Conversation so far:
When did Skelton get divorced?
Red Skelton was divorced 1943 and again in 1971.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Red Skelton?
Red Skelton used to tell the story of his having taken on the middle name Bernard when a teacher refused to believe that his middle name actually was Red.
What happened in 1938?
In 1938 Red Skelton hosted the show Avalon Time and also made his film debut.

Question: Was he successful with this show?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Red Skelton successful with the show Avalon Time?