Friday, September 15, 2006

Circus Ladies #1


Mary Ruth Herriott

Along with this picture from the Red Show in 1970, came the comment from Jim Cole:
I recall when I worked for John Herriott as a groom in the 1960's and he once said "Jimmy Cole did I hire you to take pictures or shovel shit?" and I answered "Shovel shit but 30 or 40 years from now you might be glad I took them."

Jim concluded by saying "Horse shit is bio-degradable but photos bring memories that last forever".
And on that subject, I spent time yesterday narrating a Magic Lantern Show that Shannon should get sent out later today since he is spending extra time on the 1978 Blue Show DVD.

Posted by Buckles at 9/15/2006 07:31:00 AM

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This always intrigued me: in the early 70's, especially, the RBBB floor always seemed to have "waves and waffles". And if I am re-calling correctly: wasn't it even laced at one point?
Can anyone comment on this please.

Also, I didn't get the memo that the formula changed.

Isn't the formula:
1.Talent
2.LightsMusicCostumes

Somewhere along the line this formula has changed and I must have been dozing off and missed the news.

Take a look at these lovely ladies today. Now, look at the wardrobe. You could use that wardrobe today...it's classic and timeless.

OR--am I wrong? If I am wrong run to phone and call me. As I often heard Mary Ruth say, "Somebody needs to give that guy a clue."

The only element that has drastically evolved in the past 30 years in lighting. Good lighting has always been good lighting--but with technology the lighting department has made trememdous progress.

15 September, 2006 08:40
Anonymous said...

HOW TRUE... I WAS A CANDY BUTCHER ON THE BEATTY COLE SHOW AND IF I HAD PULLED OUT MY 35MM CAMERA DURING SETUP I WOULD HAVE WOUND UP WITH A BLOODY NOSE. I RECALL ONE FIRST OF MAY WHO STARTED TAKING PHOTOS DURING "BIBLES", AND HE HAD THE MONICKER "MADAM FLASH" HUNG ON HIM FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON.
WHAT FEW PHOTOS I GOT USUALLY WERE BETWEEN SHOWS...NOW THEY ARE SOLID GOLD.

16 September, 2006 13:35
24-HOUR-MAN said...

I'm sure he's had enough clues by now, let's see if he follows them.
Personally I think he blew the arrows, or worse, is following some other show's arrows.
I don't know what's worse, somebody who thinks he wrote the book, or somebody who thinks he can re-write it!!!!

16 September, 2006 20:14

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