Red’s Relatives

Overview

Sketch: In this five-act sketch, Red plays five characters including Methuselah Skelton, a rich old man who sets specific conditions for relatives hoping to inherit his fortune. Following Methuselah's demise, Bolivar Shagnasty, Cauliflower McPugg, Willy Lump-Lump and and Charlie the Swinger show up for the reading of the will. Also present at the reading are Polly Bergan (as Bolivar's fiancé), Pat Carroll (as Mrs. Lump-Lump), Reta Shaw and Billy Barty. Music: Polly Bergen sings "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey" and "They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me."