Unknown chimp act, which I believe was presented by a father and son. |
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Polack Bros. Circus 1972 #11 (From Eric Beheim)
Posted by Buckles at 6/28/2009 06:05:00 AM
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Unknown chimp act, which I believe was presented by a father and son. |
Posted by Buckles at 6/28/2009 06:05:00 AM
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Cliff and Ivan Henry.
Descendants of the J.E. Henry Overland Shows.
This is Erik Adams and his son Erik
I think it's the Adams' chimps. The Henrys' had three big chimps and a youngster that Ivan worked with in a great "piano player" routine.
For circus historians: In addition to Ira and Buddy Watkins, how many other father and son chimp acts have there been?
To Jim A.
Joe & Marvin ?
i recall Erik working alone, maybe just a season, on the Ringling show. What about the Niccolinis? there was papa and two sons.
It is Erik Adams Sr and Erik Jr for sure....
My grandfather, Lew Henderson worked with his son, Richard in the 1960s. Richard carried on with the chimps after grandpa died. Lew, of course, was Peggy MacDonald's father.
Willy Lenz worked a chimp act with his wife and their son back in the late 1970's. I remember seeing them work at the Shrine Circus in Flint, Michigan, where they joined the annual party at Dale and Evelyn Riker's home between shows. Willy is Rudi Lenz's brother.
Neil Cockerline
Minneapolis, MN
Frank Clark says: This is Erik Adams and his son-- we were on the Polack Show in 1972 on that very season--so, this is a definite-
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