Monday, November 23, 2015

Animal Acts #3


6 comments:

Roger Smith said...

Herta Klauser. This grand lady endowed the desperately-needed restoration of the commemorative plaques for the circus world's Ring of Fame, on St. Armand's Circle.

Jeff said...

Roger, Perhaps you might recall the name of the gentleman that had a pig act at Jungleland. The last time I saw Mabel there his act was either just before or just after Mabel's cats. I have tried to find information on him but to no avail. Would appreciate knowing more. Thanks

Chic Silber said...


Herta is 1 of the circus celebrities

being honored at the Ringling Museum

on Saturday the 16th of January

Roger Smith said...

JEFF: you're thinking of Roland Raffler. He was on Beatty-Cole as far back as 1960 with pigs. At Jungleland, he also had acts of tropical birds, and goats. He had a long history of picture work. I last visited Roland 2 years ago. He is going strong, and twice a year drives himself from his home in the California canyons to check out his farmlands in Missouri.

Unknown said...

Wow! How beautiful and look at those shoes!!!

Jeff said...

Thanks Roger - great to know!