Dewayne Bros Circus 10
thecircusblog | January 2, 2015
The big top consisted of one middle and two round ends. If it was necessary they could use another middle to hold a much larger crowd. Bill Cappleman in the white shirt.
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Dewayne Bros Circus 11
thecircusblog | January 2, 2015
Unloading the big top. Ted Dewayne was a pretty smart follow when he decided to use only a two center pole top. He had a much larger tent but it was much easier to go with one ring than two.
Dewayne Bros Circus 12
thecircusblog | January 2, 2015
On the passenger side of the tractor is Ron. Ron was the clown on the show. Who was the driver?
Dewayne Bros Circus 13
thecircusblog | January 2, 2015
Looks like someone may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Aug, 1975. I might get a comment from Bill Cappleman as he took these photos.
Dewayne Bros Circus 14
thecircusblog | January 2, 2015
Who knows how it got there, hopefully it is not the lot. This is the canvas and bleacher semi. Aug, 1975.
Dewayne Bros Circus 15
thecircusblog | January 2, 2015
This tow truck had two purposes….when it wasn’t pulling equipment out of the mud, it towed the bleacher trailer. Aug 1975…..I have to hand it to Ted, he knew what he was doing when he bought this truck.
Dewayne Bros Circus 16
thecircusblog | January 2, 2015
On Bimbo Jr is Melissa Cappleman. In the jump suit Mike “Driller” Gerard. Aug, 1975.
“Thoroughly Modern Millie”
thecircusblog | February 18, 2012
The movie “Thoroughly Modern Millie” starring Julie Andrews was shot at Universal Studios. The Ted Dewayne Teeter Board Troupe were known as the Bernini Bros in this movie. The very recognizable Ted Dewayne stands at the top of the group. From left to right Billy Snyder, Paula Bolsems who doubled for Carol Channing, then Carol […]
The Martell Troupe
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 […]
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