Buckles Blog: Ringling-Barnum 1949 #4

Monday, August 27, 2007

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An open air menagerie means either the show had a late arrival or a tight lot.
Not only was gasoline cheaper but programs only cost a quarter.

Anonymous said...: Just reminicing; There was an unwritten rule among circuses and carnivals, as well, during the under canvas days, including Ringling, when you could walk up to the marqee, big show, side show, etc. if you were show people and utter three words " I'm with it" and be admitted immediately, no bullshit involved. If the gate man tipped off the front door supt., standing behind that little red box, you would get Res. seat ducats as well. It was strictly for other showfolks. Kind a nice.; 27 August, 2007 16:12
Anonymous said...: When the show played Beloit, WI in 1946, after 40 years (city made them pay a $500.00 parade fee and they didn't forget) They had a 90 acre lot and rented the lot across the street so a carnival couldn't play there, the menagerie was sidewalled. Busses (3) delivered
a bunch of working men from the Chicago missions to the lot. It wasn't very long before the sherrif was there arresting some of them for knifings, etc. I often wondered how many of the new help? lasted til payday.; 27 August, 2007 20:03
Anonymous said...: A show with a program! Current season even I'll bet! Sure would be nice today!; 27 August, 2007 22:39

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