thecircusblog | February 8, 2012
Thought these performers were part of the Ted Dewayne troupe. It is not Russ Saunders or Paula Bolsems. The throwers, there names are unknown to me. However the fellow on the far right looks like Mel Werkmeister? I did not know Russ or Paula until the late 1950’s. My family and I were doing […]
thecircusblog | February 8, 2012
Clyde Beatty got top billing over Pat O’Brien and Mickey Spillane…..now that’s BIG! If you have not seen this movie please do so. This movie can be rented at any video store.
thecircusblog | February 6, 2012
This is a small window poster, also used near the a store cash register. It is made of cardboard with a support leg on the back.
thecircusblog | February 6, 2012
It has been over 65 years since I have seen the Ortons. This photo brought back old memories. This photo was taken in the early 1950’s and at that time the Ortons were working fairs and the Tom Pack Circus, I understand. Tex and his family were on the 101 Ranch Wild West Circus in […]
thecircusblog | February 6, 2012
Tex was a true cowboy but if he had to he, he could be sophisticated. When the 101 show closed he did a few rodeos then went into fair grandstand shows as well as circuses. Maybe someone will have a little more information on this fine entertainer and his family.
thecircusblog | January 31, 2012
I just received this poster from Mary Gray Fraiser. It was donated to the circus blog. This poster is of Al G. Clark and Daily Bros. Circus.. 1975-1976. The owner of the circus was Jack Goggle. Thank you Bob Kline for the information regarding this poster.
thecircusblog | January 23, 2012
What a great trick and a great idea for a trick. Steve Fenn has made a comment. Thanks.
thecircusblog | January 23, 2012
This chimp is really in to it. What a fine chimp act Buddy Watkins had.
