Take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of television with Brian Hoffman’s Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton in Pigeon Forge. Performed at the Red Skelton Tribute Theater, this clean, family-friendly comedy show celebrates the timeless humor and unforgettable characters of one of America’s most beloved entertainers.
Brian Hoffman brings Red Skelton’s classic comedy to the stage through jokes, one-man skits, pantomimes, and some of the characters that made Red famous. Laugh along with the lovable Freddie the Freeloader, the country bumpkin Clem Kadiddlehopper, and the comical seagulls Gertrude and Heathcliffe as Hoffman recreates routines that entertained generations of television audiences.
The tribute is authorized by the Red Skelton Estate and reflects Hoffman’s years of studying Red’s mannerisms, characters, and distinctive style of comedy. Whether you grew up watching The Red Skelton Show or are discovering his humor for the first time, the performance introduces audiences to a style of clean comedy that continues to entertain generations.
The approximately 105-minute show includes memorable routines such as Guzzler’s Gin, classic pantomimes, and plenty of old-school comedy with a modern comedic flair. The performance concludes with Red Skelton’s memorable interpretation of the Pledge of Allegiance, adding a heartfelt and patriotic ending to the experience.
Guests can arrive early for a half-hour pre-show video filled with nostalgia from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, including classic cars, toys, games, celebrities, and music. The intimate theater setting also gives audiences an opportunity to get a closer look at Red Skelton memorabilia and meet Brian Hoffman after the performance.
The Red Skelton Tribute Theater is located at 167 E. Wears Valley Road, Suite 17, in The Shops of Pigeon Forge. The theater is also home to additional live entertainment, including Patty Waszak’s Comedy and Music Show and A Tribute to the Music of Reba and Other Great Female Superstars.
For longtime Red Skelton fans and younger generations experiencing his comedy for the first time, Remembering Red offers an entertaining look back at the characters, routines, and humor that made Red Skelton an American comedy legend.
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be presented at the time of purchase. Expires 12/31/26
