The Wallendas
thecircusblog | September 9, 2009
I just found this old article and I think it is important that I post it. May we never forget our fellow performers.
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Ringling Bros Barnum and Baily
thecircusblog | September 8, 2009
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus (Sarasota, Florida) originated with Charles Ringling (1863-1926). Ringling was born in McGregor, Iowa, one of seven sons. The name “Ringling” was an anglicization of the German family name “Rungeling.” Charles, with brothers Otto, Albert C., Alfred T., and John, presented their first circus in 1882 at a […]
Pat Anthony’s Ball Cat
thecircusblog | July 11, 2009
Pat Anthony was one of a kind. He worked hard in his act and he made it exciting to watch. I never saw him ever present a boring act….. it just wasn’t in him to do so.
Ringling Menagerie & Tim McCoy
thecircusblog | June 14, 2009
The Ringling Menagerie tent was huge and the animal cages went all the way around the tent between the side poles and the three quarter poles. The interesting thing about this picture is aside from the animal care takers and grooms, you can see some of the native American performers along with a photo of Tim McCoy […]
Do You Know Who He Is?
thecircusblog | June 10, 2009
He was a famous circus owner. Can you name him? THANKS MARGARET iT IS…….. JOHN RINGLING NORTH.
Do You Know Who She Is?
thecircusblog | June 10, 2009
She was a famous circus personality and performer…..can you name her? THANKS AGAIN MARGARET It is Lillian Leitzel photo taken in 1925.
The Flying Alexanders
thecircusblog | June 4, 2009
Fay Alexander appeared on the Ed Sullivan “Entertainer of the Year” award show where he accepted the award of “Circus Act of the Year”. Here is what I know about Fay Alexander. I first met Fay while doing a motion picture called Jumbo. Both Fay and I were doubling for the stars Martha Rae, Doris Day, […]
Introducing The Flying Alexanders
thecircusblog | June 4, 2009
Fay Alexander never thought that he couldn’t do a triple somersault, He just did it. There is no question that it took hard work and days of practice. As they say no pain no gain. Fay Alexander left his mark in the annals of circus history.
Dr.Y.E.Henderson
thecircusblog | May 18, 2009
Dr. Henderson was the chief veterinarian for Ringling Bros Barnum & Baily Circus. This photo was taken in the 1920’s. In this photo he is holding leopard and panther cubs.
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