The Red Skelton Show, named after the lead comedian, was one of the most popular TV shows aired during the 1960s. People looked forward to being entertained; this show never failed to disappoint. On occasion, the directors would turn their attention to more sobering topics, and this video features one such topic.
The topic chosen for this special monolog was the meaning behind the words used in the Pledge of Allegiance. The host of the show recalls a time when he was a boy in school and one of his teachers gave him a sobering lesson he would never forget.
