Friday, May 19, 2006

From Darlene


A man of many talents as seen here on the Beatty Show. I remember in the early 60's when Rex was the catcher in a flying act on Howard Suesz Show. Seems like the flyers were Joanne Day and Wally Naughten.
The only thing was, Rex would never give up on a trick, whether by two hands, one hand or both ears, you were caught.

Posted by Buckles at 5/19/2006 03:32:00 PM

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

I well remember this act from the '64 Beatty show. They were on just at the time when I went back into the Big Top to carry out Mr. Beatty's safety cage. I always had to drop down and wait for Rex's signal that it was OK to move. Kathy Brooks, a Digger Pugh girl, also worked in this act, and once took a bad fall and had internal injuries. Herbie Weber gave me the insurance papers, and I went to the hospital to handle the paperwork for Kathy on behalf of the show. Kathy recovered well, and went back into the act late into the season, as I recall.

19 May, 2006 16:17
Anonymous said...

Who is who here? Very nice looking group.

19 May, 2006 16:43
Buckles said...

Rex and Eva at left, Lucio and Gilda Cristiani in the center and the lady at right is unknown to me.

19 May, 2006 17:28
Anonymous said...

Thank you!
My parents are my heroes, now and then.
I had the most wonderful childhood. There is nothing I would trade. My dad was the greatest trainer and elephant man but above all he was the greatest dad. He loved his animals and I always knew how much he loved us kids. He was a hands on father and I will always praise him.
I miss him very much and I was proud to hold his hand when he passed.

I just hope I can give my daughter the same good memories.

See now, I am crying. Thanks for all the kind words.
Darlene Williams

Ps I will send Buckles more old photos.

19 May, 2006 21:49
Anonymous said...

So many family stories, and each could be a book in itself. Now I'm curious. Was Rex born into the business? Did he start with elephants, or was he a rider first? I'm guessing there's no connection to the German Williams.

19 May, 2006 22:01
Anonymous said...

My dad ran away from home and joined the circus at 14 because he wanted to travel. I believe he joined the Marines at age 16 (he lied about his age). After he served his time with the Marines he went back to the Circus. Someday I will put it all down on paper.

Darlene

19 May, 2006 22:06
Anonymous said...

That would be a great story Darlene and we would all love to see you do that. Your Dad will live on forever as these great stories get passed on, Thanks for the photo's and the memories.

19 May, 2006 22:28
Anonymous said...

Wow, Darlene, I just read your stunt bio. Very impressive. And, you are freaking GORGEOUS! Had to smile about you being Pamela Anderson's stunt double. Did you and her ever discuss circus animals?

19 May, 2006 22:30
Anonymous said...

Thank you!
Yes we did.
Darlene

20 May, 2006 01:47
GaryHill said...

How do we get to your web site?

20 May, 2006 07:16
Anonymous said...

http://www.v10stunts.com/darlene_williams_resume.htm

20 May, 2006 07:56
24-HOUR-MAN said...

He was also a good Flying Act Catcher.

20 May, 2006 12:08
GaryHill said...

Thanks Darlene! Were impressive ! Your Dad was proud of you I'm sure! Best to you! Just try to straighten old Pammy out?

20 May, 2006 13:25

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