Tribute to Red Skelton brings antics, laughs to Sondheim Center Sunday

'Remembering Red - A Tribute to Red Skelton” brings the uncanny antics, laughs and lovable spirit of Red Skelton to the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center's Stephen Sondheim Center for Performing Arts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.

'Remembering Red” is a nostalgic trip down the memory lane with Las Vegas entertainer Brian Hoffman performing the jokes and routines that made Red famous. You will laugh with the silly antics of the dimwitted country bumpkin, Clem Kadiddlehopper, giggle with those two seagulls, Gertrude and Heathcliffe, and feel the love of Freddy the Freeloader, everyone's favorite hobo who lived in the city dump. Add a little 'Guzzlers Gin,” some pantomimes and the Pledge of Allegiance and you will be remembering Red Skelton, America's favorite clown.

Born in Vincennes, Indiana, in 1913, Skelton was the son of a circus clown, and later became a popular American comedian best known as a radio and television star from 1937-1971. Skelton's show business career began as a teenager while he followed in his father's oversized shoes and performed as a circus clown. His career spans screen to stage to airwaves, with performances in vaudeville, Broadway, films, radio, TV, nightclubs and casinos.

Hoffman's expert portrayal of Skelton will have you reminiscing as he performs the hilarious routines that were extremely popular during the 'Golden Age of Television.”

Tickets for this family friendly, all ages' performance are available at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office, 641-472-2787 and online at www.FairfieldACC.com.