I wonder how many people have had their picture taken with "Tom"? Must be in the hundred of thousands. Jimmy Silverlake had him on the show most of the season but he would come and go, sometimes to do publicity appearances for either unit or some times just go. Pretty cushy job. We would always make room for him in the elephant tent if the weather was severe, the old lump was never a minutes trouble. |
Saturday, February 12, 2011
1994 Paul Gutheil Pictures #2
Posted by Buckles at 2/12/2011 06:09:00 AM
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Many folks had there pictue taken with Tommy but how many can say they had him in at there home and in there from yard.
Jimmy called me and said they were coming though Beaumont, Texas heading to Houston.
I called all 3 tv stations and the local paper had it on the front page in color.
Our local number one CBS station said the circus makes a house call.
Our neighbors loved it as they know they lived by a circus fan.
I will always be greatful to Jimmy Silverlake for a thrill of a life time.
Harry in Texas
So, Harry, where's the picture?
Buckles and Shannon, Thanks to you we are among those thousands and are forever grateful.
He was the largest living thing I ever stood beside other than a tree.
He was wonderful with kids years ago at a Bronx PAL for a PR event. The kids were in total awe. The Polks were with him at that time.
Paul Gutheil
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