Rogana, 1969, Boston Garden—she returned in 1970 to the Garden as part of the 1970 100th Anniv. RBBB Blue show. No one ever looked better or could sell an act like she did—wonderful! I believe her and husband Frank Foster left RBBB after 1970 tour for indy dates, Circus Vargas, etc.; she started with sisters in a rolling globe act—later Cyril Mills created the props for her now famous sword balancing act which debuted 50 years ago! |
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
From Jerry Digney #7
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The Remarkable Rogana - you tube clip from the 1969 tv special hosted by Arthur Godfrey.
This youtube account belongs to the well-known juggler Fudi who has plenty of interesting circus videos that are worth checking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5g4F7bBXBI
She was the best.
The Remarkable Rogana was among the glittering gallery of distinguished guests at the CFA# 122, Showfolks of Sarasota banquet that featured circus publicist Jack Ryan as Guest of Honor.
Jack and Rogana and her husband, Frank Foster, have been friends for forty years. When she arrived on Ringling, Jack dubbed her "The Baroness of Balance" in the program of displays.
The CFA Banquet is an annual February gathering in Sarasota, "The Circus Capital of the World".
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Naughton
CFA# 122 President
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