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Mable Stark
thecircusblog | April 1, 2018
Yes I knew her very well. Each time I saw her in the arena, I was totally amassed. Mable’s presents in the arena was fast and deliberate. At Jungleland Mable’s arena was apart from the main stage, she did not like the stage arena as it was haft round bar fount with a wall behind to complete […]
Mable Stark
thecircusblog | February 21, 2018
I am waiting for Roger Smith to write the info concerning the movie made on her life. Please read comment that just came.
Jack & Chet
thecircusblog | November 8, 2017
Jack Badal and Chet Juzyk taking to Louie Goebel in the back yard of the Jungleland compound. This photo was taken in 1962. We lost Chet some time ago, to this day he is still missed. Jack Badal is 83 and going strong. Jack is responsible for many of the historic photos with in the circus blog.. […]
Chet and Mable
thecircusblog | September 4, 2017
Chet Juszyk and Mabel Stark. Photo taken at Jungleland Compound Thousand,Oaks Calif. They are standing near the Lion cage runs.
Mable Stark
thecircusblog | March 13, 2017
How well I remember this fine lady. She was a hard person to know, and not easy to get along with, But when you broke the ice. She became your friend. I made it a point to visit with her as much as possible. Mable was filled with old circus history, much could and was learned from her. I […]
Mel Koontz
thecircusblog | June 14, 2015
Mel had constant control over his cats. The braking period started at about two months old. He would carry the cubs in his arms and hand fed and watered them. He in essence was there mother, even to the point of reprimanding as a mother lion would. As they matured there was a built in […]
Mel Koontz
thecircusblog | June 1, 2015
Mel had a way with cats that I have never seen before. To my knowledge he was never hurt by one of his own cats. Mel’s claim to fame was his training for the movie industry. Fighting and attacking lions were his trade mark. He doubled for many of the actors such as Tarzan/Johnny Weissmuller. […]
Roger Smith #1
thecircusblog | February 24, 2015
This photo of Roger was taken in 1968 at Jungleand, Thousand Oaks, Calif. Thanks Roger for sending me your personal letters and circus programs. I am sure the circus bloggers will enjoy them. This photo was taken after his cat act.
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