Ive been listening to you boys and girls recite the pledge of allegiance all semester and it seems as though it is becoming monotonous to you. To me, he was the greatest teacher, a real sage of my time. Red skeltons commentary on the pledge of allegiance as a schoolboy, one of red skeltons teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. Jul 04, 2018 skeltons explanation and rendition of the pledge of allegiance proved to be quite popular and widely acclaimed, and in response to public demand it was widely printed and sold as records and tapes as a reminder that freedom and liberty must be protected and cherished. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance bw the circus. Pledge of allegiance with real meaning red skelton. I therefore suggest and request that throughout the nation and if possible in every community the fourteenth day of june be observed as flag day with special patriotic exercises, at which means shall be taken to give significant expression to our thoughtful love of america, our comprehension of the great mission of liberty and justice to which we have devoted ourselves as a. Red skeltons recitation of the pledge of allegiance was twice read into the congressional record of the united states and received numerous awards. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance releases discogs. On january 14, 1969, red skelton touched the hearts of millions of americans with his pledge of allegiance, in which he explained the meaning of each and every word. See more ideas about america, songs, i pledge allegiance. For more information about the history of the pledge, be sure to also read the three online chapters of the pledge of allegiance, a centennial history, 1892. It has been left out of his version or was never in the original. Pledge of allegiance audio download free pdf ebooks.
Jan 17, 2017 pledge of allegiance audio download free pdf ebooks. Notes 1980s promotional giveaway from burger king from the red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 the auravision logo reads. I remember as a child, red skelton actually performing this on his show. Jun 14, 2016 i therefore suggest and request that throughout the nation and if possible in every community the fourteenth day of june be observed as flag day with special patriotic exercises, at which means shall be taken to give significant expression to our thoughtful love of america, our comprehension of the great mission of liberty and justice to which we have devoted ourselves as a people, our pride. I remember a teacher that i had now i only i went i went through the seventh grade i want to the seventh grade i left home when i was 10 years old because i was hungry i need to do i work in the summer i go to school in the winter but i had this one teacher was the principal of the harrison school and been sense indiana to me this was the. Video from the red skelton show 01141969 with his performance of the pledge of allegiance 4. Red skelton pledge of allegiance target sports minnesota. These instructions are for a classic desktop or laptop computer. I remember a teacher that i had now i only i went i went through the seventh grade i want to the seventh grade i left home when i was 10 years old because i was hungry i need to do i work in the summer i go to school in the winter but i had this one teacher was the principal of the harrison school and been sense indiana to me this was the greatest teacher a real stage of my time any how he had.
A side matrix number zsp86501f etched in runout on one side, b side matrix number zsp86511d. Video every american needs to watch this video red. Listenas the late red skelton tells the story of his teacher, mr. When is the last time you heard the pledge of allegiance recited like the great late christian comedian red skelton. Red skelton pledge of allegiance hello, rocklakeguy. Jul 05, 2002 since i was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the pledge of allegiance. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. I heard his explanation of the pledge of allegiance. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states.
Red skelton commentary on the pledge of allegiance american. Pledge of allegianceby red skelton christian forums. This video should auto start, if not, click to play. A a schoolboy, one of red skeltons teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. In the end, it will be up to americans to decide the fate of the pledge of allegiance in school. I have seen brian hoffmans tribute to red who also does red s pledge. We were all reciting the pledge of allegiance and he walked over. Red skelton pledge of allegiance watched this show as a child. Commentary on the pledge of allegiance by red skelton. Jan 25, 2016 a salute to old glory, we revisit an alltime classic rendition of the pledge of allegiance. Getting back to school, i remember a teacher that i had. The pledge of allegiance by red skelton, january 14, 1969 the following words were spoken by the late red skelton on his television program, january 14, 1969, as he related the story of his teacher, mr.
Of the united states of america and to the republic. The pledge of allegiance by red skelton as a schoolboy, one of red skeltons teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. The pledge of allegiance, the thanksgiving turkey, frozen freddie, freddie and the carolers, red talks about santa and stair. Lasswell, the principal of vincennes high school called us all together, and he says, uh, boys and girls, i have been listening to you recite the pledge of allegiance all semester, and it seems that it has become monotonous to you. When i was a small boy in vincennes, indiana, i heard, i think. If you support this project please consider supporting us on patreon. From the red skelton hour, cbs tv, january 14, 1969 copyright 1969 richard red skelton the following words were spoken by the late red skelton on his television program as he related the story of his teacher, mr. The pledge of allegiance from the album america, why i love her.
I would recommend this for any parent wanting to teach thier child about the united states. That photo hangs on my living room wall next to the one i took of bob hope after meeting him in vietnam. Text version below transcribed directly from audio. Video every american needs to watch this video red skeltons 1969 pledge of allegiance. And, for a comic best remembered by the television generation for his physical comedy, he was quite adept at wellhoned characterdriven verbal comedy on the radio. Pledge of allegiance, wordbyword meaning explained by red. The pledge of allegiance, a centennial history, 1892 1992, annapolis, md. Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states from. From the red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 i me, an individual, a committee of one. The statement he made at the end, i think, tells it all. The following words were spoken by the late red skelton on his television program, january 14, 1969, as he related the story of his teacher, mr. The banning of the pledge of allegiance red skelton. He responded by sending me a nice, autographed photo.
The pledge of allegiance by red skelton barefoots world. The pledge of allegiance from red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 red skelton on. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance about this video. Ken blackwell red skelton recites the pledge of allegiance. Mar 30, 2003 back in 1969, red skelton on his television show presented the pledge of allegiance, as hed been taught it in the fourth grade by his teacher, a mr. Red was in a palm springs hospital so i wrote him a thank you note in a get well card for his pledge of allegiance performance. Red skeltons patriotic rendition of the pledge of allegiance. The last sentence was a prophecy of what would happen decades later. The pledge of allegiance from red skelton hour, january 14, 1969. Usage attributionnoderivs topics christian, baptist, sermon, church, bible, scripture, podcast. Notes 1980s promotional giveaway from burger king from the red skelton hour, january 14, 1969. Red skelton recites the pledge of allegiance classic. Red skelton did this a very long time ago, but it will never be dated.
Red skelton couldnt have been more right about that. This composition is in the public domain because its has expired. Current celebrities think using 4 letter words are cool, but that is bull. Since i was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the pledge of allegiance. Laswell, who explained the meaning of the pledge of allegiance, word by word. As a schoolboy, one of red skelton s teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. A salute to old glory, we revisit an alltime classic rendition of the pledge of allegiance. July 1, 2017 red skeltons pledge of allegiance related videos. Famous american comedian, red skelton, explains the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, wordbyword, from a memorized lecture given to him by his. This applies to the united states, where works published prior to 1978 were protected for a maximum of 75. May 21, 2012 red skelton recites the pledge of allegiance. Laswell, who felt his students had come to think of the pledge of allegiance as merely something to recite in class each day.
Red skelton, one of americas best loved comedians and star of motion pictures, radio and television, was also a true patriot. In 1969, red skelton gave his personal view of the pledge of allegiance. Skeltons explanation and rendition of the pledge of allegiance proved to be quite popular and widely acclaimed, and in response to public demand it was widely printed and sold as records and tapes as a reminder that freedom and liberty must be protected and cherished. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance 45 rpm single. Skeltons story refers to events that took place prior to 1954. An activity of columbia special products a product of cbs records other versions 5 of 6. Wouldnt it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer, and that it would be eliminated from schools, too. To the flag our standard, old glory, a symbol of freedom. It has since been twice read into the congressional record of the united states and has received numerous awards. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance square, flexidisc. Back in 1969, red skelton on his television show presented the pledge of allegiance, as hed been taught it in the fourth grade by his teacher, a mr. The pledge of allegiance by red skelton on amazon music. Red skeltons pledge of allegiance flashback comedy videos. Famous american comedian, red skelton, explains the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the united states of america.
Red skelton on the pledge of allegiance if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. It is the best explanation for understanding the true meaning of the pledge of allegiance i have ever heard. American pledge of allegiance by red skeltonawesome reminderworth watchingyou will. From medicine shows to minstrel tours, circuses, riverboat shows, vaudeville, burlesque, radio, television and movies, red skelton did it all. Skelton s story refers to events that took place prior to 1954.
There is audio of the program and the controls are here. Its a powerful presentation, and i urge you to follow the text link above and read it for yourself or listen to red present it. Pledge of allegiance audio download free pdf ebook. Pledge of allegiance, wordbyword meaning explained by.
In 1969, comic red skelton lamented on his weekly television show that the pledge of allegiance might someday be considered a prayer and eliminated from public schools. Tweet guns save lives is not supported by ads and is ran as an independent project. As a schoolboy, one of red skeltons teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. Mar 30, 2003 red skeltons commentary on the pledge of allegiance as a schoolboy, one of red skeltons teachers explained the words and meaning of the pledge of allegiance to his class. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance 1969, vinyl discogs. Courtesy of, here is a video clip of red skelton explaining the meaning of the pledge of allegiance january 14, 1969. Compare the words of the pledge to situations in their life. The pledge of allegiance from red skelton hour, january 14, 1969 skelton, red on. Pledge dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without selfpity. The official home page of red skelton beloved comedian, actor, artist and humanitarian. Red skelton the pledge of allegiance we had just finished reciting the pledge of allegiance, and he mr. I have seen brian hoffmans tribute to red who also does reds pledge. The pledge of allegiance states one nation under god.
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