Shorty & The Kids
thecircusblog | March 9, 2016
Legend City “Shorty” was his moniker. No matter what promotion we did with him he was known as “Shorty”, the little elephant from Legend City. Pam Kulesza took this photo.
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Spiderman At Legend City
thecircusblog | March 9, 2016
In this photo on the right is myself with Doug and Kristy Kulesza. Their mother, Pam Kulesza who took this photo was one of the food mangers at Legend City, Tempe AZ. and I might add, was a valued employee. Spiderman was played by J.D. Watson. When J.D. was not doing Spiderman, his business was […]
My Elephant
thecircusblog | March 9, 2016
We did many school promotions. Called “Kids at Legend City” where on Saturdays one through third grades were invited to visit with Shorty. This fine little elephant really enjoyed the event because of all the treats he got from the kids. Smoky Jones named him Shorty. For whatever reason I don’t know, but the name stuck. Smoky […]
Ladmoe, Ivan & Wallace
thecircusblog | January 31, 2016
In 1976 to 1982 Wallace and Ladmoe did their popular TV kid show at Legend City. They did a personal appearance each and every Sunday afternoon. Their regular show was each night on Chanel 5 here in Phoenix, Ariz. No question they brought the crowds, even the adults enjoyed their one liners that most times went over the […]
Legend City
thecircusblog | January 8, 2016
Ron called me his big brother. I guess because I was always there for the tough stunts.
Mike & Shorty
thecircusblog | July 14, 2014
Mike Cappi giving Shorty his afternoon bath before the show. Photo taken at our back yard Legend City 1976.
A True Republican
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
In 1976 I was asked if I would bring Shorty to the Republican headquarters. They did an advance promo saying that one of the largest Republicans would host those who came to register that day.
Legend City #1
thecircusblog | August 10, 2013
A few weeks ago I was invited to the 50 year anniversary of Legend City. I must say it was a great event. The original owner and builder of Legend City, Mr Carothers, also attended. The park went through many owners. The Bill Capell Family were the last to own Legend City from 1976 […]
Legend City #2
thecircusblog | August 10, 2013
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