Vincennes exhibit showcases Red Skelton's patriotism

(AP) — A new exhibit reflecting the relationships Vincennes' favorite son Red Skelton shared with several U.S. Presidents is on display now at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 Red Skelton Blvd.

Make America Funny Again, features several personal letters and photographs — as well as a video loop of some of his most famous presidential jokes — and will be open through the end of March.

The unique collection includes a letter written by President Gerald Ford expressing his "gratitude" at Skelton's willingness to loan him one of his best writers, Robert Orben, for the drafting of a special dinner speech to fellow Republicans.

[...] when the museum opened more than three years ago, officials there said they would look to host special exhibits using pieces from its own collection of Skelton's belongings and traveling exhibits from other museums as well.

[...] that most residents have had a chance to see the museum's permanent displays, Pratt said it's time to make good on that promise.

Every year, we want to have one or two special exhibits that will feature other artifacts from our own collection that aren't always on display.