Miller Johnson Circus 1973 #1

Posted By on October 4, 2017

What people do you recognize in this program cover.

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Miller Johnson Circus 1973 2

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Miller Johnson Circus 1973 #3

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Miller Johnson Circus 1973 #4

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These four pages on the Miller Johnson Circus were provided by Casey Gibbs, a long time friend.

Dad and I were with Charlie Germaine for part of that season of 1968. Then in 1969 a full season. Charlie Allen and Bev were also there with there bear act, also Beverly helped Germaine in the office. Letters contracts, etc.

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Clyde Beatty & Cisco Kid

Posted By on September 12, 2017

My question is, what circus was this. Beatty, or Cole. On the ad it just says railroad circus. Many circuses would present a TV or Movie star to bump up the attendance. Most of the time the star did a personal appearance in center ring during the show and later sign autographs. This ad was taken out in 1956.

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Henry’s Chimps

Posted By on September 11, 2017

We were playing at the Roaring 20’s a venue at the Hoyt Hotel Portland Oregon. I believe it was 1968? Our agent Cindy Bardine booked us in for six weeks. However the owner of the Hotel Mr Harvey Dick wanted the act to stay for another 8 weeks, we were delighted to do so. Our season was complete Dad had booked Fairs form the end of April  to November. It turned out to be a good year for us. 

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Howes Great London Circus 1921

Posted By on September 8, 2017

 

Clyde Beatty seen here with his hand upon the head of an Hippopotamus. I believe at that time he worked as a animal handier. I wonder if he ever thought that he would become a great animal trainer and own one of the largest circuses in America.

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Chet and Mable

Posted By on September 4, 2017

 

Chet Juszyk and Mabel Stark. Photo taken at Jungleland Compound Thousand,Oaks Calif. They are standing near the Lion cage runs.

 

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Roland’s Seals

Posted By on September 4, 2017

                            Photo is from my friend Jack Badal’s collection.

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Clyde Beatty

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                                      Those were the days. Long gone but never forgotten.

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