149) Red Skelton

Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton (1913 – 1997). American entertainer. He was best known for his national radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971, and as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show.

- "A red-haired, rubber-faced comedian who was one of MGM's top stars in the Forties, Red Skelton excelled in zany, bubble-headed characterisations and such sketches..." https://www.independent.co.uk/…/obituary-red-skelton-123992…

- "Skelton's naturally red hair had to be dyed a shade that did not clash with her new coloring." https://books.google.it/books…