Interesting Fact:

After The Red Skelton Show was canceled in 1971, many might have assumed his career was winding down. But Skelton’s talent extended far beyond the stage and screen. An accomplished artist, he turned his lifelong love of clowns into a second career—one that proved to be just as lucrative as his time in television.

At one point, Skelton earned over $2.5 million annually from his artwork. His clown paintings, full of warmth and nostalgia, became highly sought after, with some selling for as much as $80,000. For Skelton, painting wasn’t just a pastime; it was another way to bring joy to people, much like his comedy had done for decades. Even without a television show, he remained a beloved entertainer—this time, with a brush instead of a microphone.