thecircusblog | February 23, 2009
This is a picture of Ed and Francis Clark. Dad and I worked a lot of fairs and circuses with these wonderful friends. The last time we saw them was in the early 1960’s. Francis treated her animals just like children. When the kids in the audience saw the bear act…they would equate it two […]
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
Del Graham was one of the technical directors on the television series The Greatest Show on Earth, starring Jack Palance. In this photo from left to right are Fleur, Lynn and Jack. I also worked in this television series. I was in five different segments. There were many circus performers that worked in this series, […]
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
This photo was taken during one of their performances. At that time I don’t know who the catcher was……………. The Flying Vienna’s.
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
The Flying Souths were also a part of the Del Graham’s Flying Viennas. I believe they were a comedy flying act.
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
1963 Del , Fleur & Lynn. Photo taken on the set of TV series “Greatest Show On Earth.” The television series inspired many stars to learn how to fly. Del would encourage them and invite them to his home where he would commence to teach them. Ricky and David Nelson performed in many circus shows and were […]
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
The All Girl Flying Act was quite popular and it created a stir in the circus world.
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
Del Graham created the Flying Viennas. The original act was Del, Dave Knupp, Babs and perhaps another person….I’m not sure. As years passed, Del had said to me ” I’m going to start changing the act so I don’t have to fly or catch anymore.” No matter when you would visit Del, the rigging was […]
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
Fleur was the featured in the Flying Viennas act. these photos taken while practicing for a TV commercial.
thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
From left to right. Del, Fleur, Lynn, Johnny, Tommy, Unk. Photo 1963.
