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11 comments:
CLASSIC!
The opening of the TV Special with Jim Dale, Ben Vereen and a cast of charismatic circus celebrities...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvmLxjc2j7A
Enjoy!
What well know Hollywood director of live tv special's, who directed many Ringling tv specials(who was quoted as saying the 1984 Blue was the best he had ever seen), also directed the famous Elvis Presley black leather "68" Come Back Special?
White "Burmese" Tigers??....LOL
Wait a minute. Maybe the presenter of the White Burmese Tigers was without significance, hence the "playing" up of words with "Burmese"....LOL
On the other unit I note they just said "Gunther and a white tiger"...
I don't note any name mentioned including Miguel Vasquez, exception being the host's........ This was the 2nd tour anyway and by then people knew who Miguel and North America's Own were,,,,
Harry
I guess "White Inbreds" wouldn't
have had the same ring to it
and they never could have gotten
that past Jack Ryan anyway
Now that he's back from Alaska
I'm sure we'll here from him
Wonder if he set up this bus
tour for their ex governer
Mr. Silber,
What an amazing man you are. Your extensive knowledge of Gypsy Vanner's was incredible, surpassed only by your feline knowledge. It would be great if you could take some time away from building stage sets, and publish a zoological book or two. At the very least do something with NatGeo. Share the wealth.
Dr. Mann
I had the opportunity to learn
about Gypsy Caravan horses many
years ago at an incredible draught
horse show & exhibition in Hyde
Park in London that was assembled
by an international association
that had many more breeds from
at least 2 dozen countries than
you could ever imagine
It was truly most interesting
Big cats I've learned about from
the many trainers I have worked
around (& have gotten to know)
during my 50+ years in the trade
Replied on June 1, if anyone comes back this far:
The director Anon is looking for was Steve Binder. Danny Dent and I were at NBC the night of the Elvis "Comeback" special. We had taken Jungleland's Nila the Hippo down for the animal gag gift for Let's Make a Deal. We were in the hallway, just inside the big ramp for Stage One, when the Colonel burst in with 20 guys surrounding Elvis, making a big show of hiding his star, but with Elvis waving to everyone, we all saw him. For those interested, the special aired on December 3, 1968, and the black leather Elvis wore was designed by Bill Belew.
Walter Miller was the top notch guy directing so many circus specials ans Academy awards, etc. Most of the Hollywood specials of those times. He even produced some himself. I kknew him well. He was a "take charge" guy. No bullshit Hollywood nicey, nice crap when working. But had a wry sense of humour. We, Mary Ruth and I, worked two Mac'ys parade TV specials and Walter directed both. I believe the Hollywood Moguls were afraid to venture without Walter Miller. He personally did not like Irvin.Johnny.Also the award winning director right following or even during those times was John Moffit. He did Academy awards, etc. Also the "Gunther" special, "Circus Super Heroes" and "Highlights" Very nice man, extremely capable and directed the actual tapings in the taping trailer or room with ear phones and hands on all controls. Wore bottle cap glasses, just like Irvin. I coordinated both the Gunther and circus super heroes [segments taped a Circus World] as circus rep. Gunther hadcomplete confidence in me to coordinate his activities with the directo and taping crew. Irvinand circus also viewed my participation favorably and rewarded me with a little extra shemollians. Was a nice time in my career. I should say, both Irvin and Kenneth.Johnny
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