Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance

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  • When is the last time you heard the pledge of Allegiance recited like the great late Christian comedian red Skelton? Give it a listen !
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  • @lyn4213
    @lyn4213 Před 10 lety +662

    Dear Congress of MY United States, I believe you have forgotten the meaning of our Pledge. Take a listen to a great American.

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety +2

      Hey Pretty how are you doing? I pray this message gets to you in a perfect state..

    • @angelcintron2122
      @angelcintron2122 Před 2 lety +32

      Once prayer and the Bible were taken out of the School system, the very fabric of our Great Nation was torn by those who have wanted to destroy her from within. It is time to drain the swamp of the Evil Morons who are still determined to carry out that task, but we, the American people have a voice in the placement in Office of the ones who will make America Great Again. Vote wisely, because our Children and our Children's Children will have to deal with the choises we make. Take care.. Stay safe.. and God bless America.

    • @dangallo5370
      @dangallo5370 Před 2 lety +4

      Congress at least democratic are in office for themselves, not us. They could care less about us. Locking us up would make them happy..

    • @user-hi4ts3fi7n
      @user-hi4ts3fi7n Před 2 lety +16

      Let's send it to our Senators and Representatives! You can go online and get their name and email!

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety +8

      Nice comment

  • @shazbk7616
    @shazbk7616 Před 3 lety +337

    I am an Iranian immigrant to the United State. In 1977 at the age of eleven we moved to America for one year. The first time I heard the pledge of allegiance it was in 6th grade at our school in Peterborough New Hampshire. And boy did I fall in love, not with one of the girls at school but with the pledge of allegiance and this great country! In 1979 we immigrated on a permanent basis to America and in 1996 I was honored to become a naturalized US citizen! And yes my whole family has since become Christians. God continue to bless America!

    • @baronedipiemonte3990
      @baronedipiemonte3990 Před 2 lety +49

      Then you Sir, are a better AMERICAN than many who were born here and take it ALL for granted.

    • @williambrakefield7578
      @williambrakefield7578 Před rokem +19

      Thank you!

    • @stevengayler8447
      @stevengayler8447 Před rokem +25

      Wow. Amazing. I was born here but you are embodying the true American immigrant spirit better than I ever could. Thank you and welcome brother.

    • @shazbk7616
      @shazbk7616 Před rokem +19

      @Steven Gayler @Steven Gayler Thank you so much for your kind and generous words. My family and I are forever indebted to the United States. I am honored to be an American citizen and for the rest of my life I pledge to uphold its laws especially the Constitution and the bill of rights. God bless America!

    • @ralphscottiii
      @ralphscottiii Před rokem +14

      Welcome to OUR country

  • @allenjones3130
    @allenjones3130 Před rokem +107

    Red Skelton wasn't just a legendary comedian, he was a great patriot. Rest in peace, Red.

  • @fredlongino6725
    @fredlongino6725 Před 2 lety +717

    This should be played in Congress every day.

    • @paulnickason4793
      @paulnickason4793 Před 2 lety +22

      Twice a day

    • @m10s13h49
      @m10s13h49 Před 2 lety +12

      What fore. They don't care

    • @susanroberts3813
      @susanroberts3813 Před 2 lety +11

      Amen !

    • @samrodriguez9653
      @samrodriguez9653 Před 2 lety +10

      They'll call it propaganda and hate speech.

    • @elizabethdillon4945
      @elizabethdillon4945 Před 2 lety +4

      they have the morning blessing every morning. And I think they do or they did say the pledge of allegiance. And if you listen to red skeltons version of it there's something missing there

  • @tomhughes2042
    @tomhughes2042 Před 7 lety +868

    Red Skelton, a comedian, an artist, an intellectual, and above all: A true PATRIOT!! I miss him so GOD BLESS AMERICA

    • @m10s13h49
      @m10s13h49 Před 2 lety +11

      This has been edited. Took out one nation under God. America is loosing touch with God. Be careful

    • @joanorourke8358
      @joanorourke8358 Před 2 lety +22

      @@m10s13h49 if you listened to the whole video you would have heard him say at the end that 2 states were added and 2 words were added, Under God! When this was actually from my time I was about to say Under God was added later, I believe by President Eisenhower.

    • @mrscathiwarren
      @mrscathiwarren Před 2 lety +17

      @@joanorourke8358 Yes! Signed into law by President Eisenhower on Flag Day, June 14th, 1954.

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa Před 2 lety +7

      He did serve his country

    • @Mynamesalexa
      @Mynamesalexa Před 2 lety +3

      @@mrscathiwarren I was 4 months old

  • @PrairieChickenCO
    @PrairieChickenCO Před 3 lety +350

    My heart breaks for what we have become.

    • @mikee1967
      @mikee1967 Před 2 lety

      ..we have become? Sadly, we never were. :-(

    • @monicamurray5012
      @monicamurray5012 Před 2 lety +5

      @@mikee1967 what are you talking about?

    • @mikee1967
      @mikee1967 Před 2 lety

      @@monicamurray5012 Read your real history and not the lies your MAGAt buddies delude you with. That's what I'm talking about.

    • @mikee1967
      @mikee1967 Před rokem +1

      @Dave Clark Dave, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifices. I am with you more than you realize and maybe we can help get this country on the right track. Nov '22 is the mid term elections. Let's Vote Them Out!

    • @ladonnabellavillalobos9627
      @ladonnabellavillalobos9627 Před rokem +1

      @Dave Clark Dave I thought I was getting off of here, I have a spinal injury also but not from serving the country, my father was a prisoner of war my whole family including my nieces and nephew serve this country I was disabled born that way but I did get that awful virus I’m on oxygen I can’t hardly see I’m using it I can’t remember the name of it Dow is the severe on here so long magnifying glass I started out on God bless the USA and seen all the petty comments so I stopped to pray for them and leave a comment I started out on July 15, 2022 it is now 3:02 AM July 16 I’m still recovering from that awful terrible virus I’m on oxygen and I can’t walk Atlanta I’m trying to get better I love this country I thank you for your service my dad was a prisoner of war I don’t know if I said that already I am so tired but I promise Lord I would do this and he woke me up this morning to pray for America and that’s what I’m doing so God bless you I don’t know how much I can go on but I’m trying to serve my country and my God by doing this God bless you God bless America

  • @judybell4433
    @judybell4433 Před 2 lety +32

    I wish they would show this on TV as much as they show commercials

  • @mikeeberwein9036
    @mikeeberwein9036 Před 2 lety +784

    I vote for this to be shown in every school, in every class, in every grade. It is very touching and very true. America needs more of this!!!

    • @raystevens5829
      @raystevens5829 Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you so much how long have you been my fan?

    • @jjvv8650
      @jjvv8650 Před 2 lety +7

      Start with the teachers first!

    • @shawndoak7163
      @shawndoak7163 Před 2 lety +8

      I couldn't agree with you more. As a child, I saw this as it aired and it brought tears to my eyes.

    • @mary.gcarpenter1490
      @mary.gcarpenter1490 Před 2 lety +14

      Mike!! As do I. But dont hold your breath. You might choke on it. This country might not be standing much longer if our government has anything to do with it. So much corruption. Where will it end. I watched Red Skelton over the years but I dont ever remember seeing this. Very touching. I got sorta misty eyed myself.

    • @ericcorona4415
      @ericcorona4415 Před 2 lety +20

      I am showing it today in my two US History classes today. High school juniors.

  • @testdepth377
    @testdepth377 Před 6 lety +707

    This should be played at every school throughout this great country!

    • @josephp9747
      @josephp9747 Před 4 lety +10

      Yes🇺🇸🙏

    • @aaronlopez6185
      @aaronlopez6185 Před 4 lety +22

      Everyone in the country needs to understand this.

    • @jfrphoto01
      @jfrphoto01 Před 4 lety +22

      It should be played for antifa and blm members who get locked up, and for congress, every day of the week!

    • @taylorarmour340
      @taylorarmour340 Před 3 lety +1

      Hey devil rats

    • @michael.debert8532
      @michael.debert8532 Před 3 lety +9

      @@josephp9747 Red Skelton had great in insight

  • @darrylgonzalez78
    @darrylgonzalez78 Před 2 lety +55

    Red Skelton said it all. He reflected a true love for God and country. Thank you sir.

  • @keithscott1926
    @keithscott1926 Před 2 lety +93

    I feel bad for this generation that they will never see the like of Red Skelton ever again.

    • @nomaskendthemandates1905
      @nomaskendthemandates1905 Před 2 lety +3

      This will be added to my sons home school curriculum and he's 7. Just thought I'd share. I loved this video.

    • @thirionj
      @thirionj Před 2 lety

      @@nomaskendthemandates1905 Phenomenal idea. Bless you for homeschooling your children. 🙏

    • @Exotropian
      @Exotropian Před 2 lety +1

      Fun fact: his hometown is obsessed with him, we even have a museum dedicated to him.

    • @keithscott1926
      @keithscott1926 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Exotropian I know, I am from Indiana. :) Fun fact Jamie Farr from Mash series worked for Red Skelton when he had his show. :)

  • @ruthnagarya2028
    @ruthnagarya2028 Před 2 lety +158

    Freedom is everybody's job. One nation so blessed by God. a nation UNDER GOD

    • @baronedipiemonte3990
      @baronedipiemonte3990 Před 2 lety +6

      That is correct. The Pledge says "Under GOD" ...NOT under Trump, Biden, Republicans, Democrats....

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Pretty how are you doing? I pray this message gets to you in a perfect state.

    • @lobodiablo841
      @lobodiablo841 Před 2 lety

      What god? Climate change, plastic being consumed, women are 3rd class citizens, persecution of minorities? A kid kicked out for being gay

    • @darknova1916
      @darknova1916 Před rokem +1

      Funny though that one of the basic principles was to separate church from state.... But yeah...you go cheer it on! You go and focus on the one thing that cannot be proven and is nothing more than a belief, rather than the actual things that are real in what he says.

    • @lobodiablo841
      @lobodiablo841 Před rokem

      @@darknova1916 my mantra is one nation under dog ...

  • @djbigbet853
    @djbigbet853 Před 5 lety +333

    His ending words are haunting!.........We the people must NOT let it happen!!!.... He is and always will be an AMERICAN ICON & PATRIOT!

    • @jayjones5103
      @jayjones5103 Před 2 lety +4

      I agree with you all the way.

    • @jayjones5103
      @jayjones5103 Před 2 lety +3

      So true

    • @davidmeek3104
      @davidmeek3104 Před 2 lety +2

      Amen 💯

    • @Kas4926
      @Kas4926 Před rokem +4

      I’m so glad I’m old enough to remember this. We know what it meant to be an American.

    • @a.perkins907
      @a.perkins907 Před rokem +1

      @@Kas4926 YES ME TOO!
      Born in 1957... Those will ALWAYS be DAYS I'll TREASURE FOREVER❤️🇺🇲

  • @gogoyubari366
    @gogoyubari366 Před 7 lety +259

    Red was a true American.

  • @maybetomorrow4755
    @maybetomorrow4755 Před rokem +17

    I was a little girl riding in my Pops car hearing this. Even then it was powerful enough to instill a sense of patriotism that has never left me.

  • @carolschalow9417
    @carolschalow9417 Před 2 lety +29

    I remember saying the Pledge Allegiance in school back in the 60's. GOD BLESS AMERICA

    • @baronedipiemonte3990
      @baronedipiemonte3990 Před 2 lety +2

      Me too. Today if people say it at all, it's with as much thought as punching in your pass code on something

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety

      Hey Pretty how are you doing? I pray this message gets to you in a perfect state....

    • @ryanbrandon6801
      @ryanbrandon6801 Před rokem

      @Carol can i ask you a question?

    • @Trip_Fontaine
      @Trip_Fontaine Před 2 měsíci

      They still say the Pledge of Allegiance in the vast majority of American schools genius. Join us in reality.

  • @fredbylsma7324
    @fredbylsma7324 Před 10 lety +701

    Probably the greatest break down of what the pledge of allegiance really means, even stupid people can understand it, I wish our educated could.

    • @memyselfandi9684
      @memyselfandi9684 Před 3 lety +14

      Oh they understand that they just don't believe in it

    • @garysimon7765
      @garysimon7765 Před 3 lety +6

      Bam! Good one, thanks.

    • @dalepaladin916
      @dalepaladin916 Před 3 lety +6

      They get it, they just don't agree with it.

    • @dyannnecat
      @dyannnecat Před 2 lety +2

      By educated, what do you mean? Is this a slur on those who are liberal? Who see the beauty in diversity and change?

    • @darthvestius7771
      @darthvestius7771 Před 2 lety +5

      A simple mind slamming the educated. Trust me little one, this extremely educated progressive liberal embraces the Pledge and the Constitution to the point that I will defend your right to be ignorant

  • @Timurlane100
    @Timurlane100 Před 3 lety +504

    It literally makes me weep to see how far we as a nation have fallen.

    • @anniefannycharles9951
      @anniefannycharles9951 Před 2 lety +13

      Don't worry. We're on our way back up. Americans recognize a dangerous man and will NOT continue to allow him anymore power. He's on his way down. And will only end up as a cautionary footnote in our history.

    • @isaacryhal6896
      @isaacryhal6896 Před 2 lety +14

      @@anniefannycharles9951 not until the racist, senile, kid-sniffing creep we currently call president is removed from public office.

    • @jamescosby2343
      @jamescosby2343 Před 2 lety +16

      @@isaacryhal6896 : JB has completely broke his Oath Of Office.
      Begone Joe Robinette Biden Jr. and good riddance!

    • @randyburghart9153
      @randyburghart9153 Před 2 lety +2

      @@anniefannycharles9951 by

    • @anniefannycharles9951
      @anniefannycharles9951 Před 2 lety

      @@isaacryhal6896 Everything you just used to describe President Joe is exactly what trump is. And you know it. He's been sniffing around beauty pageants 4 years. He was in trouble yrs ago for not renting to blacks. He's overweight and sloppy, pronounces words wrong which a third grader would know. He's paid any whore that would have him during his long illustrious life and marriages. But more importantly, he's a treasonous pig that needs to pay for his crimes against the United States.

  • @raulherrera7710
    @raulherrera7710 Před 2 lety +42

    What a tribute! Beautiful way of explaining the meaning of our beautiful flag! This should be taught in every school!

    • @baronedipiemonte3990
      @baronedipiemonte3990 Před 2 lety

      Isn't it still ???

    • @dalegehrking2862
      @dalegehrking2862 Před 7 měsíci +1

      divisible......the Democrats
      found a way for that to hap-
      pen starting with Barak Obama and continuing with
      The Usurper...JRB. and Co.

    • @brucerowe2895
      @brucerowe2895 Před 4 měsíci

      @@baronedipiemonte3990 No payers are not allow in schools, as red said it sounds like a payer.

    • @ccmorris6308
      @ccmorris6308 Před 21 dnem

      @brucerowe - I assume you mean prayer. Please advise me how this is a prayer? And how it would harm anyone. Also there’s no rule that says prayer or praying should not be allowed in public schools or places. What is prohibited is requiring a specific church or religion should be forced on the public. All of the founding fathers as far as history shows us believed in a Providence (aka Creator or God); most of them read the Bible regularly. They also prayed before making decisions.

  • @larryginder2448
    @larryginder2448 Před 2 lety +58

    After WWII, in a small store in Tokyo, I literally bumped in to a very quiet and humble man named Red Skelton. A true American Patriot!

  • @mglsite
    @mglsite Před 3 lety +18

    This should be played before every NFL and NBA game

  • @danielpapandrea4319
    @danielpapandrea4319 Před 7 lety +349

    A true comedian that could make you laugh without all the nasty stuff.

    • @chxcxnuutters6036
      @chxcxnuutters6036 Před 4 lety +1

      Ok boomer

    • @davidweiss9891
      @davidweiss9891 Před 4 lety +9

      @@chxcxnuutters6036 boy we are gonna ship you off to Iran

    • @jfrphoto01
      @jfrphoto01 Před 4 lety +2

      @@davidweiss9891 ... that's where he is right now, in Iran, i.e. Iranian troll!

    • @proto3011
      @proto3011 Před 3 lety

      @@davidweiss9891 off to Brazil lol

    • @Farrah300
      @Farrah300 Před 3 lety +12

      ABSOLUTELY!!! I mean no offense to anyone here, but I believe something is wrong when one finds nasty jokes funny.

  • @georgemorgan794
    @georgemorgan794 Před 2 lety +37

    How at 70 years old have I just now found this the absolute most moving and true Pledge of Allegiance, may all Americans hear this please.

  • @Bigskyguy56
    @Bigskyguy56 Před 2 lety +22

    I recall hearing this as a kid. Now @ 65 yrs old, I still have tears well up in my eyes when I hear Mr. Skelton recite this version of the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
    Thank You Mr. Skelton for this , and for all of your great contributions to our beloved country.
    Our world was made a better place because of Mr. Red Skelton. You are greatly missed Mr. Skelton.
    God Bless You & may you Rest In Peace.

    • @alexzapf6422
      @alexzapf6422 Před 14 dny

      Amen. I tear up when I recite this and hear the national anthem.

  • @kevinready8675
    @kevinready8675 Před 7 lety +343

    He was asked to stop doing this and said NO ! Give em hell RED ! great childhood memory. and this man had FAITH ! RIP RED. You were a true great American.

    • @reealitychick
      @reealitychick Před 4 lety +8

      @frank bonini WELL SAID-- I copied this down.. and put your name beside it-- credit goes to u thank you

    • @steveclark4291
      @steveclark4291 Před 4 lety +14

      Sadly it has been taken away from so many ! This Nation was once a great now it is slowly sliding down hill ! If we keep it up at this rate all of our freedoms will be gone forever ! Politicians now run this Nation instead of it being ran by the people ! It not the just the democrats or republicans it is both that are ruining this Nation ! True Americans or I should Patriots that are still holding on trying our best to turn this Nation around ! Please quit being divided by a party let's start working together instead a part on getting this Nation back it feet again ! Our Constitution say We the People , For the People and By the People ! It does not say government the government , for the government and by the government ! Wake up people both sides are corrupt ! Back when Our Constitution was written the parts of the government house , senate and congress was allowed a minimum of 170 days to hold session ! Because they wasn't getting paid to be in office but each person worked a regular job saving for their retirement just like everyone else did ! Now days they get paid for an entire year but must only work those 170 days out of the year ! Term limits should be imposed among them ! Our forefathers didn't mean it to become a career which has became to be !

    • @scotttovey
      @scotttovey Před 4 lety +8

      @@steveclark4291
      "Please quit being divided by a party let's start working together instead a part on getting this Nation back it feet again !"
      I wish you people would stop being such beading heart pansies.
      How is it that you do not understand that people that divide against you on the basis of party affiliation are not your friends?
      How is it that you do not understand that just because someone claims to be a member of your party, they are not someone you want to be partnered with?
      Being united is more than just titles, claims and professions of faith, being united requires treating each other with loving kindness and both respecting and supporting each other's visions and dreams.
      Are you able to support the visions and dreams of an individual whose visions and dreams are to destroy your visions and dreams?
      To do so is self destructive.
      To do so is suicidal.
      To do so is insane.
      Find those that hold to your dreams, visions and values when it comes to national identity, and join them. Don't bother begging liars and murderers to join you as doing so is inviting them to destroy you and that is exactly what they will do.

    • @davidcarrasco118
      @davidcarrasco118 Před 2 lety +2

      Wait ! What ? How far back was this and WHO ASKED him to stop..........and why ???

    • @kevinready8675
      @kevinready8675 Před 2 lety +9

      Producers in his day. This hater shit has been around longer than folks think. He did the right thing told them no and walked away i have great respect for this man.

  • @quacksackerthegreatstarfir6996

    It must have been wonderful to live in a time when you could actually admit you loved and appreciated your country without being attacked by someone....

    • @shoshand7154
      @shoshand7154 Před 5 lety +48

      AND TO BE ABLE TO INCLUDE THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON OF ALL ..... G O D

    • @wayneoliver1472
      @wayneoliver1472 Před 5 lety +4

      JFK Secret Societies Speech (full version)

    • @khancock52
      @khancock52 Před 5 lety +14

      IT WAS!!!

    • @theluth9046
      @theluth9046 Před 4 lety +15

      @Nicole Jessica Amen that! We must never give up!
      TRUMP 2020!!

    • @kimberlytross9864
      @kimberlytross9864 Před 4 lety +2

      @@shoshand7154 - We live in a nation with a SECULAR constitution republic. There is no god in the constitution. Do you want to live in a religious state under sharia like ISIS?

  • @gov683
    @gov683 Před 2 lety +75

    Who ever found this and put it up...APPLAUDS to you! Our people and youth need to hear this.

  • @deronhanson5454
    @deronhanson5454 Před 2 lety +150

    This has been played in congress-it needs to be played every time the Government comes in session, & also within all schools-even have it on the radio & television every few months or so as a reminder to all the idiots whom are trying to split our great country apart.

  • @moirap51
    @moirap51 Před 8 lety +163

    All those years ago and he nailed it,

  • @gamerzero7735
    @gamerzero7735 Před 7 lety +109

    Red Skelton, comedian, entertainer, patriot.

  • @anthonypassaretti7448
    @anthonypassaretti7448 Před 2 lety +62

    We need more Red Skelton's in this country today

  • @glorybound7599
    @glorybound7599 Před 2 lety +136

    This should be seen and taught in our schools today.

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Pretty how are you doing? I pray this message gets to you in a perfect state..

    • @m10s13h49
      @m10s13h49 Před 2 lety +4

      This has been edited. They took out Under GOD. Red also said( Wouldn't it be sad if they thought this was a prayer and removed it from the schools

    • @workonitm8
      @workonitm8 Před 2 lety +3

      @@m10s13h49
      Red is one of the few who has respect for God and our country.
      He hasn't joined the Hollywood trash/filth who provoke hate and dissent in everything.

    • @KratostheThird
      @KratostheThird Před rokem

      @@workonitm8 Red is from an older generation who had to experience the Great Depression and later WW2.
      Comparing him and his peers to talentless young socialites like Kendall Jenner isn't even remotely comparable.
      The Hollywood of old that Red Skelton himself worked in is long gone, it's a distant memory to those lucky enough to have experienced it.

    • @workonitm8
      @workonitm8 Před rokem

      @@KratostheThird
      I remember Red Skelton.
      I'm 81 years old.

  • @Schoney32
    @Schoney32 Před 6 lety +484

    This was heartwarming! Proud to be American!

    • @BigMamaDaveX
      @BigMamaDaveX Před 3 lety +20

      👍🏻 Indeed! I'm not even American, and this gives me goosebumps every time.
      Damned onions! 😢

    • @foxymacadoo
      @foxymacadoo Před 2 lety +3

      @@BigMamaDaveX Same with me.

  • @immealltimes5755
    @immealltimes5755 Před 6 lety +73

    I grew up with those standards

  • @crystalperry6370
    @crystalperry6370 Před 2 lety +193

    I remember him. I remember this talk. He was wonderful. But at that time, I didn't dream that our people would lose their love for country. Everyone needs to listen to this.

    • @billquinnett
      @billquinnett Před 2 lety +6

      People just don’t care about this country anymore

    • @billquinnett
      @billquinnett Před 2 lety +4

      @Cindy Bye I think we are going to see another civil war here

    • @leakybagofmeat8734
      @leakybagofmeat8734 Před 2 lety +8

      I still care about our amazing country, and millions of other veterans like myself do as well. We will not let this beautiful country perish. We may well see a second civil war but it will be swift and just. Don't lose faith. This is God's country and God always wins.

    • @jlselc
      @jlselc Před 2 lety +1

      @@leakybagofmeat8734 I would hate to see a civil war. The young men and women serving have knowledge that we do not possess. However the old farts like us possess knowledge they don't. #1 being we know what the oath we took means.

    • @ladonnabellavillalobos9627
      @ladonnabellavillalobos9627 Před rokem +1

      Believe me everybody has not quit loving America I love it enough to be praying right now for America everybody should pray it’s the only thing that’s going to help this country God woke me up July 15, 2022 I’m still recovering from that awful virus was in ICU for three months I can’t hardly see I’m on my iPhone speaking with the microphone and not sure that it’s coming out right because Siri doesn’t understand me too well, anyway I love America I love the USA I love my heavenly father and people can at least pray I’m tired of reading comments at nitpick about every little thing. I don’t see any prayers on here I prayed for you I’m praying for everyone it’s now July 16 at 2:53 AM in the morning I keep trying to go to sleep but I keep seeing more comments that I need to say something about God bless you

  • @leonardengelhart1965
    @leonardengelhart1965 Před 2 lety +22

    Throughout the years I have watched this video numerous times and it still brings a tear and theres so much meaning to it.
    I can remember when in elementary school and the whole class stood facing the flag and recite it every day.
    I also watched Red Skelton do this pledge on the Ed Sullivan show.
    Shame how now our country is being divided and torn apart.

  • @lovesfreedomtoo
    @lovesfreedomtoo Před 11 lety +196

    It really doesn't ever get old! It never fails to put tears in my eyes, pride in my heart, thankfulness in my soul & a prayer on my lips.

  • @brycecarbee9900
    @brycecarbee9900 Před 4 lety +91

    I'm sad now, this reminded me that prayer and the pledge used to be allowed in schools.

    • @mrkanobe
      @mrkanobe Před 2 lety +8

      move down south.. here in tennessee my sons high school prays and says the pledge every morning..

    • @LibHunter
      @LibHunter Před 2 lety +2

      @@mrkanobe Amen to that. This might shock you tho cause it shock's me Everytime I hear it.. I'll start by saying unfortunately I live in the Great Shit Hole known to you as California. Anyways my son's in elementary school and every morning they have a student come up to the office and recite the Pledge of Allegiance over the school's loudspeaker.

    • @andrewhoran7088
      @andrewhoran7088 Před 2 lety

      When times may have been hard but life was sacred and Americans were proud of the greatest nation to ever exist on this planet

  • @sandraadkinson4706
    @sandraadkinson4706 Před 2 lety +139

    We need more citizens like him today.

  • @kellyford5903
    @kellyford5903 Před 2 lety +6

    With all of my heart…Thank You; ALL of my heart ♥️🇺🇸❣️🇺🇸

  • @gordonburnett1306
    @gordonburnett1306 Před 4 lety +15

    Yes I agree that we need to teach all of our children what the pledge of allegiance means. That freedom was not free and too many people paid for our freedom with their lives.

  • @clt609105
    @clt609105 Před 8 lety +130

    It doesn't get any better than this.

  • @cstephenson3749
    @cstephenson3749 Před 2 lety +8

    What a beautiful clean flag in the background. I wish the new generation took that much care and honor for OUR flag!

  • @jeffhill735
    @jeffhill735 Před 2 lety +88

    I noticed there were some people that didn't like this they either cannot hear or have no comprehension of the English language, Red was obviously a fine man and a good comedian and also a great American. I miss his humor.

    • @m10s13h49
      @m10s13h49 Před 2 lety +2

      His pledge has been edited. Left out under GOD. Also left out how he predicted the pledge being removed in 1960

    • @Zzznorch
      @Zzznorch Před 2 lety +7

      @@m10s13h49 He notes “Under God” was added at the end. The time he was referring to in this was when he was a child as he referenced the “48 states” (also noted at the end that two states had been added since then). “Under God”’ was added in the 50’s.

    • @vickiegveg
      @vickiegveg Před 2 lety +4

      @@m10s13h49 he did say God.

    • @CaptainNavman
      @CaptainNavman Před 2 lety +2

      @@m10s13h49 soooooo sad

  • @dannyholladay5628
    @dannyholladay5628 Před 3 lety +80

    This country needs to see and listen to this more now than any other time.

  • @jaddison1112
    @jaddison1112 Před 3 lety +78

    I am waiting for the day when when America lives up to this pledge , but at almost 70 yrs. old I don't know if I'll see it. I must say, we have gone backwards in many respects.

    • @johndavis2270
      @johndavis2270 Před 2 lety +4

      GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

    • @patriciamccutcheon3357
      @patriciamccutcheon3357 Před 2 lety +1

      God bless you I hope you are still around

    • @jamesbeshears6717
      @jamesbeshears6717 Před 2 lety +2

      We've taken so many forward steps with Technology......but have taken backwards steps with our Humanity

    • @jamesbeshears6717
      @jamesbeshears6717 Před 2 lety +1

      I think about the world my grandchildren are growing up in...and it concerns me

    • @berniecom728
      @berniecom728 Před 2 lety

      In the pass four year of the other president is was a rough four years, so much hate and violence thank God it over, I had never seen so much hate and corruption and name calling and insult from one person from all the presidents of the US.

  • @lindaroper2654
    @lindaroper2654 Před 2 lety +51

    This needs to be seen Evey where . America is in trouble.😢🙏🇺🇸

  • @janhensley3617
    @janhensley3617 Před 2 lety +22

    Amen. Beautiful. Thank you Red Skelton. God bless America. ❤️🙏🇺🇸

  • @barbaraaspengen9810
    @barbaraaspengen9810 Před 7 lety +68

    Thank you GOD for RED SKELTON

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety

      Hey Pretty how are you doing? I pray this message gets to you in a perfect state....

    • @ryanbrandon6801
      @ryanbrandon6801 Před rokem

      @Barbara can i ask you a question?

  • @CatherineBurk
    @CatherineBurk Před 4 lety +86

    I remember very long ago hearing Mr. Skeleton telling this on his show when I was a child it brought tears to my eyes then and still does. Now on July Fourth 2020 more people need to listen and pay attention to these great words.

  • @arlenejnordrum7295
    @arlenejnordrum7295 Před 2 lety +8

    Love Red skeleton and his pledge of allegiances to the flag never get tired of hearing him

  • @heidipetrick918
    @heidipetrick918 Před 2 lety +84

    It is grievous that what Red is saying is rapidly being forgotten. Thanks Red.

  • @FlaNativeLady73
    @FlaNativeLady73 Před 10 lety +156

    Old Red has it right.... From the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.

  • @alexburford1637
    @alexburford1637 Před 6 lety +66

    January 14, 1969: Comedian Red Skelton makes History and Stands Up for America.
    It is SO moving that he is fighting back tears at the end when he speaks of "under God" being considered a Prayer.

    • @kennymurphy2116
      @kennymurphy2116 Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you for pointing that out to me.

    • @HorribleHenry
      @HorribleHenry Před 4 lety

      Hello Alex, I have the same surname as you. Do you know your heritage? I don't use my real name on this forum, but my surname is the same as yours.

  • @michaelbowden7695
    @michaelbowden7695 Před 2 lety +33

    Isn’t it a damn shame that some of congress and senate members have forgotten how much some of us Love our country?

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety

      Hey Pretty how are you doing? I pray this message gets to you in a perfect state..

    • @richardjohnson1261
      @richardjohnson1261 Před 2 lety

      Amen, brother, and perhaps members from other government branches as well.

  • @ralphhudson9020
    @ralphhudson9020 Před 2 lety +294

    No truer words have ever been spoken, God rest his soul

    • @Ckm-is6lt
      @Ckm-is6lt Před rokem

      Really saw him give this when it was on TV .... THOUGH WAS NO BETTER, THAN RED .......

  • @kathrynfarr110
    @kathrynfarr110 Před 2 lety +58

    Very well said, Mr Skelton... God Bless you!

  • @OfficialNolanLaValley
    @OfficialNolanLaValley Před 2 lety +9

    This needs to be played every day. On the morning news, on the public radio. In every school and every college and every classroom. But most importantly, in the halls of congress and in the White House. It’s time to restore American patriotism and American exceptionalism. What an inspirational speech by a great, great man. If this didn’t make you cry, you have no heart.

  • @debbash8763
    @debbash8763 Před 2 lety +7

    Today is 07/22/21. Thank you for playing this. God help our country.

  • @ChefJeanPierre
    @ChefJeanPierre Před 2 lety +210

    Thank you for sharing!!! :)

  • @markgamble7699
    @markgamble7699 Před 7 lety +136

    If clowns of today were only taught under this man ... What a gift we were blessed to see and grow up around... His funniness' was as sincere as his true statements... Here's a smile for you Red...

    • @wayneoliver1472
      @wayneoliver1472 Před 5 lety +2

      JFK Secret Societies Speech (full version)

    • @knowsbetter1
      @knowsbetter1 Před 5 lety +2

      @@wayneoliver1472
      Your just like a bug, not significantly important and a pest.

    • @thomasmcdonald5887
      @thomasmcdonald5887 Před 5 lety +7

      A smile for Red , his payment well deserved. You said it perfect Mark

    • @terryhoagland6009
      @terryhoagland6009 Před 2 lety +2

      @@thomasmcdonald5887 Red was a true Christian and a true American.

  • @scorptarget
    @scorptarget Před 2 lety +9

    We need this now more than ever! Prophetic! 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @cal8558
    @cal8558 Před 2 lety +7

    I wish kids could watch this today!

  • @nancybusso6171
    @nancybusso6171 Před 2 lety +40

    I cried while watching this. When I was little, my Daddy and I watched his show every week. We loved him dearly. I loved watching my father laugh!! I miss them both so much! Maybe they’re laughing together in Heaven….🌟🌟

  • @marykateivanetich4343
    @marykateivanetich4343 Před 6 lety +62

    Well, this is a great literary explanation of the "Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America". Legally it is an oath and it's recitation is required to become a citizen of the United States Of America. M.K.I.

  • @glennsaulsbury9177
    @glennsaulsbury9177 Před 7 lety +85

    Seems our leaders of today need to hear this. " Power given to them by the people " They have all forgotten this one thing.

    • @johnkellett2669
      @johnkellett2669 Před 2 lety +1

      I think the people forgot Glenn Saulsbury: Our Government knows exactly what they are doing......

    • @sidcolwell7479
      @sidcolwell7479 Před 2 lety +2

      They (government) have forgotten about The People. They are only in it for power and $$$$. Need term limits.🇺🇸

    • @ryanbrandon6801
      @ryanbrandon6801 Před rokem

      @Glenn can i ask you a question?

  • @lauriesmith3443
    @lauriesmith3443 Před 2 lety +36

    This makes me cry everytime. God bless America. 🇺🇸

  • @karenvitarelli6055
    @karenvitarelli6055 Před 2 lety +7

    I am Canadian although I have many American friends. I have never heard the the Pledge of Allegiance explained like this. Thank you to late Red Skeleton for this beautiful rendition.

  • @vicranger6876
    @vicranger6876 Před 3 lety +5

    Once again, this never gets old. God bless America. Red Skelton said “ God bless “ at the end of each show.

  • @FanceeName
    @FanceeName Před 6 lety +82

    Red is probably rolling in his grave knowing what is happening today with the flag the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem.

    • @Farrah300
      @Farrah300 Před 3 lety +8

      He would be sad and angry today if he knew what was going on.

    • @nicoleknight9412
      @nicoleknight9412 Před 2 lety +8

      If our Founding Fathers knew what is going on today, they would be so unbelievably upset, and be ready to give everybody a lesson about our Constitution and history in general.

  • @123bentbrent
    @123bentbrent Před 2 lety +45

    In these tumultuous and trying times, this sentiment is needed more than ever. I wish that the mainstream media would play this occasionally, just to remind people, that no many how many faults America may have, we are by far, the best country on Earth.

  • @mikehayes5167
    @mikehayes5167 Před 2 lety +53

    Can't imagine who would give this a thumbs down. 😪

    • @joejordan1259
      @joejordan1259 Před 2 lety +6

      I can the woke Marxist we have in our country now!!

    • @Twinjeremy
      @Twinjeremy Před 2 lety +2

      Liberals.... liberals hate our country.

    • @danmeadows3859
      @danmeadows3859 Před 2 lety

      The leftist liberal democrat idiots. And the lazy snowflakes that won’t work!

  • @ladyanime100
    @ladyanime100 Před 4 lety +5

    People today need to see this

  • @karenmurphy6749
    @karenmurphy6749 Před 4 lety +60

    AMEN!! This needs to be taught more!!

    • @tonybill555
      @tonybill555 Před 2 lety

      Hey Pretty how are you doing? I pray this message gets to you in a perfect state....

    • @ryanbrandon6801
      @ryanbrandon6801 Před rokem

      @Karen can i ask you a question?

  • @bobsradio6025
    @bobsradio6025 Před 2 lety +30

    While it is a fact that several people do not acknowledge, the Bill of Rights was written to protect the people from the government, not the other way around.
    Red Skelton has clearly pointed out that the same concept applies to the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • @Tom-ej8bb
    @Tom-ej8bb Před 2 lety +11

    Now there’s a role model!!!
    Great honest man!!

  • @ronvandermey3139
    @ronvandermey3139 Před 3 lety +8

    Every year that I taught U S History, I would have my class write in their notebooks the transcript of what Red said in this. Got to know Red briefly when we both went to Lawrence Welk's in Escondido for Thanksgiving Dinner. Indeed, Red loved this country and He loved the Lord. Red's sign off for his Tuesday night broadcasts was always "Good night and God bless." When thinking of a sign off for my Bethany Bible Church Channel, I use a similar sign off in his honor. Red loved the Lord, and his earthly remains at Forest Lawn Glendale I visit when I am there.

  • @patrickmcgrath5411
    @patrickmcgrath5411 Před 3 lety +15

    MR SKELTON, I SALUTE YOU 🇺🇲

  • @bradleyvogelsang6851
    @bradleyvogelsang6851 Před 2 lety +41

    I remember a radio program I listen to 30 years ago would play this once a year on flag day. Seeing this now in 2021 gives me hope.

  • @lunasol1244
    @lunasol1244 Před 2 lety +6

    R.I.P. Amen 🙏. I ❤️ this my father used to tell my brothers and Sisters to stand and salute to the Flag

  • @byronbriscoe9598
    @byronbriscoe9598 Před 3 lety +20

    thank you mr skelton!!!!! we need words of healing

  • @Slinger43
    @Slinger43 Před 3 lety +32

    My late Father loved Red Skelton and it was never easier to see why, than right now 🇺🇲🙏

  • @johnlasley5234
    @johnlasley5234 Před 2 lety +76

    It has been a while since I have heard this. It never gets old. If more people would hear this and if it waa thought in schools this Country would be better off.

    • @isaysee2
      @isaysee2 Před rokem

      So OK - take that troublesome , divisive , TOTALLY UNNECESSARY , and hence WORTHLESS "under God" thing out and we can get it back in our schools ..
      We could sure use an unobjectionable pledge of National UNITY.

  • @Realestateinspection
    @Realestateinspection Před 2 lety +12

    I'm sure I'm not the only one choked up right now.

    • @m10s13h49
      @m10s13h49 Před 2 lety

      If you knew the truth,you'd be choking.

  • @jeffscott8323
    @jeffscott8323 Před 3 lety +13

    Watched this every tuesday night. Couldnt wait to see it. Clean TV.

  • @joycemuench22
    @joycemuench22 Před 5 lety +37

    So glad I lived in a time when we looked forward to good laughter and real character as we turned on the television. So blessed. We knew what it meant to be proud of our country, our families, our friendships. Thank you to all who have served t keep it great.

  • @wadepenley8234
    @wadepenley8234 Před 2 lety +9

    I wish our government and our country would still think this way

  • @triggerfish6619
    @triggerfish6619 Před 2 lety +11

    My heart swells with pride, my ears hear beautiful and patriotic words, my eyes cry tears of love for my country and my spirit devotion for the United States of America. Thank you, for Red for sharing your heart, wisdom, kindness, love and patriotism for our great country.

  • @tvormwald
    @tvormwald Před 9 lety +24

    Every day we did this when I was a young man. I joined the Marines at 17 to serve the Country I owed so much to. Went to conflicts, came home and Went back into service again later in life.

    • @judyschmoll8541
      @judyschmoll8541 Před 2 lety +3

      Tom V-dog, Thank you for your loyalty and service 🙏❤ God bless the USA 🇺🇸 and patriots like you!!

    • @terrinewman5954
      @terrinewman5954 Před 2 lety +2

      same here brother!

  • @georgereed988
    @georgereed988 Před 2 lety +11

    I had the pleasure of meeting Red Skelton, and he was one of the greatest American Patriots I have ever met.
    God Bless him!!

  • @joedunleavy7066
    @joedunleavy7066 Před 2 lety +5

    I remember watching this live when I was a child

  • @wizardnetwork
    @wizardnetwork Před 2 lety +13

    I've seen this dozens of times, on many different sites.. and to Me, it NEVER get's old..

  • @richardrhoades8683
    @richardrhoades8683 Před 3 lety +16

    What a patriot! I would have been totally thrilled to have seen him starring along side of John Wayne in a serious patriotic dramatic roll. Yes i know he was a great comedian but if you paid attention to him you would also notice that he was a very talented actor that could become the person or character that was assigned to him. And in the words of Red Skelton as he signed off from every one of his evening television shows.
    "Goodnight and may God Bless"
    - Red Skeleton -

    • @KratostheThird
      @KratostheThird Před rokem

      They were both in a television show together, but they unfortunately never did a patriotic speech together.

  • @debbiehauser4446
    @debbiehauser4446 Před 2 lety +12

    How wonderful and wise. It should be played on every schools PA system every morning.

  • @raginshaw2020
    @raginshaw2020 Před 2 lety +4

    Be Strong, Be of Good Courage, God Bless America, and Long Live the Republic.

  • @kevinmurphy5506
    @kevinmurphy5506 Před 2 lety +7

    Years later this still works on my heart, Thank you Red. If you are still remembered you shall live on. Peace my friend and God bless you.

  • @Denis468
    @Denis468 Před 3 lety +26

    Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, Take a knee to God

  • @MrAandw22
    @MrAandw22 Před 9 lety +48

    I listened to Red on Memorial Day 2015 and it explained the feelings I have for this country.

  • @davejaniszeski6901
    @davejaniszeski6901 Před 2 lety +3

    I go back to this video every so often just to remind myself we were once a great nation with great patriots like Red. My heart breaks when I see where we are and where we are headed. God bless the memory of Red Skelton.

  • @arealhauntedhouse4171
    @arealhauntedhouse4171 Před 2 lety +3

    Love Red Skelton🌟
    Truly The Sweetest Human Being!
    His Nightly Goodbyes to His AUDIENCE
    Were an inspiration 2 ALL.!💘
    🌟Truly MISS HIM💋💘
    🗽🇺🇸👍🏼