Wednesday, December 06, 2006

How times have changed!



When I first learned that I was going to be in charge of the elephants with The Greatest Show on Earth I was absolutely overwhelmed. Having been born and raised in the circus business and always in the shadow if the "Big Show", a life's ambition was finally realized.
The first thing I did was to have stationery printed so there would be no doubt in anyone's mind. Being new to the show, the Ringling Press Dept. was very generous in announcing our projected arrival.
As I write this, it is generally known that a new Ken & Nicole Elephant Superintendent toils away in the bowels of the Tampa State Fairgrounds becoming familiar with his new herd and in my opinion the best man available for the job.
So let's all give a big round of applause for Joe Frisco Jr. Posted by Picasa

Posted by Buckles at 12/06/2006 06:42:00 AM

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I went to the Tampa fairgrounds, yesterday, and had a visit with Joe.
He told me, things were going as well as could be expected and that he was doing fine.
Joe is in charge of the herd, and will be the floor man, during the performences.
The management has hired a German fellow to actually work the elephants during the show. But, this fellow has nothing to do with anything else concerning the elephants. It is all up to Joe.
Joe told me, he will be at Showfolk's Club, following the Showfolk's Circus, Saturday night.
He puts in long hours of practice, everyday of the week at the fairgrouds, readying for the 2007 production of the Ken and Nicole Show.
JIM ELLIOTT

06 December, 2006 08:47
GaryHill said...

Capt,Which unit will Joe be with?

06 December, 2006 08:48
Anonymous said...

Here's hoping that the current Press Dept lauds Joe for his lifetime of apprenticeship and experience and gives him the kudos he deserves.

06 December, 2006 09:40
Buckles said...

The Red Show.

06 December, 2006 11:21
Anonymous said...

There has not been enough press for any of the performers on the Ken and Nicole Shows. You read the business end but nothing about who the show really is."THE PERFORMERS" They need to hire real press staff who knows circus. Good luck JOE. I gave you a O of APPLAUSE earlier this morning.

06 December, 2006 11:47
Anonymous said...

joe i just want to wish you and jenny the best of luck now that i know you are there i may come to see you guys and bring you some breakfast burritos clean raul ps does any one know if Joe has any of his old crew from the carson barnes show with him or are the crew all members from the secret society ?

06 December, 2006 12:38
Anonymous said...

Though I personally is very excited to see Mr Frisco on the Red, I thought Billy Morris was going to be the Red bull man? Where does this leave Billy. Congradulations Joe and Ginny on getting Red.

06 December, 2006 15:14
Bob Cline said...

I too congratulate Joe & Ginny on their step up to the new and improved version of RBBB. I must admit that I am a bit perplexed at the use of outside elephant acts on the Gold unit this year with great elephant people in abundance and the elephants to choose from. Not taking anything away from Patty Zerbini and Luke, they are a sensation anywhere they go. I realize Patty put in many years at the elephant center and obviously she still has a solid working relationship with the Ringling organization. Financially however, I just don't see it being more econmical to have an outside act than a house act. Maybe Luke is simply the CALMEST elephant around that is available.
Bob

06 December, 2006 19:18
Anonymous said...

Billy Morris is no longer in the circus business. He may return at a future date, but for the time being, he is in the real estate business in Tampa.

06 December, 2006 22:47
Buckles said...

The news above from Mr. Elliott is disappointing but an old story.
Once again Tim Holst is covering his ass, if the "German fellow" knew what he was doing, they wouldn't need Joe.
So guess who will do all the work and who will get all the credit?

07 December, 2006 00:59

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