Tuesday, October 10, 2006

(Trouble again completing pictures)


Hi Buckles-I'm the youngest of the Johnny and Helene Hartzell boys, I don't believe we were on the same lot since the Sid and Lovie days (James Bros.) or maybe the Charlie Germaine days (Miller-Johnson). It's been a while.
I ran across your blog a while back while doing an internet search for La Tosca. I immediately subscribed and now look forward to every new post. Incidently, I'm married to Tosca Cannestrelli's daughter Lisa. Twenty eight-eight years now since we tied the knot.
As I know your family had a history on Ray Rogers Shows (my grandfather) I thought you might be interested in the attached photo. It's always been one of my favorites.

Ross Hartzell

Posted by Buckles at 10/10/2006 06:36:00 AM

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

To Mr. Ross Hartzell, Have you ever seen the video tape of the 1950's TV show "SUPER CIRCUS" that has the Flying Hartzell's on it? At that time the flyers were Willie & Annie Edelston. Mr. Edelston is now a training coach at the Sailor youth Circus in Sarasota. I have a copy of this tape, and would be happy to make you a copy. There is another episode of that tv show that has Fred & Ortans Canestrelli.

10 October, 2006 07:41
Anonymous said...

cente 283848588686 why do some numbers like this appear on the comment list?

10 October, 2006 08:18
Anonymous said...

Ross and Buckles. Today you have just unrolled a majic carpet of circus memories for both Mary Ruth and I in so many ways of the times that were spent in every part of our careers in this business. The impact of the people Ray Rogers brougtht into this business and the number of them is the history of the American circus. I hope Tommy Bentley sees this. Its great and I could comment forever. Thanks.

10 October, 2006 09:20
TheShaz said...

Google who owns Blogger and Hello the app that stores the pictures is having another BAD HAIR DAY.

I'm looking into options now....

10 October, 2006 11:14
24-HOUR-MAN said...

I'm sure you guys already know, but just in case, if you click on the half picture it comes up whole!

10 October, 2006 12:14
Anonymous said...

Thanks for the tip, 24-Hour Man. It's quite a lot scene. I remember with amusement how Bert Pettus told me, "For awhile there, I was one of the Barnet Bros."

10 October, 2006 15:59
Anonymous said...

Hi Mr. Cole,

I'd be tickled to death to get a copy of that video. I'm sure it would bring back many memories of my youth. My oldest brother John who is no longer with us, of course had a substantial amount of old movie film, but unfortunately it was stolen from him many years ago durring a robbery.
Here is my email: www.thehartzells@mac.com
I'd be very happy to pay for any expense.
Many sincere thanks. Ross Hartzell

11 October, 2006 13:16
Anonymous said...

Hello Ross and Lisa!

Danny and I were just talking about you yesterday and wondering what you are up too! I am going to send you and e-mail to catch up.

11 October, 2006 14:27
rick said...

To Ross and Lisa Hartzell, I'm writing a book about one of the U.S. Army camps in California during World War II. During the war, La Tosca performed at this camp with the Benny Fox "Star Spangled Circus."

I would be thrilled to help keep her memory alive and to educate the young generation about her amazing skills on the bounding rope, by including a photo of her in my book. Buckles posted a picture of La Tosca in his Oct 2006 blog, and I'm assuming he got it from you.

It would be great to hear from you. I'd like to tell you more about my book project, and to find out how I may get a photo of La Tosca. Please contact me at: rick4u2k@hotmail.com. Thank you!

12 June, 2010 19:04

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