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Boston, November 5, 1961 Red Skelton was doubly honored by Emerson College this afternoon. And the reaction of people all across the world was summed up by Jack Paar. "If all of us who were ever touched by his talents were to join hands this night, all men who ever smiled would be together at last," Paar said, Skelton, known to millions as "the clown prince of television, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature at ceremonies climaxing Emerson's 81st Founder's Day. (HORE)