Circus Report, 1986 to 1990 contained information on 1980s circuses, staff, performers, acts, animals and other shows (e.g. carnivals, petting zoos, variety shows). It also included historical information on circuses, staff, performers, acts, etc. Thanks to Bill Biggerstaff for permission to put this index on the CHS website.
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 1 | Photo: Miss Charlie Hackett, North America's Singing Ringmistress | |
| Bravo Circus Bruno! | Leslie, Don | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 2 | Circus Bruno information. |
| They Seek Help | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 2 | Caravan Stage Co. show. | |
| Routes | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 4 | Routes: Circus Royale (New Zealand); Gerry Cottle; Showman's Circus. Other shows. | |
| Notes | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 4 | Statistics, attending circus. | |
| People | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 4 | Klementis, bikes. Paul Fitzpatrick. | |
| Big Band Express | House, Albert F. | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 6, 8 | Big Band Express show information, band. |
| Xmas Show | Babcock, Allen | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 8 | Caterpiller Co. Christmas circus show acts. |
| Chinese Troupe in Florida | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 8 | RBBB, Chinese acrobats. | |
| Entertainment Unlimited | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 8 | Ron Severini, Jerry Fries, producers, Entertainment Unlimited Int'l, Inc. | |
| Shrine Circus | Babcock, Allen | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 10 | George Carden Shrine circus acts. |
| Monte Carlo Winners Named | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 10 | Monte Carlo International Circus Festival awards. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 12 | Bob Emerico, clown. Allen Joe Wright, Karen Given. Buck Nolan, clown. Others. | |
| Holiday Show | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 12 | Big John Strong's Christmas Variety Show acts. | |
| One Born Every Minute | Baker, Bruce S. | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 14 | Comment, circuses and endangered species. |
| Christmas Party | Couls, Mari Jo | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | n.p.n. | CFA news. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | n.p.n. | T. J. Howell. Joanne Wilson. Jerry Krona, marionette show. | |
| In the Mail | Weinstein, Eli | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | n.p.n. | Souvenirs made in USA. |
| Christmas Show | Lenker, John | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 17, 20 | Big John Strong's Christmas Show information, acts. |
| Ft. Worth Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 22, 24-25 | Moslah Temple Shrine Circus acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | n.p.n. | Bob Emerico, clown. Cas Boxley, magic. Glen Kelley. | |
| Circus Makes Impact | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | n.p.n. | RBBB. | |
| Medicinal Laughter | Carpenter, John Craig | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 25 | Poem. |
| Circus Band | Carpenter, John Craig | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 25 | Poem. |
| Hamid-Morton Circus | Wengrzyn, Mary Jr. | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 27 | Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 29 | Death. Jack Joseph Heeney, acrobat, clown. | |
| Funds Raised in Peru | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 29 | Circus City Hall of Fame. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 30 | Grand Rapids, MI, zoo jaguar attack. | |
| Baraboo Features | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 30 | Circus World Museum circus, Baraboo. | |
| Notes | Gibbs, Bobby | 15 | 1 | 1986 | Jan | 6 | 32 | T. J. Howell, Jim Howell. Don Johnson, animals. Toby Tyler Circus. Doug Terranova, elephant. Ralph Duke. Others. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | 1 | Photo: "Fire Chip" America's Dancing Stallion. | |
| In the Mail | Ellis, Robert | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Comment, writing circus reviews. |
| It Was in the News | Jirsa, Bob | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Dolly Jacobs. |
| Those Interesting Elephants | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Current circus elephants, trainers. |
| This Man's Best Friend Is a Pigeon He Calls 'Chiquita' | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Pet pigeon. | |
| Clown's Parking Woes | Anders, Marjorie | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Terry Knutson, clown. |
| Routes | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Routes: Circus Royale (New Zealand); Cole Minature; Gerry Cottle; Royal Hanneford; Thrill Show. Other shows. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Deaths. Eugene Eisenbarth, magician. Charley Shultz, clown. Chatita Weber, aerialist, wire walker. | |
| They Want the Circus | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | RBBB. | |
| Theft Results in Jail Term | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Theft of white tiger cubs from RBBB. | |
| Visitors at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | List of people visiting Shrine circus in Dallas. |
| How Chimps Use Medicine | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Chimps in the wild, plant leaves. | |
| Manzini Breaks Record | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Mario Manzini, escape artist. | |
| 1985 World Championships | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Circus World Championships, London, England, information, acts. |
| Documentary Planned | 15 | 2 | 1986 | Jan | 13 | n.p.n. | Milwaukee Great Circus Parade documentary. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 1 | Photo: Carter Brown, hoop juggler. | |
| Indiana Christmas Party | Scheiman, Kaye | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 2 | Davide Zoppe produced American Legion Christmas show atcts, staff. |
| Xmas Show in Florida | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 2 | David J. Mobbs produced Christmas show acts. | |
| In the Mail | Ballantine, Toby Circus | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 3 | Comment on American clowning. |
| Carden Christmas Show | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 4, 28 | George Carden's International Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 5 | Routes: Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Coronas; Gerry Cottle; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Thrill Circus. Other shows. | |
| Dallas Shrine Circus | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 6, 23 | Hella Temple Shrine Circus, Dallas, information, acts. | |
| Featured in Reno | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 8 | Heinans' Space Fantasy show act. Rudolph Heinan, Irma. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 8 | Wolfgang Holzmair, cat trainer. Spanky & Ramirez, clowns. | |
| Primate Authority Murdered | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 10 | Dian Fossey, gorilla expert, murdered. | |
| Ringling Makes Changes | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 12 | RBBB information. | |
| Concert Band Is a Hit | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 14 | Dick Whitmarsh, South Shore Concert band. |
| Wisconsin Circus Fest | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 14 | Delavan, WI Circusfest. | |
| Report from Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 15 | Mexico's endangered species list. |
| Hotline | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 15 | Toronto, Canada, tiger attack. | |
| Misc. | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 18 | Australian elephant. 1944 movie, "Sensations." | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 19 | Cousin Jack, mistrel. Phillip Huber, marionetts. Jerry Booker, horse. Ho-Po, clown. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 19 | Death. Jack E. Miller, owner. | |
| Some Notes from Sarasota | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 20 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 20 | David King, magic. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Pfening, Fred D. III | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 22 | Big Apple Circus information. |
| People | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 23 | Paul Pugh. Alain Frere's circus museum, France. | |
| Big John Strong Xmas Show | Sandman, Don | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 24, 28 | Big John Strong's Santa Christmas Show information, acts. |
| Sarasota Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 25-27 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 3 | 1986 | Jan | 20 | 28 | Mike Pike, band dir. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 1 | Photo: Tarzan Zerbini Circus in Canada 1985. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 2 | Barry Uiengst, Janette, illusions. David Saloutos, ringmaster. Tom Reed, rider. | |
| Circus Bruno to the Aid | Leslie, Don | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 2 | Circus Bruno information. |
| Santa's Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 3-4 | Santa's Christmas Circus, Dallas, information, band, acts. |
| Routes | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 5 | Routes: Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; James M. Cole; Gerry Cottle; Hamid-Morton; Ringling blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; John Strong Variety; Thrill Circus; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 6 | Deaths. Winifred Colleano, performer. Bob Corbin, "Smiley." Chatita Escalante Weber, performer. | |
| Note | Birchfield, Bill | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 8 | Bill Birchfields Clown A Round Circus, information, acts. |
| Style | Carpenter, John Craig | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 8 | Poem. |
| Hotline | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 10 | Siamese twins death. New Delhi, India, man killing elephant. | |
| Hollywood Palace Circus | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 10 | Christmas circus at Hollywood Palace Theatre, acts. | |
| Circus Fantasy | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 12 | Disneyland's Circus Fantasy information. | |
| In Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 12 | Rafael Vasquez, dogs, tent making firm. Vasquez family. |
| Circusing in New England | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 14 | Rudy Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| In the Mail | Byers, Brad | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 14 | Sword swallowing, Brad Byers, sword swallower. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 15 | Albert Lucas, juggler. Wally Naghtin, bears. Carol Marcan, tigers. | |
| Tax Bill Suit | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 15 | RBBB taxes. | |
| Big Campaign for '86 Season | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 16 | Circus Vargas information. | |
| New Arena in Sacramento | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 16 | Sacramento, CA arena. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 17 | Doug Ashton, Sally. Don Bridwell, clown. Father Jack Toner. Daniel Suskow, animal trainer. Others. | |
| Show Folks Plan '86 Season | Sanders, Francis E. | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 19 | Davide Zoppe, Susan. |
| In Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 20-21 | Mexico, circuses' problems. Circus Atayde acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 21 | Steve Benson, clown. Lyle Tuttle, tattoo museum. Alan Zerobnick, clown shoes. | |
| Circus in Hawaii | Ghirard, Kent | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 23-24 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 25 | Lipko chimps, photo. Other chimp acts. |
| New Elephant | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 26 | Elephant birth, Circus World, FL. | |
| Sarasota Centennial | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 26 | Sarasota, FL, centennial celebration. | |
| It's Still the Greatest Show | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 27-28 | RBBB blue unit information. |
| In Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 15 | 4 | 1986 | Jan | 27 | 28 | Mexico City information. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 1 | Photo: Tracy Heaston, calliope player. | |
| It's an All New Season | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 2 | RBBB blue unit. Showman's Club Circus acts. |
| It's the Big One | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 3-4 | RBBB show. |
| Loan Agreement Extended | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 6 | Ringling Bell wagon, Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| In the Mail | Jaroch, Ed | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 6 | Liability insurance. |
| Invitation to CWM | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 8 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Wild West exhibit, Buffalo Bill ticket wagon. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 8 | Jenny Wallenda. Pete Ivanov, acrobat. | |
| Fla. State Fair Circus | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 10 | Eddie Zacchini's Olympic International Circus acts. | |
| In the Mail | Lewis, John | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 10 | Comments on quality of US circuses. |
| Sponsors End Up Unhappy | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 12 | Sponsors and promotional activities. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 13 | Cattle auction bulls escape. Brisbane, Australia, alligator attack. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 13 | Bruce Johnson, clown. U. of Wisconsin clown conference instructors. Barry Yiengst, magic. | |
| Anchor and Leaf Combine | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 13 | Leaf Tent, Inc. tent makers. | |
| Note from Charlie | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 14 | Bruce Johnson, clown. | |
| Gun Display | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 14 | San Francisco gun show. Annie Oakley. | |
| Clown Capers Magic Show | Yule, Mark | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 14 | Clown Capers Magic Show. |
| Wedding in Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 15 | Marriage, Harry Dubsky Jr., Stephanie Chapman. |
| Elephant Could Read | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 16, 19 | 1884 article, George Conklin, elephant Rajah, other elephants. | |
| Get Tough Plan | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 17, 20 | Charity solicitations. | |
| Routes | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 18 | Routes: Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; James M. Cole; Gerry Cottle; Hamid-Morton; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; John Strong Variety; Thrill Circus. Other shows. | |
| Annual Celebration | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 19 | San Francisco, Chinese New Year celebration. | |
| Upcoming Plans | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 20 | Mario Manzini, escape artist. | |
| Notes of Interest | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 21 | Sarasota, FL, centennial celebration. | |
| It's a Sad Story | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 21 | Humor. | |
| Big Apple Circus 1985/86 | Bingaman, George C. | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 22-24 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Magic on TV | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 24 | David Copperfield, magic. |
| Cirque Gruss | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 25-26 | Cirque Gruss, Cirque National of France, information, acts. Circuses at Paris, France. |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 27 | Death. Joseph Finocchio, club owner. Larue McCroskey, roller skater. | |
| Monte Carlo Circus Festival | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 28-30 | Circus Festival of Monte Carlo information, awards. | |
| Talented Trio | Gaizick, John | 15 | 5 | 1986 | Feb | 3 | 31-32 | Rudolph Delmonte, contortionist, career. Mark David, aerialist. Michael Gautier, elephant trainer. Gautier family. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 1 | Photo: Yoho the clown. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 2 | T. J. Howell, juggler. Bonnie Gables, elephants. Walter Patterson, supt. Doug Terranova, Wilson Barnes. Larry Allen Dean, animal acts. Bruce Anderson, aerialist. | |
| In the Mail | Deptula, Richard | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 2 | Carson & Barnes route book. |
| Circus Opens in Flint | Fugate, John A. | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 3, 21 | Tommy and Struppi Hanneford's circus, information, acts. |
| Notes From Bobby Gibbs | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 4 | Acts at Disneyland, Anaheim, CA. Circus Gatti. Gary Johnson, Kari, elephants. Others. | |
| Routes | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 5 | Routes: Cole All Star; Gerry Cottle; Circus Exhibit; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Clown Capers; Hamid-Morton; Ronald McDonald; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford, green, red; Shrine; John Strong Variety; Thrill Circus; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Visiting in Mexico | Spanky & Ramirez | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 6, 22 | Circo Hermanos Suarez information, acts. |
| Circus Vargas Starts Tour | Swafford, Jim | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 8 | Circus Vargas acts. |
| Music Praised | Fisher, Fred | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 10 | Gibsonton, FL Showfolks Benefit Circus band. |
| Circus Seeks Clowns | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 10 | Circus Vargas clown audition. | |
| Forum Scheduled | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 12 | Concession Seminar. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 12 | Antar Wazzan, Beverly. Don and Roxy Engesser Luce. | |
| From England | Hall, Ward | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 13 | Gerry Cottle Circus information, acts. |
| Special Benefit Show | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 14 | Ice Capades. | |
| At Disneyland | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 15 | Disneyland's Circus Fantasy information, acts. | |
| Solo Show | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 15 | Larry Pisoni's one man show, Lorenzo Pickle in Clown Dreams." | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 16 | Nickolaus Winn, wire. Mark David, trapeze. Others. | |
| Convention Dates Set | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 16 | CFA news. | |
| Great Circus Parade | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 17 | Milwaukee Great Circus Parade. | |
| Vince Carmen Reports | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 18 | Vince Carmen's show. Borra, pickpocket. | |
| New Unit for Fairs | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 18 | RBBB special fair unit. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 19 | Performers, etc. seen in Charlotte, NC. |
| Compromise Plan Reached | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 19 | RBBB, traffic control at Venice, FL. | |
| On the Tube | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 19 | Peter Gros. Russian Circus. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 20 | Kristopher Antekeier, ringmaster. Nickolaus Winn, wire. Chief Silver Eagle. | |
| In the Mail | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 20 | Looking for performers with Polack Bros. Circus, 1936-45 for route information. |
| Cat Mystery | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 22 | Venice, FL, lose cougar. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 22 | Bob Gardiner, circus drummer. | |
| Jack Haskin Honored | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 23-24 | Jack Haskin, founder, FSU Flying High Circus, career. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 24 | Garden Bros. Circus. | |
| Big One | Holehouse, Ken | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 25-26, 27 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Debate Starts Anew | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 27 | Sarasota, FL, Humane Society, RBBB's unicorn. | |
| Miscellaneous | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 27 | CA rating insurance companies. | |
| Profit Is Recorded | 15 | 6 | 1986 | Feb | 10 | 31 | Concord, CA, Pavilion facility. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 1 | Photo: Frank Noel and Cocoa the llama. | |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 2 | East German State Circus animals, elephants. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 2 | Chuck Kelly, band dir. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Clowns at Church? | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 2 | Clowns not to be used in liturgy, Roman Catholic. | |
| In the Mail | Bridwell, Don | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 2 | Correction, Don Bridwell has not contracted with Carson & Barnes. |
| 1986 Edition | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 | Royal Hanneford Circus red unit information, acts. | |
| Routes | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 5 | Routes: Circus Exhibit; Circus Odyssey; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Gerry Cottle; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford, green, red; John Strong Variety; Thrill Circus; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 11 | Death. C. Joyce Loraditch, aerialist, etc. | |
| Two Sentenced in Theft Case | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 14 | Teft of white tiger cubs from RBBB. | |
| Hawaiian Tour | Wells, Theodore & Lillian | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 15 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Workshop Dates Set | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 16 | Annual Elephant Workshop, Calgary, Canada. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 17 | Joe Schmitt, clown. Billy Martin, ringmaster. | |
| Circus Tour Package | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 17 | European tour to Baraboo, WI, Great Circus Parade. | |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 18 | RBBB. Sarasota centennial parade. Doug Boyd, clown. Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| On Tour in the West | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 18 | People with Big John Strong Variety Show. | |
| Notes | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 18 | Unusual trapeze act. Jack Miller, juggling props builder. | |
| Solid Acts Balance Circus | Huskey, Judy | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 19, 22 | RBBB red unit. |
| Concern Over Animal Tests | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 21 | Use of animals in scientific research. | |
| Still the Best | Fottler, Marsha | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 22, 23 | Movie, "Greatest Show on Earth." |
| Romeo's Jolly Trip | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 25-26 | John Robinson's Circus, elephant Romeo, 1880. | |
| Side Show Scout | Benham, F. D. | 15 | 7 | 1986 | Feb | 17 | 27, 31 | Acquiring human oddities (freaks). |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 1 | Photo: La Tosca, original loop-less cloud swing act. | |
| Watch for K-M in '86 | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 2 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, staff. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 3 | Don Bridwel, clown. Buck Nolan, clown. Peg Coburn, wardrobe. Mary Gill, flyer. | |
| Notes | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 3 | Clown's service honoring John Grimaldi, London. | |
| Texas Special | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 4 | Winn Wheel of Destiny, Mike Winn. | |
| Report on Van Amburgh | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 6 | Isaac Van Amburgh, 1838. | |
| Misc. | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 6 | Good Old Days magazine with circus related items. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 8 | Deaths. Mable Speery Birch, illusions. Barry Mitchell, flyer. | |
| Routes | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 9 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Circus Odyssey; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Gerry Cottle; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; RBBB red, blue; Royal Hanneford, green; Thrill Circus. Other shows. | |
| New Wagons at Baraboo | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 10 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Hagenbeck-Wallace baggage wagons. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 10 | Eddie Busch, clown. Billy Ford, clown. Dolly Jacobs. Ray Barron, clown. Darnells & Co., magic/illusion. | |
| Program at Ft. Wayne, Ind. | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 11 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine Circus acts. | |
| Indio Fair Date | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 11 | Heidi Wendany's Funs A Poppin' Circus acts. | |
| Carousel Horses Set for Sale | Zaloudek, Mark | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 12, 19, 21 | Ringling Museum to sell carousel animals. |
| Hamid-Morton | Rector, Bill | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 13, 20 | Hamid-Morton Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Magic Restaurant | Waldron, Dan | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 14, 21 | San Francisco restaurant featues magicians, magic. |
| About Manzini | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 15, 18 | Mario Manzini, escape artist. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 16 | Bob Owen, Marion, clowns. Arturo Trostl. Great Wallenda Duo. Tom Tomashek, clown. Bill Rivers, animals. Arthur Rescigno, clown. | |
| News Flash | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 16 | Circus at Disneyland, Anaheim, CA. | |
| Elephant Census | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | n.p.n. | Three page list of elephants for 1985 and who they were with. | |
| School Program | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 17 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 17 | Jose Gonzalez, comedy. Michael Anthony. Barnaby, juggler. | |
| James Cole Circus | Bryan, Russell & Judy | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 18 | James M. Cole Circus acts. |
| People | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 20 | Ray Cooper, London busker. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 20 | Charlie Hackett, ringhostess. Johnny Peers, clown, dogs. | |
| Have New Truck | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 20 | Bryan Clowns, Inc. | |
| Grimaldi's Farewell | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 23-24 | Joseph Grimaldi's farewell, 1828. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 26-27 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Correction | 15 | 8 | 1986 | Feb | 24 | 27 | Correction, Elizabeth Suarez is not married to Raphael Suarez. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 1 | Photo: Austin Anderson, fast draw artist. | |
| Famous Sink | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 2 | Ringling mansion, Sarasota, sink. | |
| Note from Bobby Gibbs | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 3 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Showman's rest information. | |
| Quarters Hum | House, Albert F. | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 4, 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Circus Vargas | Covington, Don | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 8, 10 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| MIA Bookings | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 12 | Alexis Brothers. Murillo & Ulises. Carvalohs Birds. Flying Espanas (Martin, Ricardo). Burketts, aerial. Flying Caballeros. Barclay Shaw. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 12 | Bill Kay, producer. Nerveless Nocks, sway pole. | |
| To Kill or Not | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 14, 25 | Killing kangaroos in Australia. | |
| Chimp Acts | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 14 | List of 1986 chimp acts. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 14 | Damien Warbeck, escape. | |
| Routes | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 15 | Routes: Carden International; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Circus Royale (New Zealand); James M. Cole; Culpepper; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Bill Kay; RBBB red; Royal Hanneford, green red; Thrill Circus; Tarzan Zerbini, blue, gold. Other shows. | |
| Attention | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 15 | Rita Marie Aldrich, concessionaire. | |
| Winterquarters Report | Cooksey, Art | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 16 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Visit in NY | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 17 | Commerford's Pet Expo information. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 20 | Hal Haviland, dog & pony. Richard Chipperfield. Betty Escalante. Harpo, clown. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 20 | Death. Andre J. Fox, horse trainer. | |
| Visit to Sarasota | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 21 | Dave Murphy, ringmaster. Sarasota centennial celebration. | |
| Elephant Talk | Webster, Bayard | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 22-24, 25 | Elephants' vocal sounds, social behavior. |
| Animal Bill Proposed | 15 | 9 | 1986 | Mar | 3 | 26-27 | Humane Society model legislation, Captive Wild Animal Protection. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 1 | Photo: Spanky & Ramirez. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 2 | Bob Wild, elephant keeper. Johnny Peers. Miss Charlie. Hanabelle, clown. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 2 | Death. Edward J. Callahan, fan. | |
| Visit to Fair | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 3 | Florida State Fair, Eddie Zacchini's circus. |
| Notes | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 3 | Ron Holiday, animal trainer. | |
| Magic in Russia | Conley, Jane | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 4, 6 | Russian magicians, Emile Kio, Igor Kio. |
| Note from Bobby Gibbs | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 6 | Camels, Dave Hale's Ranch. | |
| Circus Europa | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 8, 23, 24 | Circus Europa information, staff, acts. |
| One Man Show | Brinster, Freddie | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 10, 24 | Larry Pisoni's one man show, Lorenzo Pickle in Clown Dreams." |
| Book Review | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 12, 25 | Book review, "Spangles & Sawdust: The Circus in Australia," by Mark St. Leon. | |
| Talking of Horses | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | n.p.n. | Horses, terms. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | n.p.n. | Hansens (Rolling Diamonds, John, Shane, Diana). | |
| Circus Date at Mentor | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 14 | George Hubler produced Circus, acts. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 14 | Franzen Bros. Circus. Charlie Hackett. | |
| Routes | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 15 | Routes: Carden International; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; James M. Cole; Culpepper; Garden Bros.; Hamod-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford, green; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini, blue, gold. Other shows. | |
| Cole All Star Circus | Frey, Gerald A. | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 18 | Cole All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Funny Bunny Show | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 19 | Harry Albacker magic show. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 19 | Frank Oliver, juggler, unicycle, etc. Doug Ashton, Sally, clowns, trapeze. Roby Gasser, seal act. Others. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 20 | Deaths. Harry J. Anderson, owner Enquirer Printing Co. Shigechiyo Izumi, oldest man in world. | |
| Day-And-Dating | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 20 | RBBB red unit, Shrine circus. | |
| Manzini Report | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 21 | Mario Manzini, escape artist. | |
| Tent Meeting | Conley, Jane | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 22 | CFA news. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 23 | Michael Davis, juggler. Ronn Lucan, vent. | |
| In the News | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 25 | List of newspaper articles: Hanabelle, clown; RBBB unicorn; Hans Ruwill, plate spin; Carson & Barnes. | |
| Windjammers | Covington, Don | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 26-27 | Windjammers convention. |
| Topics of Discussion | 15 | 10 | 1986 | Mar | 10 | 27 | Insurance and the circus industry. Circus owner might buy carnival. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 1 | Photo: Torres Troupe. | |
| Franzen Bros. | Gibbs, Elmo | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 2 | Franzen Bros. Circus acts. |
| Correction | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 2 | Correction, Circus Vargas acts mis-spelled, they are Flying Rodleighs and the Yollis. | |
| Soviet Circus | Lorentz, David | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 3, 4, 6, 8 | Moscow Circus. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 10 | Lee Henneberry, Rita. Catherine Hanneford. Sabu, historian. | |
| Manuel Is Hospitalized | Dunwoody, Jim | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 10 | Manuel Ruffin, "Junior," "Prince Bogino." |
| Notes from Vince Carmen | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 12 | Duban Nickol, Niccolini chimp act, trampoline. La Scala Show, Madrid, Spain. | |
| Coming Coming | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 12 | Juggling Mini Convention, Amherst, MA. | |
| Routes | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 13 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carden International; Circus Krone; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; James M. Cole; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini, blue, gold. Other shows. | |
| Notes and Corrections | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 14 | Changes and corrections to the Elephant Census, previously published. | |
| Program at Springfield, Mo. | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 14 | George Carden Circus acts. | |
| Notice | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 16 | Pico Cimeon, Cimeon's chimps, purchases Starship 3 helicopter act from Jim and Heidi Grogan. | |
| Circus at Disneyland | Covington, Don | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 18-19, 21 | Circus Fantasy at Disneyland, information. |
| Tour Memories | Allen, Roger | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 20 | Moscow Circus school. Vsevolod Kherts, juggler, strongman. Ali-Bec Kantemov, equestrian. |
| Misc. Notes | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 20 | Finnochio's club. Great America Park, Santa Clara, CA. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 21 | James Heathfield. Elmo Gobbs, advance. Jimmy Douglass, specs. | |
| More Info on CFA Convention | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 24, 26 | CFA news. | |
| At the Fair | Circus Joe | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 26 | Florida State Fair shows. |
| Circus Collection Sale | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 26 | Sale of Henry Lofgren's collection. | |
| (Cartoon) | 15 | 11 | 1986 | Mar | 17 | 26 | Cartoon: free tickets. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 1 | Photo: Larry Gagnon. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 2 | Eddie Howe, press. Robie Robinson, Margie. John McGinn. Ruby Kuhn. Pat White, animal trainer. Charles Bellatti, publicity. | |
| C&B's Special Edition | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Narrow Escape | Ankeny, Robert | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | n.p.n. | Ruben Caballero, Judith and family. |
| James M. Cole Circus | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 4, 6 | James M. Cole All Star Circus information, acts. |
| In the Mail | Brott, John | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 6 | Thanks for Circus Report. |
| Special Wedding | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 6 | Wedding, Janice Armstron, clown and Scott Albright. | |
| Ronald McDonald Circus | Knight, Almond | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 8, 10 | Ronald McDonald Circus information, acts. |
| Special Show | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 10 | Chuck Burnes produced comedy, magic show. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 10 | Gee Gee Engesser's elephants. Kenneth Feld. Freda Krone. David Polk, Lynne. | |
| Culpepper Circus | McGinn, John | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 12 | Culpepper Circus information, acts. |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 13 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine Circus, acts. |
| Routes | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 14 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's Stage show; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Royale (New Zealand); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Tarzan Zerbini, blue, gold. Other shows. | |
| Honors for Clyde Beatty | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 16 | Clyde Beatty-Wallace Bros. Circus. | |
| Luncheon Club | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 16 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. | |
| California Law Gets Tough on Telephone Fraud | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | n.p.n. | Phone promotions. | |
| Happy Circus | McMillen, A. | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 17 | Circus Fantasy at Disneyland, information. |
| Just Notes | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 17 | Frank A. Robbins route book items, 1886. | |
| Sale IsAnnounced | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 18 | Sale of Harlem Globetrotters, Ice Capades. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 18 | Brad Byers. Ken Griffin. Michelle Lapp, concessions. | |
| Strict Laws in Oregon | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 18 | Laws, non-profit fund raising. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 19 | Charlie Charles bicycle. Great Wallenda Duo. Arvel Allread, musician and Grace, tickets. Mike Martin. Wini McKay, aerial. Chester Cable, foot juggler. Doug Ashton, Sally. Jay Cochrane, wire. Dave Knoderer, horse. Others. | |
| Greetings from Australia | Perry, Ron | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 20 | Sole Bros. Circus (Australia), information, acts. |
| Correction | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 20 | Correction, opening date, Beatty-Cole. | |
| Russian Elephant Act | Morrison, George | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 21 | Anatoli Kornilov's elephants, act. |
| Biz OK in So. California | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 21 | Circus Vargas. | |
| Tricks Aplenty | Taylor, Robert | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 24 | Frank Oliver, juggler, unicycle, etc. Jeff McBride, illusion. Tina Lenert. Scott Cervine. |
| Russian Flood | Morrison, George | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 26 | Russia, hotels, food. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 27 | Pat Graham, Vivian. David Gucwa, elephant handler (zoo). Andy Swan, Swan Bros. Circus. David Tetrault, circus pastor. | |
| Book Review | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 27 | Book review, "Animal Heros: Stories of Courageous Family Pets and Animals in the Wild," by Byron G. Wels. |
| Law Modifications Sought | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 28, 31 | Dallas prohibits pyrotechnics in performance, show. RBBB. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | 30, 31 | Peyton & Rae, dog act. Don Peyton, doll dancer. Photos. |
| Notes | Beard, John | 15 | 12 | 1986 | Mar | 24 | n.p.n. | Ford Bros. Circus acts. Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 1 | Photo: Stimax comedy chimps and friends. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 2 | Phillip Huber, marionettes. Barnaby, juggler. Wayne Franzen, elephant Okha. Martha Resperman, trapeze. Albert Pernitsch. | |
| Barnum Exhibit at NYC | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 2 | New York Historical Society Barnum exhibit. | |
| Clown Remembered | Bishop, Pete | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 4, 35 | Charlie Lewis, clown. |
| Circus in Town | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 6 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Grotto Circus | Bryan, R. & J. | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 6 | Aut Mori Grotto Circus, Youngstown, OH, acts. |
| Prof. Miller's Magic Circus | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 8 | Stu and Sara Miller's Magic Circus, information, acts. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 8 | Death. Leopold Schneider, performer, clown. | |
| Garden Bros. | Bingaman, George | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 10, 27 | Garden Bros. produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Kay Circus | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 12 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Louisville Circus | Payne, Henry & Sally | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 14 | Roy Kelroy Circus, acts, staff. |
| End of an Era | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 18, 27 | Billy Smart's Circus history. |
| Hollywood Magic Circus | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 19 | Hollywood Magic Circus information, acts. | |
| Tom Mix Festival Set | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 19 | Tom Mix Festival, DuBois, PA. | |
| Concessions | Tonolli, Claude | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 19 | Concessionaires, pricing. |
| Windjammers | Barnes, Robert S. | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 20, 33 | Windjammers convention. |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 23 | Deaths. Alvin F. Miller, circus operator. Lee Mister, circus employee. Norman Wilbert, fan. | |
| Correction | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 23 | Correction, Rex Williams did not sell his elephants as previously reported. | |
| Routes | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 24 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Royale (NZ); Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Culpepper; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford, green, red; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini, blue, gold. Other shows. | |
| Int. All Star Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 28 | International All Star Magic Circus information, acts. Jim Nordmark. |
| Notes | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 28 | Bryan Clowns, Inc. Mike Pike, music dir. | |
| Circus at Youngstown | Pyles, Scott J. | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 29 | George Hubler produced Aut Mori Grotto Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 33 | Visitors at All Star Magic Circus. RBBB red unit information. | |
| In the News | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 33 | List of newspaper articles: RBBB unicorn, Circus Vargas, RBBB, Sarasota performers. | |
| Rate Hike Coming? | 15 | 13 | 1986 | Mar | 31 | 35 | Postage rates. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 1 | Photo: Bill Dykes sells circus balloons. | |
| Convention Announced | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 2 | U. of New Hampshire Juggling Club convention | |
| He's on Tour | Friday, Jon | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 2 | David Copperfield, magic. Also Circus Continental. |
| Portrait Up for Sale | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 4 | 1963 portrait of Charles Blondin. | |
| West Coast Show on Tour | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 4 | Big John Strong's Circus Variety Show,information, acts. | |
| Circus in Texas | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 5 | Clown Bros. Circus, Joe King operator. | |
| Festival Date Announced | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 5 | U of New Hampshire Mime Festival. | |
| Variety Show | Bottling, Irene | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 5 | Jon's Variety Show, Tony Bartok, owner. Acts. |
| Royal Hanneford - Green Unit | Friday, Jon | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 6, 8, 10, 12 | Royal Hanneford Circus, green unit, information, acts. Royal Hanneford red unit and unit no. 3. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 12 | John Zimmerman, aerial, Kim Kurth, marriage. Tim Tegge, clown. Billy Martin. Karen Antoinette Howe, trapeze. Others. | |
| Circus Vargas | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 14, 23 | Circus Vargas information, acts. | |
| Shrine Circus | Kohn, Martin F. | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 16 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine Circus information. |
| Zerbini Circus Plays Spokane | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 17 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus, blue unit, acts. | |
| Soviet Schools | Walker, Lee | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 18-19 | Moscow Circus school. Circuses in the Soviet Union. |
| Hotline | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 20 | Elephant, Thai (zoo), William J. Neuser, keeper. | |
| Lone Ranger Plays Malls | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 20 | Clayton Moore (Lone Ranger). | |
| At the Circus | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 21 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts, staff. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 21 | Daniel Acosta, Mareiba. Lucy Loyal, rider. | |
| Circus Visitors | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 22 | Visitors at Kelly-Miller Circus opening. |
| Luncheon Meet | Coffman, Jim | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 22 | CFA news. |
| Hotline | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 24 | Mountain lion attack. | |
| Sarasota Fair | Circus Joe | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 24 | Sarasota County Fair acts, shows. Dubsky family. |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Huber, Betty | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 25 | Holiday Hippodrome Stage Circus acts. |
| Circus Parade Special | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 25 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| Tigers, Tights and Tents | Hurst, Ron | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 26 | Circus exhibit, Decatur, IL, Macon County Museum. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 26 | Joe Rettinger, Jackie. Charlie Steinmetz, sideshow. Doug Henning, magic. Others. | |
| New Cereal on Shelf | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 26 | New cereal planned, "Circus Fun." | |
| In the News | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 27 | Un-named circus. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 27 | Sloans, King, Barrie. | |
| In the News | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 27 | List of newspaper articles: Circus Vargas; David Lucas, juggler; Los Armandos; Charlie Charles; Enrico Wallenda. | |
| Caution on Canadian Dates | Van Buskirk, Charley | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 28, 30 | Performers crossing the border, currency value, immigration, work permit, etc. |
| Fair Exhibit Approved | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 32 | Aeronautics exhibit. | |
| Correction | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 32 | Correction, Carson & Barnes Circus route. | |
| Man Kills Off Bats | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 32 | Killing bats, information on bats. | |
| Routes | 15 | 14 | 1986 | Apr | 7 | 34 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Royale (NZ); Circus Vargas; Jose Cole International; Coronas; M & M; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford, green, red; Swan Bros.; Tarzan Zerbini, blue, gold; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 1 | Photo: Buck Nolan, world's tallest clown. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 2 | Aden Lowry, Velma, clowns. Herb Head, calliope player. Johnny Peers, clown, dogs. Charlie Hackett, ringhostess. T-Bone. Kevin T. Patton, animal trainer. Mr. Lollipops. Great Wallenda Duo. | |
| Seattle Date | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 4 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 4 | Sarasota Sailor Circus. FSU Flying High Circus. | |
| Bartak Temple Shrine Circus | Stone, Arthur W. | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 6, 19 | Alberto Zoppe and Sandra produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Great American Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 8 | Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 8 | RBBB train derailment. | |
| Notes | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 8 | Kelly-Miller Circus. | |
| Performance Par Excellence | Howard, Frank | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 10 | Tim Kapp, Yves Milord, trampoline. |
| Circus in Wisconsin | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 12 | George Carden, John Jordan produced Shrine circus information, acts. | |
| Correction | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 12 | Correction, recent Paul Horsman articles, Zoppe Circus, Jimmy Cole. | |
| Elephant Mystery? | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 13 | Elephants, McClain, Tara (zoo). | |
| Some News Notes | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 13 | China, short-tailed monkeys. Southern white rhinocerous. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 13 | Jeffrey S. Murray, Susan Harlan, Harmur side show. Al Barkley Jr., clown. Ron Holiday, Joy. | |
| Elephant Census Reflections | Zeller, Ward C. | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 14 | Elephant census statistics. |
| In Memory | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 14 | Death. T. W. Phillips, Shriner. | |
| Routes | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 15, 18 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big John's Variety; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Royale (NZ); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Don Johnson; Liebel Family; M & M; Maine Shrine; Olympic International; Peanut; Sam Polack; RBBB blue, red; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini blue, gold; Alberto Zoppe. Other shows. | |
| Medinah Temple Shrine Circus | Friday, Jon | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 16-17 | Eddie Zacchini produced Shrine circus acts, staff. |
| Circus Music Explanation | Hubler, George | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 17 | Comment on Youngstown Circus review, Boom Boom Browning. Indoor circus music vs. tent show. |
| Notes | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 17 | Dog acts with Beck's Circorama show. | |
| Circus Rhino Shot | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 18 | Rhino escape. | |
| D.A. Looks at Fund Raising | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 19 | San Francisco, fund raising promotions. | |
| Circus Model Display Dates | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 19 | CMB news. | |
| Circus | Conley, Jane | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 20 | Circus acts at Otani Hotel, Los Angeles. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 20 | Winns, wire, wheel. John, Mike, Tina, Debbie. | |
| Clown Cooperative | Torkildson, Tim | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 21 | Clown cooperative, "Rent-A-Clown." |
| Notes | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 21 | 1930 film, "Dixiana." | |
| James M. Cole All Star Circus | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 22 | James M. Cole All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 22 | Rudolph Delmonte, contortion. Michael O'Shaughnessy, make-up artist. | |
| Court Says Taxes Are Owed | Hansen, Mark | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 23 | RBBB taxes. |
| Note | Reynolds, Richard | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 23 | Elephant Census, elephant Kongo. |
| Notes on Carden Int'l | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 24-25 | George Carden International Circus information, acts. |
| People | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 25 | Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. | |
| Clown Date | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 25 | Bryan Clowns, Inc. (Slim, Ginger and Shawnsee) show. | |
| 86 Tour Gets Underway | Kingston, Harry L. | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 26-27 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 27 | Bob Stoddard. Toby Twist, Miss Twirl, clowns. Dot Stone. Others. | |
| Correction | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 31 | Correction, recent report on Garden Bros. Circus, Esqueda Troupe incorrectly identified. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 31 | Death. Helen Long, circus performer. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 15 | 1986 | Apr | 28 | 31 | Rod Morrison, booking. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 1 | Photo: James Locke, clown, magic. | |
| New Arena Planned in NYC | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 2 | Madison Square Garden. | |
| Meeting Set | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 2 | CFA news. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 2 | John Lolli. Bill Williams, clown. Others. | |
| Virgil and Julie Honored | Waldron, Dan | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 3 | Magic Collector's Association meeting information. Also honored Virgil and Julie. |
| Correction | Hubler, George | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 4 | Correction, Grotto Circus in Youngstown, OH. |
| Tracker Kills Lion | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 4 | Mountain lion attack, killed. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 4 | Deaths. Harold Arlen, song writer. Margarette Jahn, performer. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 6 | Miguel Ayala, wire, and Michelle, hair hang. Omar Gosh, clown. Norby Arden, aerialist. Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. | |
| Show Program | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 6 | Hamid-Morton Circus acts. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 8 | Austin Miles. John Hadfield, Chris Shelton (Crash Brothers). Barry DeChant, clown. Bob Atterbury, Carol. Bobby Gibbs. Bob Yerkes, aerialist. Borden Twins. Pete Burnett, clown. | |
| Wm. Kay Circus | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 10 | William Kay Circus information, acts. |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Knight, Almond | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 12 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Notes | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 12 | CMB news. | |
| Yaarab Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 13 | Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 13 | Ernie Miller. Tom Ludwig. Piccolo Bros. (Mike, Silvus). Jake Conover. | |
| Ford Bros. | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 14 | Ford Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Kansas City PBA Circus | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 16 | George Hubler produced Police circus acts. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 16 | Tibor Alexander, agent. | |
| Suit Filed by Student | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 17 | Lion attack. | |
| Statue in Park | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 17 | Statue, John Ringling. | |
| Magic Circus Review | Sandman, Don | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 20 | Magic Circus Review acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 20 | Kave Knoderer, horse. | |
| Show Notes | Beard, John W. | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 21 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| In the News | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 21 | List of newspaper articles on circuses, performers. | |
| Columbus Circus | Sandman, Don | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 23 | William Kay produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 23 | List of shows in Tampa, FL past winter. |
| Many Without Insurance | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 27 | Businesses unable to get liability insurance, statistics. | |
| Show Notes | Beard, John W. | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 27 | Tommy Hanneford Circus acts. |
| 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | DIFFERENT ISSUE, SAME DATE, SAME NUMBERS, PAGE NUMBERS WILL REPEAT. | |||||
| (Photograph) | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 1 | Photo: John Hadfield, Crash the clown. | |
| International Holiday Circus | Conley, Jane | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 2 | Pino and Judy Suarez owned Circus, information, acts. |
| One of a Kind | Cuellar, David | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 3 | Klementis. |
| Day at the Circus | Abrahams, Norman | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 3 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Roberts Bros. | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 4, 12 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 6 | Tommy Hanneford's Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 6 | Tim Holst, program dir. | |
| Routes | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 8, 18 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Royale (NZ); Circus Vargas; Coronas; Great Y; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; M & M; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 9 | Pete Wood. Scott Tailor, clown. Ray Chandler. David SaLoutos. Pat White, animal trainer. | |
| Shrine Date | Sandman, Don | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 10 | Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Ringling Red in Cincinnati | Sandman, Don | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 10 | RBBB red unit. |
| Chipperfield Bros. Circus | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 11, 18 | Chipperfield Brothers Circus, Tommy and Charles, information, acts. |
| Kelly Miller Staff | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 12 | Kelly-Miller Circus staff. | |
| Show Line Up | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 14 | George Hubler produced Shrine, Police circuses acts. Alberto Zoppe produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| At the National Capital | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 17 | RBBB red unit. |
| Magic Weekend Planned | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 17 | Training seminar for magicians, mimes, clowns. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 18 | Death. A. Brill, builder's plans for circuses. | |
| Notes | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 18 | Move, "Turf Turf." | |
| K-M Hits the Road | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 19-20 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, staff. |
| Hotline | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 20 | Marina Zamperla, fall. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 20 | Hugo Zuniga. Harold Ronk, Merle Evans, Lou Jacobs. | |
| Program | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 20 | Coronas Circus acts. | |
| Sterling Circus | Byers, Brad | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 21 | Sterling Circus information, acts. |
| Carden Int'l | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 25, 27 | George Carden International Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Galaxy | Sandman, Don | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 26 | Circus Galaxy of Stars show information, acts. |
| Notes | 15 | 16-17 | 1986 | May | 12 | 26 | Dusterwinkle & Joy Co., wardrobe. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 1 | Photo: Bob Welz. | |
| C&B Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus people information. |
| Cooks' Show Band | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 4 | Cook's Show Band show, information. | |
| New Magic Theatre | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 4 | Colon, MI magic Theatre. | |
| Routes | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 6 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas; :Hamid-Morton; M & M; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Circus Gruss (France). Other shows. | |
| Pickle Family Circus on Tour | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 8 | Pickle Family Circus information, acts. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 8 | Circus World Park, Florida, closed. | |
| Pugh Tent Doubles Size | Phillips, Ed | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 10 | CFA news. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 10 | Tex Maynard. Skin & Bones. Chris Kilpatrick, tiger. | |
| Correction | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 12 | Correction, Charle Schlarbaum, Lynne Michael, Jack and the Beanstalk production. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 12 | Robinson's pigs. Tim Bickmore, concessions. Rolling Diamonds, roller skates. D. R. Miller. Others. | |
| Circus First | Wood, Pete | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 14 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. |
| In the Mail | Jenkins, Harry | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | n.p.n. | Response to "Circus Music Explanation" article by George Hubler. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | n.p.n. | Bob Fuller, magic, dogs. | |
| TV Special Coming | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | n.p.n. | Teddy Roosevelt documentary. | |
| Atayde Bros. Intern'l Circus | Conley, Jane | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 15 | Circo Atayde International Circus information, acts. |
| Show Programs | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 16 | Moslem Temple Shrine Circus, Detroit, acts. Carden International Circus acts. Clyde Bros. Circus acts, staff. Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus acts, staff. | |
| Western Features | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 18 | TV to air classic western films. List of films. | |
| Insurance Crisis | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 18 | Ford Motor Co., liability insurance. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 18 | Art Petri, clown. Jim Alexander, sea lion trainer. | |
| Beatty-Cole Staff | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 20 | Beatty-Cole Circus staff. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 20 | James Jarmon, motorcycles. James Wooten, bed of nails. | |
| Ringling's New Circus | Harrell, Nancy | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 21 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Show Program | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 22 | Hamid-Morton Circus acts. | |
| Beatty-Cole Program | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 22 | Beatty-Cole Circus acts. | |
| Mario Amanzini and Dina/Dragon Slayers | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 23 | Mario Manzini, escape artist. | |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Fitzpatrick, Paul | 15 | 18-19 | 1986 | May | 26 | 27 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 1 | Photo: Rosa Gibbs. | |
| Rowdy Treatment | Weller, Steve | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 2, 6 | 1890s, Pawnee Bill's Wild West, rowdy Princeton university studnets. |
| Routes | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Cirque Gruss (Fr.); Circus Knie; Coronas; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Circus Vargas; Toby Tyler; Franzen Bros. Other shows. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 6 | Jim Siegl, miniature circus. Theodore Wells. | |
| Circo Circo American | Conley, Jane | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 8, 10 | Vasquez Brothers' Circo Circo American information. |
| C&B Opening | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 12, 16 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Tacoma Shrine Circus | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 13 | Gatti produced Afifi Temple, Tacoma, WA circus information, acts. |
| Vidbel's Old Time Circus | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Vidbel's Old Time Circus information, acts. | |
| Circus Odyssey | Bingaman, George | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Ed Migley, Circus Odyssey produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Las Vegas Show Dates | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Circus Day show at Las Vegas, acts. | |
| Recipe for 'How to Kill a Circus" Stew | Perez, Bunni Bartok | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Unethical phone promotion, boiler room, bad press, law suits. |
| Note | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Carson & Barnes Circus. Circus City Festival, Peru, IN. | |
| Correction | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Carson & Barnes dates corrections. | |
| Circus in Seattle | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Nile Temple Shrine Circus, Seattle, WA, Tarzan Zerbini, producer, information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | n.p.n. | Great Wallenda Duo. Allen's seals. Ron Holiday, tiger. | |
| Reid Bros. | Reid, David E. | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 17 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Day and Dating? Almost | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 17 | Circus Vargas, Butler Carnival. | |
| Kelly-Miller | Stone, Arthur W. | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 18-19 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Barnum Quote | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 19 | P. T. Barnum, 1881. | |
| Shrine Date | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 20, 21 | Aleppo Shrine Circus, Wilmington, MA, Hamid-Morton produced, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 21 | Ben Lance, balance. Danny Daniels, juggler. Barry Yiengst, Jan. Sal Murillo. Paul Pugh. Abe Goldstein, clown. Blanche Balzer, acrobat. | |
| Ringling at the Garden | House, Albert | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 22-23 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Florida Circus Park Closed | 15 | 20-21 | 1986 | Jun | 2 | 27 | Circus World, Florida, closed. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 1 | Photo: Sir Harry James of Circus Galaxy. | |
| News from Spain | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 2 | Acts at the Scala, Madrid, Spain. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 2 | Steve Gangi, music dir. Michael Heatherton. Great Wallenda Duo. Rahhali Troupe, tumblers. Blinko & Maran. | |
| Routes | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 4 | Routes: Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Cirque Gruss; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Ringling's Thrill; Royal American; John Strong Variety; Swan Bros. Other shows. | |
| Moslem Shrine | Friday, Jon | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 6, 8 | Tarzan Zerbini gold unit Shrine circus acts. |
| Baraboo Opens for Summer | Jones, Sheelagh | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 10, 31 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, information. Circus World Museum circus acts. |
| Elephant Measurements | Hendricks, Tom | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 12 | Elephant, Tommy, measurements. |
| American Circus in U.K. | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 14, 20 | Jeffery and Peter Hoffman,'s American Circus information, acts. |
| K-M | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 15, 26 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Notes from John Strong | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 16 | Terrell Jacobs, Lynn. Dorian Blake, magic. T. J. Howell, juggler. Pedro Morales family. Barry Yiengst, Janette. | |
| Notes about Culpepper Circus | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 16 | Culpepper Circus. | |
| Help for Park Employees | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 17 | Circus World Park, Florida, employees. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 17 | Bill Burger. Dixie, dogs. Others. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 20 | Death. Yakima Canutt, stunt man, rodeo performer. | |
| CWM's Street Parade | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 20 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, parade. | |
| Franzen Bros. | Bingaman, George | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 21, 24 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Hetzer Spring Tour | Cohen, Jane | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 22 | Hetzer Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Jose Cole Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 23, 28 | Jose Cole Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 24 | Alfred Vidbel, elephant trainer. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 25 | Joh Friday. Lee Keener, elephant Big Tommy. Emmie Reed, balloons. | |
| International All Star Circus | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 27 | International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Day & Dating | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 27 | Circus Vargas, Circus Gatti. | |
| CWM's Circus Program | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 30 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, circus acts. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 30 | Toby Tyler Circus seats fall. | |
| Big Show | Abrahams, Norman | 15 | 22-23 | 1986 | Jun | 9 | 35 | Rudy Bros. International Productions produced Shrine circus acts. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 1 | Photo: Lou Ann Jacobs. | |
| People | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 2 | Harry Hammond, office mgr., co-treasurer. | |
| Fire! Fire! | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 2 | Un-named persons' fire. | |
| It's in the New | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 2 | List of articles on RBBB, Carson & Barnes. | |
| Shrine Circus in Mississippi | Johnson, Richard C. | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 4 | Zoppe's Circus Europa produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Hotline | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 4 | Miniature horses killed in fire. | |
| He Survives Fall | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 6 | Brian Miser, flyer, fall. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 6 | Waltens, balance. Tinkerbelle, cylinder act. | |
| Special Note | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 6 | Hollister, CA parade. | |
| Hit by Storm | Demry, Tom | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 8 | Animal Fantasy Petting Zoo hist by storm. |
| Note | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 8 | Zerbini Europeant Tent Circus. | |
| Routes | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 10 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Cirque Gruss (Fr.); Coronas; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Ringling Thrill; Shrine; Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| All American Circus | Swafford, Jim | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 12 | All American Circus - George Carden Circus acts. |
| Unusual Police Units | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 12 | Elephants used as police units, Srirangam, India. | |
| They Watch Tent Raising | Phillips, Ed | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 14 | CFA news. |
| Collectable Items | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 14 | Emmett Kelly circus collectables to be produced. | |
| Beatty-Cole Parades | Phillips, Ed | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 15 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus in New Jersey parade. |
| Side Show | Hoskins, Rusty | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 19 | Rick and Shelly Dennis's 10 in 1 Circus Side Show information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 19 | Joe Pon, announcer. Doug Terranova, tiger trainer. Jean Michon, animal trainer. Mike Gorman. Timothy Tegge, clown act. | |
| Nomination for Hall of Fame | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 22 | International Circus Hall of Fame nomination information. | |
| Clown Days Festival | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 22 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, event "Clown Days." | |
| Midway Features Elephant | DaDeppo, George | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 24 | Elliott Amuseument Co. midway information, Elephant, Randa. |
| Correction | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 24 | Correction, route listing for Borger Bros.-Berlin show. | |
| Clown Cooperative | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 25 | Clown cooperative, "Rent-A-Clown." | |
| Georgian Co. | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 25 | Doc Swan's Georgian Co. show information. |
| NY Park Ride Closed | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 26 | Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster. | |
| Show Program | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 26 | Grand Cirque Universal (Canada) acts. | |
| Shrine Circus | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 27 | El Kahir Shrine Circus, Waterloo, IA, acts. | |
| Tokyo Panda Gives Birth | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 27 | Japan, panda birth. | |
| Shrine Circus Program | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 28 | El Kahir Shrine Circus, Cedar Rapids, IA, acts. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 28 | Mike Phillips, Tricia, illusions. | |
| Super Circus Int'l | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 29 | Al Stencell's Super Circus International (Canada), information, acts. |
| Film Sequel Planned | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 29 | New movie, "The Green Door: The Sequel," wants dwarfs, midgets, fat ladies, geeks. | |
| Carnies Not Welcome | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 30 | Elko, OK, policy to prohibit carnivals unless local people are hired. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 30 | Al Vidbel. Joe Myers, clown. | |
| Long Mercy Mission | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 30 | British Army camel. | |
| New Canvas | Phillips, Ed | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 31, 32 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus new tent, performers, management personnel. |
| Circus in L.A. | Swafford, Jim | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 32 | Circus Gatti acts. |
| Elephant Volunteer | Hendricks, Tom | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 33 | Toledo Zoo animals. |
| Carousel Sold | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 33 | Sarasota's Ringling Museum carousel items sold at auction. | |
| C&B | Holehouse, Ken | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 34-35 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Note | 15 | 24 | 1986 | Jun | 16 | 39 | Delavan, WI, Circus Day program. Franzen Bros. Circus. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 1 | Photo: Kim Loyal, circus aerialist. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 2 | Madrid, Spain, Julian de la Horra Reguez, slide for life, death. | |
| Show Notes | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 2 | Day and date: Beatty-Cole, Toby Tyler circuses. Pickle Family Circus. Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| 1886 Circus | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 2 | Logan Pritcheet, Charlie Roark, circus history program. | |
| Rudy Bros. | Kramien, Stan | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 3, 6 | Rudy Bros. Circus, information, acts, staff. Rudy Jacobi. |
| Routes | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Cirque Gruss (Fr.); Kelly-Miller; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| In Memory of Robert Rayburn | Rayburn, Virginia | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 6 | Ode to George's Baby, in memory of Robert Rayburn. |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 8 | Death. Estella Montillo, equestrienne. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 8 | Bates Bros. International Circus, Richard W. Bates. Mell Hall, clown. T. J. Howell, juggler. | |
| Getting It All Together | Heist, Walter G. Jr. | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 10 | RBBB red unit, blue unit. |
| Photo Display | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 12 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, photo display. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 12 | Struppi Hanneford. | |
| Shrine Circus | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 14 | El Karubah Shrine Circus, Shreveport, LA, acts. | |
| Franzen in Indiana | Sandman, Don | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 16 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Toledo Shrine | Hendricks, Tom | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 18, 21 | Sam T. Polack produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Convention Dates Set | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | n.p.n. | National Costume Convention. | |
| Correction | Dubsky, Harry | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | n.p.n. | Correction, May 12, 1986 issue, article on Circus Galaxy. |
| Toby Tyler | Bingaman, George | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | n.p.n. | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts. |
| Friendly Bros. | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | n.p.n. | Friendly Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Galaxy | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 19 | Circus Galaxy information, acts. |
| Insurance News | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 19 | Liability insurance. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 22 | Harry Ellis, advance. Leigh Heisinger, space wheel. Philippe Petit, wire. Bob Kellogg, zoo elephants. Army Maguire, Bobby Moore, elephant men. Nellie Hanneford, dressage. Scott Riddle, elephant man and Heidi Strommer marriage. Bruce Pfeffer's Circus of the Kids. | |
| Youth Outshot Oakley | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 22 | Annie Oakley. | |
| George Carden Circus | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 23 | George Carden's Circus International information. Acts. |
| Hotline | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 24 | Bobo Fuentes circus family killed, Peru, South America. | |
| Elephant Workshop Dates | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 24 | Elephant Management Workshop, Calgary, Canada. | |
| Acts Set for Texas Dates | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 24 | Big John Strong's Circus Variety Show,information, acts. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 24 | Death. Charles M. Simmons, fan. | |
| Int. Magic Spectacular | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 25-26 | Jim Nordmark's International Magic Spectacular information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 26, 27 | Bobb Gibbs. Delilah Wallenda, sky walk. Others. | |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 27 | Hollywood on Ice show. |
| C&B Visitors | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 27 | Visitors at Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Largest and Smallest in Ariz. | Krieger, Marvin | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 28, 29 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts. |
| New Madison Square Garden | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 29 | Madison Square Garden, plans to tear it down. | |
| Notes | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 29 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Toledo Circus Staff | Hendricks, Tom | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 30 | Zenobia Temple Sshrine Circus staff. Sam T. Polack, George Hubler, producers. |
| News Flash | Hyde, Steve | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 31 | Magicians, magic shows. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 25 | 1986 | Jun | 23 | 35 | Bobby Reynolds, sideshow. Karen Lowande, cloud swing. Verne Reasoner, props. Warren Thomas, zoo. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 1 | Photo: Rahhali Troupe. | |
| MIA Bookings | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 2 | Acts booked by Murillo International Artists. | |
| CWM Visitors | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 2 | Visitors at Circus World Musuem, Baraboo. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 2 | Roller coaster car derails, people killed, Edmonton, Canada. | |
| Insurance Costs Soar | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 3 | Dude Ranches, insurance rates. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 3 | Letita Bartlett, Rene Collins, clowns. Others. | |
| Routes | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple, Carson & Barnes; Children's World of Circus; Circus Knie; Cirque Gruss (Fr.); Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Herriott Animal; Kelly-Miller; Make-A-Circus; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Royal Sanger; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| M&M Circus | Phelps, Manuel | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 6 | Grace McIntosh's M & M Circus information, acts. |
| Toby Tyler Circus | Jirsa, Bob | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 6 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Circus Flora | Siegling, H. Carter | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 8, 10, 12 | David Balding's Circus Flora information, acts. |
| Holiday Hippodrome Show | Freeman, Ed | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 14 | Holiday Hippodrome Show information, acts. |
| Circus Show at Baraboo | Logelin, Edwin C. | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 16, 20, 21 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, information, circus acts. |
| Interesting Note | Holehouse, Ken | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 21 | Jugle Land's Mall show, Ken Benson, "Turtle." |
| Free Circus | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 22 | Acts at Cleveland, OH, free circus. | |
| Notes | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 22 | Make-A-Circus. Peru, IN, Circus City Festival. | |
| Circus Visit | Phillips, Ed | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 22 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Hotline | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 24 | Michael Heatherton, one man band. Disneyland fire. | |
| Notes | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 24 | Barnum Museum. | |
| Circus on the Move | Wilson, Jessica | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 26-27 | Circus Gatti information, acts. |
| Some C&B Personnel | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 27 | Carson & Barnes elephant dept., band. | |
| Rudy Bros. | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 28 | Rudy Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 29 | Joco, clown. Michael Heatherton, one man band. Others. | |
| Please Note | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 29 | Correction, Alan Hatch, Shawn Jones, acrobats, omitted from last week's Friendly Bros. Circus article. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 30 | John Hadfield, clown. Dick Anderson, Bob Delenney. Others. | |
| Circus Model Displayed | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 31 | Circus model display. | |
| Circus Visit | Hogben, John | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 31 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Mascot Is Dead | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 31 | Texas USA, bull (not elephant), death. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 26 | 1986 | Jun | 30 | 35 | Toby Tyler Circus seats collapse. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 1 | Photo: Meret Ryhiner. | |
| Special Circus Presentation | Jirsa, Robert | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 2 | Acts at Long Island, NY Rosie and Herbert's Circus show. |
| Carnival Notes | Steinmetz, Jim | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 2 | James E. Strates Shows information. |
| Magic Show in Florida | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 3 | Bill Birchfield's magic show. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 3 | Johnny Peers. Miss Charlie. D. R. Miller, Isla. Hal Haviland. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| Routes | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Children's World; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Ringling Thrill; Roberts Bros.; Royale American (Australia); Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Circus Variety Show | Conley, Jane | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 6 | Big John Strong's Circus Variety Show,information, acts. |
| Show Folks in Wisconsin | Meah, Johnny | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Acts at Dell's Crossroads, Wisconsin. |
| News Item at Press Time | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Florida, insurance liability. | |
| TV Comments | Smith, Roger | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | List of circus movies. |
| Date Corrections | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Corrections, route listings, Cardne International, Shrine. | |
| 1987 Calendar Completed | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Calendar featuring chimps. | |
| They're Heading Home | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Caravan Stage Co. show. | |
| Famous Side Show Freak | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Jo Jo, dog faced boy. | |
| At the Circus | Bingaman, George | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 8 | CFA news. |
| At the Fair | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 8 | Acts at Marin County Fair, CA. | |
| Monkeys on Loan to S. F. | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 10 | China lends golden monkeys to San Francisco zoo. | |
| Hawaii Report | Ghirard, Kent | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 10 | Sam Alexander side show, acts. |
| Settlement Reached | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 10 | Royal Hanneford Circus wins lawsuit, elephant's death. | |
| Memphis Show | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Ringling Thrill Circus information. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 12 | Toby Twist, Miss Twirl, clowns. Barry Yiengst, Janette. Sam Alexander side show. | |
| Coronas Circus | Ahart, Bob | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 14 | Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| New Release Announced | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 14 | T-Bone's' booklet. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 16-17 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. | |
| CMB Celebrates 50 Years | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 18 | CMB news. | |
| Family Attends Wedding | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 18 | Paul Keppo's wedding, family. | |
| Half-Man Still Alive | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 18 | Johnny Eck (Hardt), half-man. | |
| Kelly Miller | Bingaman, George | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 19 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Ford Bros. | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 20 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Mall Show | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 20 | Endangered Species Animal Show, Engessers, owners, information. |
| Bahamas Show | Bryant, Darrell | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 21 | Magic, illusion show, Bahamas. Mike Phillips, Tricia. |
| Carnival Closes | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 22 | Marvin Strong's Strong Amuseument Co. closes, liability insurance the cause. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 22 | Ray Moreau, Betty. Loyal-Repensky Troupe riders. Luna Family. | |
| New Clown Trio Is a Hit | Bruckman, Joe Jr. | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 23 | Tegge, Bisbee & Johnson, clown act. Tim Tegge, Jerry Bisbee, Harry Johnson. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 23 | Brad Byers. Spanky & Ramirez, clowns. | |
| Ford Bros. | Reid, David E. | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 24 | Ford Bros. Circus information. |
| Woes of the Road | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 24 | Dot Stone, circus souvenirs, Carson & Barnes. | |
| Bentley Bros. | Conley, Jane | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 25 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 26, 27 | Book review, "Juggling - The Art and It's Artists," by KarlHeinz Zeithen, Andrew Allen. |
| Salary Schedules | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | W. C. Coup's list of side show people's salaries. | |
| Star Appears Like Magic | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Robert Moyer, illusions. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | Joe Naud, Betty, Jan. Lynn Metzer, Terrell Jacobs. Mike Polakov, Hazel. Dick Johnson, Freak Animal Show. Bill Dykes, Dick (Dykes Bros., novelties). Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Notes | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | n.p.n. | CFA news. | |
| New York Bans Circus | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 27 | Toby Tyler Circus banned in state of New York. Pennsylvania officials forbid wooden bleachers. | |
| TV Film Being Planned | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 31 | TV movie, P. T. Barnum. | |
| New Arrival | 15 | 27 | 1986 | Jul | 7 | 31 | Steven Wallenda, Angel. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 1 | Photo: The Bermans. | |
| Marine World's Opening Is Big | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 2 | Marine World Africa USA, Vallejo, CA. | |
| New Book Published | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 2 | Book, "German Circus History," by Gunther/Winkler. | |
| In the Mail | Murphy, Dave | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 3 | Phrase, "Children of all ages . . . " |
| Notes | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 3 | Jacki Althoff. Rudy Bros. Circus. | |
| Birthday Parade | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 3 | Keith Fraser, attorney. | |
| Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 4 | Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus information, acts. |
| Circusing in Oregon | Reid, David E. | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 6 | Reid Bros. Circus information. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 6 | Saul Shafton, ringmaster, magic. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| Tent Raising | Turner, Al | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 7 | CFA news. |
| Insurance | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 7 | Liability insurance. | |
| (Cartoon) | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 7 | Cartoon, Out of Bounds, elephant and golf. | |
| Beatty-Cole | Bingaman, George | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 8, 25 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. |
| RBBB Production in Memphis | Humphreys, Ken | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 10, 23 | Ringling Thrill Circus information. |
| From Minnesota | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 12, 21 | RBBB circus train, circus trains. |
| Circus in Wheaton | Holehouse, Ken | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 14 | Norman Borger, Elton Berlin produced Police circus, information, acts. |
| He Would Enjoy Mail | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 14 | Johnny Eck, half-man. | |
| Routes | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 15 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barns; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Ford Bros.; Friendly Bros.; Herriott; Bill Kay; Kelly-Miller; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Ringling Thrill; Royale American (Australia); Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Europorama | Reid, David E. | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 16 | John Winn's Europorama Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 18, 19 | Bobby Poe, clown. Swaying Stars. | |
| Follow the Leader | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 18 | Carnival Time Shows, Butler Amusements. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 18 | Josephine Hilton Howe. | |
| But, Will It Play in Peoria? | Maxfield, Henry W. | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 19 | Donny Johnson's show, information. |
| Notice to Agents | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 20 | 1891, letter sent to agents with Adam Forepaugh show. | |
| Shriner Replies | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 22 | Shrine temples, advertising rules. | |
| Shocking Lesson | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 22 | India, tigers, preventing attacks. | |
| Twas Napoleon | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 22 | Napoleon rides circus horse. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 23 | Pet lion attack. | |
| Scholarship Fund Bar-B-Que | Bartok, B. | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 24 | Jon's Variety Show, Tony Bartok, owner. Acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 26 | Bobby Golden, ringmaster, clown, magic. Michael Christensen, clown. Jenda Smaha, elephants. Army Maguire, elephant act. Tony Diano, elephants. Lee Keener, elephant act. | |
| Must Unusual Man | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 26 | Matthew Buckinger, armless, legless, 1700s. | |
| Convention Time | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 26 | CFA news. | |
| Miles Narrates Lipizzan Show | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 26 | Austin Miles. | |
| About Your Car's Cooling System | 15 | 28 | 1986 | Jul | 14 | 27 | Facts, auto cooling systems. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 1 | Photo: Blinko and Maran Balloon-A-Rama. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 2 | Dave Gerard, Robert Temple, clowns. Paul Horsman. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 3 | Death. Tony Smaha Sr., horse trainer. | |
| Old Wagons Arrive in Peru | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 4 | Florida Circus Hall of Fame relocated to Peru, IN, circus wagons, artifacts. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 6 | Death. Harris W. Reynolds, tight wire, etc. | |
| At the Circus | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 6 | Ed Migley's Circus Odyssey acts. | |
| New Safety Rules Proposed | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 8 | New York state proposed safety and liability requirements for circuses and other shows. | |
| Clown Anniversary | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 8 | Larry Harmon, clown. Other former Bozo clowns. | |
| Charges Against Animal Man | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 10 | Essex, MA man mistreating animals. | |
| Siegle Joins Magic Show | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 10 | Ned Seigle or Ted Seigle. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Taggart, Barbara | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 12 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Jaycee Show | Hollis, Tim | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 12 | Elkton, MD, Jaycees' show, acts. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 14, 19 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Routes | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 16, 18 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Ford Bros.; Herriott; Hollywood Animal; Peanut; Pickle Family; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal American (Australia); Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| New Rules Sought in N.Y. | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 18 | Brookhave, NY, proposed laws issuing permits for circuses and other shows. | |
| Notes on a Show | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 19 | Huntington, WV, Family Fun Festival show, acts. | |
| Please Note | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 21 | Circus Gatti. | |
| Circus Menu | Bryan, Russell J. | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 21 | Roberts Bros. Circus cookhouse, Brian LaPalme. |
| Hotline | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 21 | Wheeling, IL, Family Festival show blow down. | |
| Beatty-Cole Circus | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 22, 23 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Great American Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 24, 26 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Professional Viewpoint | Haviland, Hal | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 25, 26 | Ed Morris, balloon sculpture. Photo. List of others who did this entertainment. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 29 | 1986 | Jul | 21 | 27 | Mike Pike, band dir. Tim Tegge, clown. David King, illusions, etc. Harry Albacker, magic. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 1 | Photo: Joyce Rice. | |
| They Visit the Big Show | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Beatty in Mass. | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 2 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Circus Plays in Baltimore | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 3 | Acts performing at Baltimore's Inner Harbor power plant. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 3 | Calgary Stampede, Canada, horse team accident. | |
| Magician at Brooklyn Park | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 3 | Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Royal American Circus | Johnson, Richard | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 4 | Royal American Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 4 | Kelly-Miller Circus elephant escape. | |
| Show People Visit | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 6 | Mike Polakova, clown, and Hazel. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 6 | Tulsa, OK, zoo elephant Sneezy injures keeper. | |
| Correction | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 6 | Correction, June 29, 1986 issue, Toby Tyler article. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 6 | Don Anderson, Jo Anne, horse troupe. Bryan clowns. | |
| Florida to Oust Monkeys | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 8 | Florida, wild monkeys. | |
| Birthday Party | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 8 | Toby Circus Ballantine circus troupe. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 10 | Elephant, Roxy. Chinese Acrobats of Taiwan. Ringling Thrill Circus. |
| Sedan (Kansas) Activity | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 10 | State Clowns of America meeting. | |
| Routes | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 12, 18 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Ford Bros.; Franzen Bros.; Herriott; Hollywood Animal; Hubler International; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Kelly-Miller; Royale American (Australia); Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| Festival Time | Circus Joe | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 14 | Brandon, FL, Circus Festival, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 16 | Ron Perry, Pam, Australia. Harry Albacker, magic. Coco, clown. Ervin Hall, baboons. Al Lamarre, sway pole. Waltens. Others. | |
| Toby Tyler | Powell, Frank | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | n.p.n. | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Side Show at Coney Island | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | n.p.n. | Side Shows by the Seashore, acts. | |
| Cyclone Reopens at Coney Is. | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | n.p.n. | Cyclone roller coaster, Coney Island. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | n.p.n. | Jim Russell, Peanut Circus. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Philippe Petit, wire. Others. | |
| Pepsi Buys Int'l Unit | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | n.p.n. | Pepsico Inc. buys international unit of Seven-Up. | |
| Beatty Plays in Pittsfield | Morrison, George | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 17 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Colorful Edition | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 17 | Shire Extravaganza, horses. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 18 | Paul Hoskinson, animals. Ernest Borgnine. | |
| Date Change | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 18 | Correction, Carson & Barnes Circus route. | |
| New York State Has New Laws | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 19 | New York state laws covering circuses and carnivals. | |
| L.A. Model Show | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 19 | CMB news. | |
| People | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 21 | Dave Mullaney. Billy Burr, carnival. Buck Nolan, clown. Davide Zoppe. Others. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 22 | Dorian Blake, illusions. Pete Mortensen. Others. | |
| In the Mail | Megaarden, Ted | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 22 | Johnny Eck, half-man. |
| Look Back | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 22 | Ringling Bros. Circus, 1900. | |
| Herriott's Are Busy Folks | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 23 | John and Mary Ruth Herriott, their three shows. Herriott's Trained Animal Show; a free circus; and show at Baltimore's Power Plant. Acts. | |
| Fair Attendance Is Big | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 23 | Alameda County Fair, CA. | |
| Beatty Show | Giberson, Mary Jane | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 24 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Kelly-Miller | Reinhart, Bob | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 25-27 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, parade. |
| Animal Abuse Reported | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 27 | Animal abuse in Britain. | |
| Insurance | 15 | 30 | 1986 | Jul | 28 | 31 | California, reforming liability insurance. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 1 | Photo: Steve Gangi. | |
| Fairfax, Va. Fair | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 2 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| Big Apple | Gaizick, John | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 2, 8, 10 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Reid Show to Texas | Barton, Billy | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 3, 6 | Reid Bros. Circus information. |
| Routes | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Ford Bros.; Franzen Bros.; Hanneford Family; Harriott; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Kelly-Miller; Royale American (Australia); Shrine; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth; Trazan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Clown Party | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 10 | Antioch, CA, girls injured, amusement ride. | |
| Children of All Ages | Anderson, Dick | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 12 | Phrase, "Children of all ages . . . " |
| Please Note | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 12 | 1987 calendar, Lance Lot Link chimps. | |
| New Thrust for Horse Show | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 14 | Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show information. | |
| News Item | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 14 | Circus acts at tennis tournament, Reno, NV. | |
| Model Circus on Display | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 16 | Pittsburgh, PA Children's Museum summer program, "Sensational Summertime Circus." | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 16 | Mary Hood, clown. | |
| Great Circus Parade | Jones, Sheelagh | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 18, 28 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| Show Notes | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 19 | Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 19 | Hal Haviland. Circus Galaxy. Harry Albacker, magic. Others. | |
| Circus Flora - 1986 | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 20 | Photos, Circus Flora: Yo-Yo the clown (Cecil McKinnon), Anouk and Flora the elephant, James Zoppe's Rosinback riders, Delilah Wallenda, Anouk with Flora the elephant. | |
| Circus | Minegar, Barb | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 22 | Tony Smaha Sr. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 22 | Anderson's Texas White Horses. Montie Montana Wild West. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 23, 24 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Look Back | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 24 | Forepaugh & Sells Bros Circus, 1901. | |
| Special Cancellation | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 25 | First Day Cover Envelopes commemorate the Great Circus Parade. | |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 25 | Radcliffe the comedy orang. | |
| They're Popular Stars | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 25 | Siegfried & Roy, illusions. | |
| Look Back | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 26 | Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, 1900. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 26 | Bill Rivers, horse, chimp. Guy Sherrill. Philippe Petit, wire walker. | |
| Quote | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 28 | Abraham Lincoln quote, elephant. | |
| Show Line-Up | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 28 | Coronas produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Show Line-Up | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 29 | Pete and Giselle Wood, producers, Circus Fantasy, information, acts. | |
| Cavalcade Date Announced | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 29 | Annual Cavalcade of Clowns seminar. | |
| Shrines Start Probe | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 29 | Shrine fund raising practices. | |
| Clown Program | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 30 | Clown Carnavale Canade, Clowns in Concert show. | |
| New Electronic Keyboard Instruments Perfected for the Circus | Gangi, Steve | 15 | 31 | 1986 | Aug | 4 | 31 | New keyboard, Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Its setup. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 1 | Photo: Glenn Parkins. | |
| Clown Activity | Rusty | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus clown alley, list of guest clowns. |
| Hotline | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 2 | Copenhagen, Denmark, zoo elephant death. | |
| Routes | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Ford Bros.; Hanneford Family; Herriott; Make A Circus; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| News from Central Illinois | Maxfield, Henry W. | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 6, 8 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. Franzen Bros. Circus. |
| Suit Settlement | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 8 | Lawsuit settlement, man killed at Disneyland 1981. | |
| Special Date Announced | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 8 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. | |
| He Visits Compound | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 10 | Animal Advocates animal compound. | |
| Fair Draws Well | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 10 | Contra Costa County, CA, Fair. | |
| Russian Track Big Cat | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 12 | Vladivostok, Russia, big tiger. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 14 | Saul Shafton. Dot Stone. Zunigas, jugglers. Mark Vozza. Doug Ashton. Lee Keener, elephants. Others. | |
| Toby Tyler | Gresham, F. W. | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 15 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Kelly Miller | Sanders, Francis E. | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 16 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus information, staff. |
| Make-A-Circus | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 18 | Make-A-Circus information. | |
| Show Program/Personnel | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 19 | Great American Circus acts, staff. | |
| Misc. | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 19 | Elephants' weight. | |
| In the Mail | MacAllister, Copeland | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 20 | Phrase, "Children of all ages . . . " |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 20 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. | |
| Show on Tour | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 21 | World of Fantasy Players show information. | |
| Look Back | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 21 | Barnum & Bailey Circus, 1903. | |
| News from Central Illinois | Maxfield, Henry W. | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 22 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 23 | Cathy Rogers, ringmistress. Beatty-Cole, Olde Tyme American Circus (Plunkett). | |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 23 | Great American Circus. | |
| In Memoriam | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 24 | Death. Robert G. Earl, owner, Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| At the Rose Bowl | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 24 | Acts, staff, at July 4 show at Rose Bowl. Bob Yerkes, producer. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 24 | Nicholson, PA, tiger loose. Andalusia, AL, alligator attack. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 24 | Wade Burck, tiger trainer. | |
| Blackpool Tower Circus - 1986 | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 26-27, 28 | Blackpool Tower Circus information, acts. |
| Acts Working in Las Vegas | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 28 | Acts at Las Vegas. | |
| July 4th Blown | Lorentz, Dave | 15 | 32 | 1986 | Aug | 11 | 30-31 | Friendly Bros. Circus loses date or dates, lost insurance. Vidbel Old Tyme Circus loses dates, New York State regulations. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 1 | Photo: Michael "Tuba" Heatherton. | |
| Laws Clamp Down on Circuses | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 2 | New York State's bill, safety requirements, circuses, carnivals. | |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 2 | Harpo, clown. Saneil Suskow. Axel Gautier family. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 2 | Mike Poteete, clown. Others. | |
| Elephant Interest Group | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 4 | Elephant Interest Group, non-profit, Wayne State University. | |
| People Notes | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 6 | Bob Earl, death. Dick Stuart. Mark Vozza, elephant Tanya. Bob Langin, Marji, clowns. Others. |
| Circus du Soleil at Quebec | MacAllister, Copeland | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 8, 12, 14 | Cirque du Soleil, Canada, information, acts. |
| Routes | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 10 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Royale (Australia); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Ford Bros.; Hanneford Family; Herriott; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Vidbel's Olde Tyme; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Show Keeps Busy | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 14 | Scott's Continental Circus (Canada) information, acts. | |
| Carden Shrine Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 16-17, 22 | George Cardon International Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | n.p.n. | Philippe Petit. Bobby Gibbs, menagerie. Charles Mason, advance. Doug Ford, confections. Jenda Smaha. Jo An Pinson, elephant. Emmett Kelly Jr. Great Circus Parade cookhouse staff. | |
| Nice Visit | Levett, Charlie | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | n.p.n. | Lilli-Anna, leopards. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | n.p.n. | Jessie Griffiths, organist. Harry Albacker, magic. Others. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 22, 23 | Franz Tetch, elephant man. Tomi Liebel's circus. Steve Gangi, music dir. Daisy's Ham & Egg Revue. Carla Wallenda. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Circus Concert | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 23 | Sioux Falls, SD, band circus concert. | |
| Big Apple | McGrath, William H. | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 24 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| In Memory | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 24 | Death. Don Rogers, circus juggler. | |
| Manzini Escapes from Jail | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 25 | Mario Manzini, escape artist. Circus Evita information, acts. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 25 | Death. Kenneth H. McConnell, circus trouper. | |
| Popular Fair Attraction | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 26-27 | Yiengst Magic Circus information. Robinson's Racing Pigs show (Mel Silverlake) information. |
| Showmen at CHS Convention | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 27 | List of showmen at CHS convention. | |
| Toby Tyler | Gresham, F. W. | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 29, 31 | Toby Tyler Circus information (continued). |
| Notes About People | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 31 | Smokey Jones, elephants. | |
| Proud Grandparents | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 31 | Dave Twomey family. | |
| Show Has New Address | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 31 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 33 | 1986 | Aug | 18 | 35 | Army McGuire, elephant act. Great American Circus people, visitors. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 1 | Photo: Nick Weber, Royal Lichtenstein Circus. | |
| Soviet Stars Defect | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 2 | Nikolai Nikolski, Bertalina Kazakova, high wire. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 2 | Michael Anthony. Paz & Rica, jugglers, etc. Phillip Huber marionettes. | |
| Reading Clowns | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 2 | RBBB clowns. | |
| Big John Show | Parker, Raymond | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 3, 6 | Big John Strong's indoor show, information, acts. |
| Challenge | Gaizick, John | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 4, 6 | Mike Griffin, escape artist act. |
| In Rebuttal | Percy, Rick | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 8 | Response to article on New Electronic Keyboard. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 10 | Hanabelle, clown. Ray-Mond, magic. Steve Swika Jr.'s show. Others. | |
| Party Time in Baraboo | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 10 | People at Mrs. Jean Ringling's party, Baraboo, WI. | |
| Stars at the Power Plant | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 11 | Photograph of performres at Baltimore's Power Plant show. | |
| Routes | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 12 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Royale (Australia); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Ford Bros.; Hanneford Family; Herriott; Hubler International; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Toby Tyler; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | n.p.n. | Book, "Catch a Falling Clown." Nerveless Nocks. David Hackett, chimps. Alphonso Loyal-Repenski. Dudley Riggs. Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Montgomery Queen Circus | Van Wyck, S. R. | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 14, 24 | Montgomery Queen Circus, 1875. Sig Sebastian. |
| Circus at the Fair | Babcock, Allen | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 15 | International Fair Time Circus information, acts. |
| Art Showing | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 15 | Exhibit, paintings from the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. |
| Pyrotechnics OK'd for Dallas | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 18 | RBBB red unit, pyrotechnics. | |
| News Flash | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 18 | Royal Hanneford Circus to be filmed. | |
| Diano Elephants | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 18 | List of elephants owned by Tony Diano, presented by Lee Keener family. | |
| Circus Claims Safety Is OK | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 20 | Big Apple Circus, safety. | |
| Important Notice | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 20 | Jacki Althoff family. | |
| Circus Activity | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | n.p.n. | William Kay Circus, information, acts, staff. | |
| Youth Circus | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | n.p.n. | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| Most Unusual Show in London | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | n.p.n. | 1866, Signor Ethardo, gymnast. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 21 | Gunnar Amadis. | |
| Look Back | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 21 | Forepaugh & Sells Bros Circus, 1904. | |
| Show Programs | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 22 | Acts at McClean County IL Fair. Acts at Jimmy Douglass produced show, Waynesville, MO. | |
| People | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 22 | Steve Gangi, one man orchestra. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 23 | Book review, "Greatest Show on Earth," by Katherine Leiner. |
| In Memory | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 23 | Death. Dr. David E. Reid, fan. | |
| Treat Found Contaminated | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 24 | Cracker Jack contaminated. | |
| C & B in Milwaukee | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 25-26 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Monkey Boy Discovered | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 27 | Uganda, monkey like boy. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 34 | 1986 | Aug | 25 | 31 | Photo: Elephant Big Tommy, trainer Lee Keener. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 1 | Photo: Duo Theron, John and Doris. | |
| Defectors to Ringling | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 2 | Russian performers, RBBB. | |
| Elephants at Baraboo | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 2 | Elephants with Lee Keener at Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Elephant Workshop | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 2 | Annual Elephant Management Workshop, Calgary, Canada. | |
| Barnum Film to Air in Nov. | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 3 | Movie, "Barnum." Performers working in film. | |
| New York Sets Tough Laws | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 3 | New York State, safety requirements for circuses and carnivals. | |
| Routes | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Show; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Hubler International; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Swan Bros.; Tarzan Zerbini; Alberto Zoppe. Other shows. | |
| Circus Knie | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 6, 8, 10 | Circus Knie (Switzerland), information, acts. |
| At the Rocky Hill Fair | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 10 | Wes Oler produced Mighty Mini-Circus, acts. | |
| Show Folks in Utah | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 10 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, visitors. | |
| Busy Schedule | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 12 | Big John Strong's Clowncapades show, acts, personnel. Big John Strong's Circus Variety Show, information, personnel. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 12 | Giovanni Iuliani, ringmaster, acts in his thrill show. | |
| CFA Tent Plays Host to Circus | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 14 | CFA news. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 14 | Soap opera with circus theme. Kurt Casady, Heidi, aerialists. | |
| Bentley | Bingaman, George C. | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 16, 18 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Paper | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 18 | Seth B. Howes, billboard attached with paste. W. C. Coup, first 3-sheet litho. | |
| Great American | Alamand, Bob | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 22 | Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Special Show in Florida | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 23 | Acts at automobile show, West Palm Beach, FL. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 23 | Jessie Griffith, organist. | |
| Carousel Capers Fair | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 23 | Annual Carrousel Capers Fair, Oakland, CA. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 24 | John Strong Jr.'s shows. Henry Barrett. Wade Burck, tigers. Big John Strong, insurance. | |
| Virginia Notes | Overstreet, Jerry | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 24 | Herriott Circus. Sunshine Carnival. Cardent International Circus. |
| (Letter) | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 25 | Letter, Paul Robinson, Robinson's Racing Pigs. | |
| They've Moved to Tampa | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 26 | Creative Outlet of Florida, promotions. | |
| Pandas Born in China | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 26 | China, giant panda cubs. | |
| Out of the Past | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 26 | Sands, Lent & Co. Circus, 1848. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 27 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Fun Festival | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 29 | Circus Fun Festival, Brand, FL, information, acts. |
| In Memory | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 29 | Death. Alfred Noakes, "Jack," clown, trapeze, wire, etc. | |
| Great American Circus at Troy | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 30-31 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts, equipment. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 31 | Tom Tomashek, clown. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Fair Time Fun | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 32 | CMB news. Acts at Rocky Hill State Fair, RI. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 32 | Susan Sheryll, dogs. Rosa Gibbs. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 33 | Deaths. Jim Conley, magician. Andrew McArthur, one of founders of Circus World Museum. | |
| Show Time | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 34 | Acts at Springfield, OH. Acts at Bloomington, IL. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 34 | Phrase, "Children of all ages . . . " |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 34 | Heidi Wendany's Funs A Poppin' Circus. | |
| In the Mail | Murphy, Dave | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 35 | Question, circus bleacher collapses, history. |
| New Record Achieved | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 35 | Popcorn, high diving dog. | |
| Out of the Past | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 35 | Elephant attack, 1837. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 35 | 1986 | Sep | 1 | 39 | Hunt Bushnell, birds. Phillip Huber, marionettes. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 1 | Photo: Great Wallenda Duo, Enrico and Debbie Wallenda. | |
| Twas Circus Time | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 2 | George Hubler produced at La Porte, IN, information, acts. | |
| Hubler Int'l Circus | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 2 | George Hubler International Circus acts. | |
| Routes | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole's; Great American; Herriott; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Lions Club; Make A Circus; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royale American (Australia); Swan Bros.; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Exhibit to Honor Clown | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 6 | Lou Jacobs, clown, exhibit, Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Correction | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 6 | Correction, Liebel Family Circus, Daisy's Ham & Egg Review, in last month's issue. | |
| Exotic Animal Sale | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 6 | Exotic animal and bird sale, Macon, MO. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 8 | Ken Schappacher, Veronica, western act. Jackie Rinehart, trick roper. Ray Dirgo, artist. David Orr. Austin Miles. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 8 | Toby Tyler Circus truck accident, Thomas aJanik, Marshall Dean Eckelman. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 10 | Marg Talavera, clown. Zuniga family, jugglers. Bertalina Kazakova, Nikolai Nikolsky, wire. John Hadfield, Paul, ladder act. Hal Haviland, dogs, ponies. Darrel Wallen, horse act. Others. | |
| Street Parade Scheduled | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 12 | Tarum Shrine Club, Richmond, IN, street parade, Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Signed Book Found | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 12 | Clyde Beatty's book, "The Big Cage." Hans Nagel. Frank J. Walter, Jr. | |
| Oakland Fund Raiser | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 14 | RBBB blue unit. | |
| Circus Continental | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 14 | Circus Continental acts. | |
| Show Personnel | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 16 | Circus Flora, staff, acts. | |
| Wire Walker Killed During Act | Iuliani, Giovanni | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 20 | Barcel Boisvert, "Le Grand Marcel," high wire, death at Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Quebec, Canade. |
| Early Bull Herd | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 21 | First herd of elephants brought to the US, 1850. | |
| State Fair | Overstreet, Jerry | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 21 | Acts at State Fair of Virginia, Richmond, VA. |
| Famous Clowns of the Past | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 21 | List of famous talking clowns. | |
| New Phone Number | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 22 | Bob Elliott, comedy basketball. | |
| Circus Fat Women | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 22 | Fat women: Mrs. Scholley, 1854; Rosina Delight Richardson, circa 1850s. | |
| Polack Bros. Circus - 1936 | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 22 | Polack Bros. Circus, need routes 1937-1940. |
| Trouble in the Arena | Bonavita, Jack | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 23 | Personal account, Jack Bonavita, animal trainer, 1911. |
| At the Fair | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 24-25 | Florine Oler produced Mini Circus at Rhode Island State Fair, information, acts. |
| Arrest Warrant Issued | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 27 | Nairobi, Kenya, arrest warrant for killer of Dian Fossey, gorilla researcher. | |
| Circus | Babcock, Allen | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 28 | Ron Kelroy produced Royal Australian Circus acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 28 | Sylvester Braun, Barbara. Harry Blackstone, magic. Others. | |
| Make A Circus | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 28 | Make A Circus history, London (England), San Francisco. | |
| Book Review | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 29, 31 | Book review, "Chimpanzees of Gombe," by Jane Goodall. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 36 | 1986 | Sep | 8 | 31 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, thieves break in. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 1 | Photo: Carol Phillips and her hybred wolf pack. | |
| Correction | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 2 | Correction, Aug. 25, 1986 issue, Bob Stoddard's article on Carson & Barnes at Milwaukee - Mike Howard, 24 hour man. | |
| Looking Back | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 2 | Pawnee Bill's Wild West, 1904. Hargreaves Show, 1905. | |
| Free-Lance Circus Publicist | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 3 | Robert Collins, publicity. | |
| Royal Hanneford Circus | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 4, 6 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Auto Meeting | DaDeppo, George | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 6 | Automobile dealer introduction meeting, George DaDeppo. |
| George Carden Circus in VA | Skinner, Mariah | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 8 | George Carden International Circus information, acts. |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 10 | Russia, elephant that talks. Elephant eats envelope containing $1,000. Bobby Roberts, animal trainer, England. | |
| Animal Lover | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 10 | Large estate left to zoo primates, England. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Clark, Pete | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 12 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| Correction | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 12 | Correction, Bob Snowden's ads, last month issue, reprinted this issue. | |
| Very Fitting Tribute | Wert, Elbert L. | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 14 | Bob Earl, owner, tribute. |
| Hotline | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 14 | RBBB accident, audience, human cannonballs. | |
| Acrobats at D.C. | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 16 | Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats and Magicians of Taipei show. |
| Circus at the Fair | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 16 | Peggy Kaltenback produced circus, Loraine County Fair, Wellington, OH, acts. | |
| Beatty-Cole | Giberson, Mary Jane | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 18 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Buffalo Convention | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 18 | Convention on buffalo, Adair, OK. | |
| Carson & Barnes Notes | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 19 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Misc. | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 19 | King Charles Troupe, unicycles. Publicity, elephant holding off football players, Germany. | |
| Rebuttal to a Rebutal | Gangi, Steve | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 22 | Comments, New Electronic Instruments for the Circus article, Aug. 6, 1986 issue. |
| Dr. Pepper Circus Cancelled | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 24 | Dr. Pepper Circus at State Fair of Circus, cancelled. |
| Great American Does Business | Wert, Elbert L. | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 25 | Great American Circus information. |
| Features at Fair | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 25 | Features at Jackson County Fair, Medford, OR. | |
| Clown Capades | Sandman, Don | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 26-27 | Big John Strong's Clown Capades show, information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 27 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Dwight Mitchell, motorcycle ride. | |
| Mexican Circus | Brito, Arnold | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 28, 29 | Mexico, clown pilgrimage. Circo Union information. Astros Circus information. Circus Padillo rothers information. Circo Ocampo Brothers information. Mexican Circus Museum. |
| Elephant Are Friendly | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 29 | Elephants have social support groups, social behavior. | |
| It Could Be? | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 29 | Possible origin of tights, 1828, Nelson Hower, circus rider. | |
| Video Taped Show Reviewed | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 31, 33 | Review, "UNPK Moscow State Circus," video tape. | |
| Routes | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 32 | Routes: Big E; Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole's; Culpepper; Hanneford Family; Herriott; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Swan Bros.; Toby Tyler; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 33 | Toby Twist, Miss Twirl. Michael Heatherton. | |
| Defense of Shrine Circus | Haviland, Hal | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 34, 35 | Shrine circus fund raising. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 35 | Ruby Hoskinson. Harry Albacker. Donald Motto. | |
| News Update | 15 | 37 | 1986 | Sep | 15 | 35 | Marshall Eckelman recovering, truck accident. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 1 | Photo: Captain Circus. | |
| Circus Galaxy's Summer Season | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 2 | Circus Galaxy information, acts. | |
| Illustrated Man | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 2 | Tom Michael, tattooed. | |
| Great Illusion Show | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 3 | Theatre of Illusion Show information. |
| Circus Video Films Coming | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 4 | RBBB plans for videos. | |
| Mall Show | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 4 | Ken Schappacher produced mall show, acts. | |
| CFA Tent Honors Feld | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 6 | Jim Waynick. Russ Darr, band dir. | |
| At the Fair | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 8 | Larsson Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 10 | T-Bone, clown. Valentino, high wire. Barry Yiengst, Janette. Others. | |
| Damage at Portland Zoo | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 10 | Elephants at Portland, OR Zoo cause damage. | |
| Routes | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 12 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circo Carlo; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Jose Cole's; Hanneford Family; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Difficut Moment | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 14 | 1884 interview with Mr. Neylan, animal trainer, Robinson Circus. | |
| Star Is Born (40 years ago) | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 16 | Elephant, Big Tommy (King Tusko). |
| Circus in VA | Overstreet, Jerry | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 16 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Special Day | Wood, Pete | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 18 | Pete Wood's visit to Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Rosa Gibbs. |
| 88 Convention Site Set | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 18 | CFA news. | |
| Shrine Temple Loses License | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 19 | Charitable organizaations, Wisconsin, fail to file annual financial reports. Zor Temple, Madison. | |
| Fund Raiser Sued | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 20 | Charitable Solicitations Act violation. State of Washington. | |
| Circus Galaxy Dazzles Fairgoers | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | n.p.n. | Circus Galaxy information. Gina's leopard act. | |
| Circus at Canton | Bender, W. D. | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | n.p.n. | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| Celebration Time | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | n.p.n. | Norfolk, NE, celebration, circus magic theme. Don Ballard. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 21 | Lee Keener, elephants. Buckles Woodcock, elephants. Pete Wood. Milonga Cline. Billy Griffin. Bobby Gibbs. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 21 | Death. Joan Hyldoft, ice skater. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 22 | Michael Heatherton, one man band. | |
| Record Set | DaDeppo, George | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 22 | Elliott Amuseument Co. midway information. |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 23 | Chinese troupe with RBBB. | |
| Changes Underway | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 23 | RBBB plans for units. | |
| Book Report | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 24 | Book review, "Great State Fair of Texas," by Nancy Wiley. | |
| Misc. | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 24 | Pikeville, KY fair circus. Police music show, Lexington, KY. | |
| Holiday Weekend Activity | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 25 | John Robinson Circus produced by Circus Fun Productions, acts, information. |
| Clowning Is Popular | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 26 | Proposed Clown Hall of Fame and Research Center, Delavan, WI. | |
| Youth Circus at VA Fair | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 26 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 26 | Article published on shows, people living at Peru, IN. | |
| Book Review | DaDeppo, George | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 27 | Book review, "Makin' Circles with a Rope," by Marvin Girard. |
| Misc. | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 27 | Acto Michael Caine's book of trivia. | |
| Sharon Temple Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 28 | Donny Johnson's Clyde Bros. Shrine circus, acts. |
| CB Meet | Phillips, Ed | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 30, 31 | CFA news. |
| Report on Upcoming Show | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 31 | Wayne County Sheriff's Associantion Circus acts. | |
| Expect the Unexpected | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 33-34 | RBBB red unit. |
| Old Time Circus Ad | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 34 | Barnum's show advertisement, 1873. | |
| Circus Sold at Auction | 15 | 38 | 1986 | Sep | 22 | 36 | Montgomery Queen Circus, 1878, sale. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 1 | Photo: Miss Stephanie Chapman of Circus Galaxy. | |
| Note from Bobby Gibbs | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 2 | Big John Strong. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 2 | Tom Parrish, Tammy, clowns. Al Barkley, clown, magic. Darnells. Buckles Woodcock. | |
| Tarzan Zerbini Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 3 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| Changes and Challenges | House, Albert | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 4, 36 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Routes | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 6 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus 1886; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Jose Cole's; Culpepper; Hanneford Family; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal American; Royale American (Australia); Shrine Circus; Tarzan Zerbini; Zoppe Circus Italia. | |
| Great Yarmouth Circus | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 8, 10, 12 | Great Yarmouth Hippodrome information, acts. |
| Early Days Circus Fight | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 12 | 1873, Robinson show, affray. | |
| Pacific Northwest's Season | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 13 | Lack of circuses in western Washington. Tarzan Zerbini Circus blue unit. John Winn's Europorama. Circus Gatti. |
| Ringling Red Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 14, 26 | RBBB red, people, clowns, music. |
| Old Route | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 15 | Polack Bros. Circus partial route, 1936. |
| Notes | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 15 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. | |
| Circus | Lessard, Bob | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 16, 17 | Plunkett family's Olde Tyme American Circus information, acts. |
| Culpepper Circus | Levett, Charles | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 17 | Culpepper Circus information. |
| Party Time in Baraboo | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 18, 22 | Visit to Baraboo, WI. People, sights seen. |
| Visit to Great American Circus | Hastings, Clarence | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 19 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus acts. |
| Please Note | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 19 | Sally Payne. | |
| Kelly Miller Circus - 1986 | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 23 | Photos, Kelly-Miller Circus: Chris Kennington and Ron Pace "Sugar and Spice, Fernando and Irene Bautista, Harry and Amy Muller, Sasha Rawls. | |
| United Way Raises Money | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 24 | United Way of Roanoke Valley campaign, circus theme. | |
| Virginia Notes | Overstreet, Jerry | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 24 | 1800 Circus. Beatty-Cole Circus. Herriott Circus. |
| At the Fair | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 25 | Vaudeville U.S. A. show. | |
| Information Sought | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 25 | Looking for information on Henry Gaines Webb, horse trainer. | |
| Bryan Clowns' Report | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 25 | Bryan Clowns, Inc. shows played. | |
| Circus | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 26 | The circus will remain. | |
| Circus Profiles | Peterson, Jim | 15 | 39 | 1986 | Sep | 29 | 27-28 | James Hall, Tepa, Castle's bears. Their circus families. Their career. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 1 | Photo: Mark David. | |
| 1886 Circus at the Fair | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 2 | Logan Pritchett, Charlie Roark's 1886 Circus information. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 2 | Deaths. David Baker, fan, one time toured with Hunt Bros. Circus. Shirley B. Walters, circus performer. | |
| Liebel Family Circus - 1986 | Bingaman, George C. | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 3 | Liebel Family Circus information, history, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 4 | Dot Stone, midway gift shop. Mike Pike, band leader. Pat White, props. Bill Rivers, camel races. Francesca Luna, aerialist. | |
| Correction | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 4 | Correction, ad for John H. Whitfield, reprinted this issue. | |
| Holiday Magic Show | Ellis, Tim | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 6 | Holiday Magic Show acts. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | Nordmark's International All Star Circus acts. |
| Show Notes | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | Scott's Continental Circus (Canada), acts. | |
| Indictments | Howe, Eddie | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | Phone solicitations, indictments. |
| News About People | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | Miguel Vasquez, trapeze. Ben Williams, Stormy. Charley Baumann, performance dir. | |
| Big Apple's Small Wonder | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | Big Apple Circus information. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 8 | Leonard Miller, clown. Charles Stevenson, band dir. Mel Silverlake, B. K. Others. | |
| Racing for the Oreo Cookies | Overstreet, Jerry | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 10 | Robinson Racing Pigs act. |
| New Late TV Show | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 10 | New Bozo clown TV show. | |
| Real Collector's Item | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 10 | Isaac Van Amburgh, animal trainer. | |
| Franzen Bros. | Bingaman, George C. | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 12, 30 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Cheetas Go to China | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 14 | Columbus, OH, zoo sends cheetahs to China. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 14 | Liebel Family Circus. Joel Heidtman, juggler. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| Poachers Kill Rhinos | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 14 | Assam, India, poachers kill rhinos. | |
| Routes | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 15 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Culpepper; Hanneford Family; Kelly-Miller; Kelroy; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 16 | Mohamed Rahhali, Cheryl, Nordin, tumblers. | |
| Biz Is OK in Calif. | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 16 | RBBB. | |
| Dimes Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 17-18 | Lou Ann Jacobs, elephants. Andre Schweizer (Marco Polo), Tracy. Kenny Hilton, groom. Danny Wright. Manuelov, high wire, Ginka. Dan Winslow, rider. Mark Karoly, rider. Prop men: Bob Dawson, B. J. Tolle, Danny Keith, Danny Wright. |
| CFA Meeting Scheduled | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 18 | CFA news. | |
| CFA in Britain | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 18 | Great Britain, CFA news. | |
| Zoppe's Small Fry Circus | Walters, Bill | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 19 | Alberto and Sandra Zoppe produced Small Fry Circus acts. |
| March of Dimes Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 20-21 | March of Dimes of Oklahoma circus, Jorge Barreda, Lou Ann Jacobs, producers, information, acts. |
| Hotline | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 21 | Toby Tyler Circus seats collapse. | |
| New Stamp | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 22 | Sri Lanka issues stamps depicting elephants. | |
| Twas in the News | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 22 | James Cook, sword swallower. | |
| Notes | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 30 | Toby Tyler Circus closes season. | |
| Show Plays New Orleans | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 30 | Norbu, Inc. produced Variety Circus acts. | |
| C&B | Sandman, Don | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 31-32 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Lion Checks Out Wedding | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 32 | Australia, circus lion escapes. | |
| New Arrivals | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 33 | Births. Casey and Renee Gibbs. Jim and Susie Nordmark. | |
| Show Line-Up | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 33 | Alberto Zoppe Circus Europa acts, staff. | |
| Off to Wisc. | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 34, 35 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, information. Pickle Family Circus. Wenatchee Youth Circus. |
| Circus Vargas | Lozon, Larry | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | Circus Vargas information. |
| Ringling Blue Wows the Coast | Howe, Eddie | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | RBBB blue unit. |
| In Memory | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | n.p.n. | Death. Nini Finklestein Crangle, press and media relations. | |
| Big Apple | Friday, Jon | 15 | 40 | 1986 | Oct | 6 | 37 | Big Apple Circus acts. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 1 | Photo: Skin and Bones & Co., comedy acts. | |
| Happytime at the Fair | Conley, Jane | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 2 | Happytime Circus information, acts. |
| Officers Elected | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 2 | CFA news. | |
| Wisconsin Dells | Jones, Sheelagh | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 3 | Tommy Bartlett's show acts. Dells Crossroads show information. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 3 | Tarzan Zerbini, Lisa. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 4 | Deaths. Charlotte LeVine (Hunt), aerialist. Walter Long, Hunt Bros. employee. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 4 | Guy Maturo, Jim Withrow, John Tucker. Les and Blow and the Monkeyshie Revue. Miguel Caceres, flyer. Eddie Howe, Karen. | |
| Routes | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 6 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; Ron Kelroy; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royale American (Australia); Royal Lichtenstein; Royal Hanneford; Shrine. Other shows. | |
| RBBB Wins Tax Fight | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 10 | RBBB, taxes. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Harrell, N. | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 12, 26 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| News from Central Illinois | Maxfield, Henry W. | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 14, 23 | Culpepper Circus. Ashton family, Jackie, Dingy, Harold. Vinicio Vazquez, Golda, family. Felipe Vazquez, Julianna. Thomas E. Janik death. Acts at Ron Kelroy's Royal Australian Circus. Joe Frisco Sr., petting zoo, snakes. Plunkett family's Olde Tyme American Circus. Pepe Valencia, Lynn, Nathan, Amanda, Enrique. |
| Kelly Miller | Jones, Sheelagh | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 16 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| At the Fair | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 16 | Acts at Great South Fair, Hattiesburg, MS. | |
| Circus Profiles | Peterson, Jim | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 20-21 | Keri Olson, snakes, career, CWM. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 22 | Centrons, cycles, David and Christine Chabira. Acts with Circo Atayde. Mike Aria, Aria bears. | |
| At the Fair | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 22 | Acts at Peddler's Fair, Fraser, MI. | |
| In the Mail | Jirsa, Bob | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 23 | English snow leopard. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 24 | Lance Lot Link chimps. Oriana Luna. | |
| CWM Season Finished | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 24 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Notes | Wood, Pete | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 24 | Oscar Garcia, Cathy. Pete Sturgis, ringmaster. Tommy Craug, Sheril, elephant rides. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa, camels. Mike Hagenbacker. |
| Showtime in Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 25 | Mall show, Tampa, FL. Acrobats of China. |
| Acquires New Act | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 25 | Quassar rocket act. | |
| Eastern States Expo | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 27-29 | Eastern States Expo, information, shows, circus acts |
| Zoo Elephant Dead | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 29 | Elephant, Coca (zoo), death. | |
| Correction | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 29 | Correction, racing pigs at Virginia State Fair. Also racing ducks. | |
| At the Dells | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 30-31 | Jim and Heidi Grogan's show at Wisconsin Dells, information, acts. |
| On the TV Screen | 15 | 41 | 1986 | Oct | 13 | 31 | Film, "Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus." | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 1 | Photo: Ruwills. | |
| Fans Hit Road to Ringling | Bartholomew, Betty | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 2 | RBBB. |
| Circus at the Fair | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 2 | Pike County Coal Fair Circus (KY) acts. | |
| Circus Vargas in Chicago | Jones, Sheelagh | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 3-4 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| In Memory | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 4 | Death. Raymond C. Miles, electrician, RBBB. | |
| TV & the Circus | Bartholomew, Betty | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 6 | TV shows, circus, circus related. |
| Routes | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 8 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Clark Bros.; Coronas; Franzen Bros.; Great American; Jules & Beck; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); Shrine. Other shows. | |
| New Ruling | Demry, Tom | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 10 | USDA, ruling on camels, elephants. Humane Society. |
| Red One | Harrison, Leroy | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 12, 28-29, 31 | Happytime Circus information, acts. |
| Mogyorosi Tigers Play Fair | Bartholomew, Betty | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 14 | Mogyorosi Circus Caravan animal show, information. |
| In Memory | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 14 | Death. Marc Natal, human gorilla act. | |
| Vince Carmen at La Scala Show | Morris, Philip | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 16 | Vince Carmen, magic, etc. act. |
| K-M Circus | Maxfield, H. | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 17, 32 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Beatty-Cole | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 20 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Circus Benneweis | McDonald, Bill | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 21 | Cirkus Benneweis information, acts. |
| Anniversary Date Announced | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 22 | CFA news. | |
| Disclaimer | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 22 | Shrine circus disclaimer on funds. | |
| Circus Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 23 | Acts at Winston-Salem, NC Trade Fair. |
| Mystery of Alf | Bartholomew, Betty | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 24 | TV series, Alf. Michu. |
| Comments from Baraboo | Gibbs, Bobby | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 24 | People at Baraboo (CWM). |
| Big Apple | Moyer, Jim | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 25 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 25 | Ray Winder. Willy Walten, balance. | |
| Big Apple | Bingaman, George | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 26-27 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 42 | 1986 | Oct | 20 | 30, 31 | Austyn Olin Swenson, "Aut." Shows on TV. Royal Lichtenstein Circus. Jose Cole Circus. Miscellaneous information. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 1 | Photo: Garcia Duo, Kathy and Oscar. | |
| Orlando Line-Up | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 2 | George Carden produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Brinley Wagons Returned | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 2 | Wagons used in film "Barnum" returned to Barnum Museum. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 3-4 | Ice shows, etc. |
| Luncheon Date Announced | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Action Against Circus | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 6 | Lawsuit, Wisconsin, un-named circus, promoters. | |
| Circus Vargas | Kingston, Harry L. | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 8 | Circus Vargas information. |
| Morocco Shrine Circus | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 8 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, acts. | |
| Expo 86 Closes | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 8 | Vancouver's Expo 86. | |
| Updated Report | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 8 | RBBB blue unit. | |
| Routes | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 10 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Hubler International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); Shrine. Other shows. | |
| K-M Circus | Maxfield, H. | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 11, 22 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Ringling in Detroit | Waldron, Dan | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 12 | RBBB red unit. |
| Old Time Wild West Show | MacAllister, Copeland | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 13 | Gen. Juarez's Vaquero Troupe, 1872. |
| At the Fair | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 13 | Glenn Parkins Aerial Thrill Circus acts, staff. | |
| Beatty Show | Kingston, Harry L. | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 14 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Auction Catalog | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 14 | Guernsey's Auction catalog has pictures of the circus, lithos, etc. | |
| Correction | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 18 | Corrections, advertisement phone numbers. | |
| Look Back into History | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 18 | John Robinson's Ten Big Shows, 1905. | |
| Note | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 18 | Elephant, King Tusk, previous reports of the name were in error. | |
| Old West | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 19 | TV documentary series, "The West of the Imagination." | |
| In the Mail | Gresham, F. W. | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 19 | Clarification, letter in issues 32 and 33 about the Toby Tyler Circus. |
| In Memory | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 19 | Deaths. Karl H. Hartisch, historian. Austyn Olin Swenson, thrill shows. | |
| Disney Show Closes | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 20 | Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue. | |
| Charity Status in Doubt | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 20 | Madison, WI, Shrine temple charitable organization status. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 20, 21 | Francesca Luna, fall. Harry Albacker, magic. Joe Kury, Jill. Tim Torkildson, Kip Reynolds, Clown Cooperative. Willie Tyler, Lester. Montie Montana. | |
| Route Book Underway | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 21 | Carson & Barnes route book. | |
| At the Deerfield Fair | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 23-24 | Dwight Damon's Star Spangled Circus information, acts. | |
| Feature of the TV Tube | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 24 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| Zerbini Circus at Utica, NY | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 25, 26 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts, novelty dept. |
| Dates Completed | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 26 | Hansen family, Shane, Diana. | |
| Featured in Baltimore | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 26 | Noby-Arden, aerialist. | |
| Walter Childs Show | Haviland, Hal | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 27, 28 | Walter Childs Children's Magic Circus information, acts. Holiday Hippodrome mini-circus information, band. Beatty-Cole Circus. |
| Central Fla. CFA Activities | Couls, Mari Jo | 15 | 43 | 1986 | Oct | 27 | 28 | CFA news. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 1 | Photo: Miss Gina's leopards and panthers of Circus Galaxy. | |
| Rhino's End Near | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 2 | Rhinoceros extinction predicted. | |
| Show Train | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 2 | RBBB blue unit train. | |
| Restoration Work | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 8 | Ringling Bros. cage wagon no. 73 restoration. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 9 | Death. Louis Joseph Weaver, Interstates Amusements of American. | |
| Great Circus Year | McDonald, Bill | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 10, 28 | Acts at Texas Shrine tour, Ben Hur Shrine Circus. |
| Kelly-Miller Circus | Maxfield, Henry W. | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 11-12 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| About Elephants | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 14, 17 | Reprint of 1915 article on elephants. | |
| Halloween Party | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 16 | Acts at Knott's Berry Farm's Halloween show. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 16 | Death. Simon Argevitch, performer. | |
| Luncheon Date Set | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 17 | CFA news. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 17 | J. Allen Duffield, circus modeler. Bill Whitney. | |
| Scenes from the Movie "Barnum" | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 18 | Photos from the filming of the movie "Barnum." Teeterboard act - Burt Lancaster, John, Shane and Tina Hansen. Juggling, Nellie Hanneford, Shane Hansen, Jean Marc St. Jules. Circus parade, Diana (Hansen) Reid, Mario Zerbini, Yvonne Fornasari. Burt Lancaster and Tommy Hanneford. Burt Lancaster and John Hansen. | |
| News from Far North | Sporrer, Michael | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 19 | Gatti produced Lions Club circus. RBBB blue unit. |
| Routes | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 22 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Coronas; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Show Has Fair Dates | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 24 | George and Victoria Hanneford's Family Circus information. | |
| Show Date Set | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 24 | Chuck Burnes' magic and comedy show. | |
| Program at Texas | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 26 | Ben Hur Shrine Circus, Texas, staff, acts. | |
| Seeks Photos | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 26 | Marc Natal, human gorilla act. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 28 | Great Wallenda Duo (Enrico, Debbie). Seaton Duo, balance, Robert Seaton. | |
| New Circus Format | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 30 | All-woman circus, Circus Barbarie, West Germany. Barbara Vielle. | |
| Looking for Acts | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 30 | Chuck Burnes looking for stage acts. | |
| Misc. News Notes | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 31 | One-armed orangutan. San Francisco Zoo's gorilla. Cougar attack, California. | |
| Look Back | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 31 | Hunt's Vaudeville Circus, 1905. | |
| Dough Recovered | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 31 | $1,000 eaten by elephant, partially recovered. | |
| Must Face Trial | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 31 | Seminole Indian killed panther. | |
| At the Fair | Gangi, Steve | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 32 | Entertainment at Topsfield, MA fair. |
| Walk at the Falls | Sadler, L. A. | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 33-34 | Niagara falls area. Philippe Petit, wire walker. Blondin's rope walk, 1959. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 34 | Glen Little, "Frosty." Hal Haviland, dogs, ponies. Gary Noel, dog act. | |
| Profile | Peterson, Jim | 15 | 44 | 1986 | Nov | 3 | 35-36 | Bobby Gibbs, career. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 1 | Photo: the Zacharys. | |
| Circus Video | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 2 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus video. | |
| Biz Was OK | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 2 | RBBB circus. | |
| People | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 3 | Tegge, Bisbee & Johnson, clowns. Tony Jones, drummer, Julie Moldo, marriage. Ian Kranitz, pianist, Loretta. Others. | |
| Texas Notes | Beard, John | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 3 | Circus Vargas. |
| Thayer, Stuart | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 4 | Comment, Oct. 20, 1986 issue, p. 30, Hackett's article on circus dumped over Niagara Falls in 1827. Did happen, a menagerie, details. | |
| Show Visit | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 4 | Bill Kay produced Shrine circus, Sarasota. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 4 | Kristopher Antekeir, ringmaster. | |
| Circus in Texas | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 6 | Ron Kelroy produced Circus Valentino, information, acts. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 6 | John Herriott. Skin & Bones Co. | |
| Show Program | Beard, John | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 8 | Alzafar Shrine Circus, Texas, acts, staff, information. |
| World of Magic | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 10 | Big John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 10 | Roby Gasser, seals. Gary Noel, clown, Miss Jeanette, web. | |
| Routes | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 12 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); RBBB blue, red. Other shows. | |
| Kelly-Miller Circus | Maxfield, Henry W. | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 14, 24 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Police Find Animals | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 16 | Missing animals found, southeastern New Hampshire. | |
| Good Year | Knight, Almond | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 16 | List of shows seen in middle Tennessee. |
| Ohio Animal Facility | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 18 | Plans for wild animal preserve, Muskingum County, Ohio. | |
| Filmed by TV Camera | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 19 | Acts on TV show "Circus of the Stars." | |
| He's Breeding Ligers | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 20 | Josip Marcan breeding ligers. | |
| Globe of Death | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 21 | Victor Urias, Katja, globe of death act. | |
| Circus | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 21 | Ode on the circus. | |
| Famous Rider | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 22 | Charles W. Fish, rider, career. | |
| Annie Donovan | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 23 | Annie Donovan, "The Infant Esau," career. | |
| Look Back | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 23 | Col. Cummins Wild West, 1906. | |
| Parade Plans | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 24 | Great Sarasota Circus Parade, 1987. | |
| Show Visitors | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 24 | Visitors at Austin, TX Shrine Circus. | |
| Circus at Nashville | Knight, Almond | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 25 | Great American Circus acts. |
| Boyish Prank | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 25 | Death of elephant Little Bet, 1882. | |
| Early Day Circusing | May, Josiah Monroe | 15 | 45 | 1986 | Nov | 10 | 26-32 | Older & Orton Circus history, information, 1856-1861. |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 1 | Photo: Ruben Caballero, Sr. and Jr., quadruple somersault stars. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 2 | Death. Ward Zeller, fan. | |
| Show Acts | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 2 | American's International Circus, Dick McCarthy, producer, acts. | |
| Magic Show a Hit | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 2 | Jason Michaels' magic show. | |
| Off to the Circus | Maxfield, Henry W. | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 4 | Taking people to the circus. |
| More About Fish | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 6, 8 | Charles W. Fish, rider, career. | |
| People | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 8 | Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western performers. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 8 | Death. Tommy Walker entertainment dir., special events, etc. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 10 | Patricia White, animal act. Michael Heatherton. Others. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 10 | Death. Roy G. Kabat, Dogs for the Deaf. | |
| Elephant at Zoo | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 10 | Abandoned elephant now at zoo. | |
| Benefit Show | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 12 | Circus Bruno information. | |
| In the News | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 12 | Irv Romig, clown. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 12 | Debbie Wallenda, sway pole. Glen Little, "Frosty." Philippe Petit, high wire. Steven Wallenda II. | |
| Routes | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 14 | Routes: Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Hanneford Family; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Twas a Great Show | Holehouse, Ken | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 16 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Plays Ohio | Sandman, Don | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 18 | Holiday Hippodrome Circus acts. |
| Theft Reported | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | n.p.n. | RBBB theft of equipment. | |
| New Theme at Park | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | n.p.n. | Boardwalk and Baseball Park, Orlando, former site of Circus World. | |
| Sarasota Parade Set | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | n.p.n. | Circus Week, Sarasota, FL. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | n.p.n. | Waltens, acrobats. Tim Tegge, clown. | |
| Side Show | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 19 | Hall & Christ Side Show information, acts. |
| Have New Address | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 21 | New addresses: Michael Heatherton, Ron Holiday, Joseph Naud, Jerry Lipko. | |
| Phone Room Concern | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 21 | Phone promotions, California. | |
| Would Like Mail | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 21 | Yolanda Sabrine Palmore in jail. | |
| Notes | Gibbs, Bobby | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 23 | Rajeev Gupa, owner, Asian circus. Fuzzy Plunkett, animal acts. Jerry Diaz. |
| In Appreciation | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 25 | Tommy Walker, special events. | |
| She Has Own Show | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 26 | Karen McCormick, clown, ringmaster, has show "Art of M and M." | |
| Animal Trainers | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 27-31, 32 | 1894 article on an un-named animal trainer. | |
| Has New Address | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 32 | New address, Gunnar Amandis. | |
| Cougar Is Tagged | 15 | 46 | 1986 | Nov | 17 | 32 | Radio transmitter on mountain lion, California. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 1 | Photo: Porredon perch act. | |
| New Bear Found | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 2 | New bear species found, Nepal. | |
| Aerial Feat | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 2 | Eugene Lee walks 400 ft. cable. Rose Celeste walks same cable. | |
| Texas State Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 3, 6 | Acts, shows at Texas State Fair. |
| Routes | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Hanneford Family; Peanut; RBBB blue; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Royal American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Int'l All Star | Harrell, Nancy | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 8, 10, 12, 28 | International All Star Circus information, acts, band. |
| Long-Time Employee | Holehouse, Ken | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 14 | Shorty McLennan, with RBBB 38 yrs. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 14 | Amazin Randi. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 14 | Death. Beatrice Kay, vaudeville, films, etc. | |
| White Elephants | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 16 | Reports of white elephants in Indonesia. Elephant skull found in Kenya. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 18 | Rita Dunn, circus performer. Mr. Ed, elephant museum. Mrs. Egypt (Cleon) Burden. | |
| Show on Tour | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 18 | Acts on Reynolds Productions Family Showcase Theatre. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 20 | John Herriott. Johnny Peers, dogs. Barry Phillips, clown. | |
| Living Quarters | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 20 | Portable housing company new unit. | |
| Circusing in Texas | Kingston, Harry L. | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 21 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Hotline | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 21 | Elephant, Twinkles (zoo). | |
| It's the Big One | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 23 | White Tops publication, CFA. | |
| Rare Calf Born | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 23 | Two headed calf born, Kansas. | |
| At the Auction | Wangro, Chris | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 24, 26-27, 31 | 1986 Guernsey's auction. |
| Many Items Illegal | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 25 | Overseas trade in exotic animals. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 25 | Texas White Horse Ranch, Don Anderson, Austin Anderson. | |
| TV Show Coming | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 28 | David Copperfield. | |
| Circus Advertising | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 30-31 | John Robinson's Circus advertising, 1891. | |
| Big John's Show | Sandman, Don | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 32-33 | Big John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. |
| Show Has OK Season | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 33 | Kay & Kelly Circus, Chuck Koenekamp, owner, information. | |
| Aerialist Gets Bird | 15 | 47 | 1986 | Nov | 24 | 35 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 1 | Photo: Droguetts. | |
| Show Buys Elephant | Kingston, Harry L. | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 2 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus buys its first elephant, Barbara. Mike Cecere. |
| Life on the Trail | Wood, Pete | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 4, 6 | Comments on the state of the circus industry. |
| In Memory | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 6 | Death. Roland Hill, designer, films. | |
| Routes | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 8 | Routes: Circus Festival; Circus Galaxy; Peanut; RBBB blue; Royal Hanneford; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); Sailor. Other shows. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 10 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Dennis Loomis, Annette. Barry Sloan, Shelagh. Joey Jordan, Robyn. Jerry Goodspeed, vent. Frank Brents, magic. Tommy Finnan, producer. Steve Taylor, ice skater. | |
| Show Tour Ends | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 11 | Sid Keller's Vaudeville Fol-de-Rol show, information, acts. | |
| Good Crowd | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 11 | Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show information. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 12 | Great Wallenda Duo. Others. | |
| Notes | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 12 | Royal Hanneford Circus party. | |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 14 | Bill Garden's Holiday Hippodrome show, information, acts. |
| Fund Raising Effort | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 16 | Variety show, Grand Rapids, MI. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 16 | Tiger escape, California. | |
| At the Miss. Fair | Calhoun, Buddy | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 19 | Jorge Barreda Productions' Mississippi State Fair Circus, acts. |
| Siegfried & Roy Celebrate World Stage Debut of White Tiger Cubs | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 20-21 | Siegfried & Roy White Tiger Cubs. Photos. | |
| Show on Tour | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 22 | Rick Dennis' sideshow and illusion show, information, acts. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus - 1986 | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 24 | Photos, Bentley Bros. Circus: Dianne and circus elephants, Stimax performing chimps, clowns, Anastasis - Diablo Duo, William Morris family elephants, My Imba's baboons. | |
| Letter Home | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 25 | Buffalo Bill, Bill Cody, 1887 letter. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 26 | Deaths. Walter S. Slovik, advertising, graphic designer. George Washington Smith, general manager. | |
| Circus Mass Date | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 27 | Annual circus mass, Venice, FL. Rev. Jack Toner. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 27 | Bumpsy Anthony (George Hulme), clown. | |
| Circus City | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 29 | Week long celebration, circus, Sarasota, FL. | |
| Wants Help | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 29 | Tommy Hanneford seeks information on Hanneford family's early days. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 30 | Josip Marcan, tiger. Anthony Gato, juggler. Harold Ward, Flying Wards, concession. Eddie Howe. | |
| Hotline | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 30 | Elephant Tinkerbelle (zoo). | |
| Luncheon Meet Okay | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 31 | CFA news. | |
| Stop Phone Rooms? | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 32 | Phone promotions, California. | |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 33 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. Great American Circus information. |
| People | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 33 | Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Royal Hanneford | Taylor, Gordon | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 34-36 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 15 | 48 | 1986 | Dec | 1 | 36 | Ronald McDonald clown. Clowning for the ministry. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 1 | Photo: Valentino, aerial high wire artist. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 2, 3 | Jim Riddenhour, general mgr. Bill Williams, clown. Johnny Peers, dogs. Jim Swafford. Ringling car Jomar. | |
| Pepsi on Ice | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 2 | Ron and Monica Urban's Pepsi on Ice show, acts. |
| Xmas Show Acts | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 3 | Acts at Knott's Berry Farm's party. | |
| Routes | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 4 | Routes: Circus Flora; Circus Galaxy; Franzen Bros.; Peanut; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); Zoppe. Other shows. | |
| CFA Changes Dates | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Texas Clown Conv'tn | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 6 | Texas Clown Association convention. |
| Dallas Circus Visit | McGinn, John | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 8 | Circus Bruno information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 8 | Jim Strinka, Barrett Felker, jugglers. Gary Noel, dog act. | |
| Pet Snake Survives | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 10 | Pet snake in washing machine. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 10 | Deaths. Jerry Colonna, comedian. Dar Allen Robinson, stunt man. John Robert Timmel, fan, historian. | |
| Juggler's Festival | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 12 | North Texas Juggler's Festival, acts. |
| World of Magic | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 14, 16 | Big John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 16 | Annie, clown. | |
| Show Planned | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 25 | TV show planned, "The Little Clowns." | |
| Meeting Report | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 25 | CFA news. | |
| People | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 25 | Jim Hoke, hypnotist. | |
| Old Timer | Icke, Fred G. | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 30 | Johnnie Schmidt, performer. |
| Correction | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 30 | Correction, Stoddard's recent article on Holiday Hippodrome Show. | |
| Just Some Memories | 15 | 49 | 1986 | Dec | 8 | 32 | Orton Bros. Circus, history. | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 1 | Photo: Ray Grant and his puppets. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 2, 3 | William Pruyn, music dir.; Jim Fravel, Joel Heidtman, clowns. Don Prevost, 24 hr. Clerence Phelps, treasurer. Jimmy Hall, bears. Barney Odum, dog act. Ricky Jay, magic. | |
| Notes | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 2 | Roberts Bros. Circus. RBBB blue unit. | |
| Operation Is Required | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 3 | Elephant, Chubby, 1858. | |
| New Animal School | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 6 | Dave Hale, Bobby Gibbs, two week course in exotic wild animal care and training. | |
| End of the Season | Holehouse, Ken | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 8 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Notes About People | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 12 | Bryan Clowns, Inc., Slim Russell, Ginger. Mike Pike, band leader. | |
| Misc. | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 12 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| Phone Room Closed | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 14 | Phone room, California, fund raising. | |
| They're Off to Japan | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 14 | RBBB blue unit clowns to Japan, for TV commercials. | |
| Program List | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 16 | Moslah Shrine Circus acts. | |
| Cheeta Dies | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 16 | Cheeta Khayam, death. | |
| Island Paradise | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 18 | New York Zoological Society's sanctuary for endangered species. | |
| [SECOND SECTION] | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | SECOND SECTION FOR DEC. 15, PAGE NUMBERS ARE REPEATED. | ||
| Routes | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 1 | Routes: Big Apple; Chinese Magic; Circus Galaxy; Peanut; Pickle Family; Royal Lichtenstein; Royale American (Australia); Zoppe. Other shows. [second section] | |
| Show Visit | Peregoy, Dave | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 2 | Sterling Family Circus information. [second section] |
| Billy Wells | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 2 | Billy Wells, hard headed man. [second section] | |
| Membership Drive | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 4 | Carnival Historical and Model Builders Society news. [second section] | |
| Race to the End | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 6 | Cheetahs, extinction. [second section] | |
| Famous Clown | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 8 | Samuel E. Stickney, clown, 1883 interview. [second section] | |
| In Memory | Fritz, Jo | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 9, 12 | Death. Charlotte LeVine, performer. [second section] |
| Circus in Havana | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 12 | Circuba '86 (Havana) information. [second section] | |
| Show Leaves Town | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 13 | Poem. [second section] | |
| In Memory | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 13 | Death. Gertrude Weber, mother of Herbie Weber. [second section] | |
| Holiday Book Gifts | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 14 | List of books for Christmas gifts. [second section] | |
| English Tent Season | Niblett, Jack | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 16-17 | Hoffman Bros. Circus. Sir Robert Fossett's Circus. Robert Bros. Super and Robert Bros. Famous circuses. Gerry Cottle circus. Philip Gandey's circus. Tony Hopkin's Circus Fiesta. Chipperfield Bros. Circus. Weight's Circus. Paulo's Circus. Jimmy Fossett's Circus. John Carson's Circus de Reske. Richard Viner's Circus Variety. Albion Woods Circus. Tamara Coco's circuses. Austen Bros. Circus. [second section] |
| True Story | 15 | 50 | 1986 | Dec | 15 | 17 | John B. Doris Circus, 1886 incident, Fred Spicer. [second section] | |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 1 | Photo: Santa Claus. | |
| Florida Happenings | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 2 | Oscarian Bros. Circus information. RBBB. |
| Royal Lichtenstein | Babcock. Allen | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 3 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| Carden Circus | Babcock. Allen | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 6 | George Carden Shrine Circus information, acts. |
| Circuses in Mexico | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 6 | American circuses in Mexico, 1906. Norris & Rowe; Sells-Floto; Carl Hagenbeck. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 8 | Flip Bayless, clown. Swan Bros. Circus. Stacy Moore. Others. | |
| He'd Enjoy Mail | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 8 | Billy E. Griffin. | |
| Annual Party | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 8 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. | |
| Circus Krone | Patton, Kevin T. | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 10, 26 | Circus Krone, information, acts. |
| New Home Planned | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 12, 24 | Gorilla Foundation, San Francisco. | |
| Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 14 | Circus Bruno information. |
| Amazing Feats | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 16 | 1672, early fire eater act. | |
| Things Are Slow Here | Marcks, Don | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 16 | Sid Keller's Vaudeville Fol-de-Rol show. Tommy Bentley's show. |
| He Works Tigers | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 20 | Lorenzo Lamas, tiger act. | |
| Notes | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 21 | Circus Vargas information. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 21 | Deaths. Robert L. Ahart, fan. Dennis Stevens, clown. | |
| At Evansville | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 22 | Paul V. Kaye, Lucky Larabee produced Shrine circus, acts. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 24 | Al Barkley Jr., clown. Fred Menke, Susan Kowalski, clowns. Dave Lorentz, advance. Clark McDermott, dogs. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 26 | Death. Lucille Q. Mann, writer, editor, zoo staff. | |
| Notes | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 26 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| Show Visitors | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 28 | Visitors at Dallas, TX, Shrine Circus. | |
| Zoo News | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 28 | Knowland Park Zoo, CA. | |
| Furriers to Fight | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 30, 32 | American furriers ad campaign to fight back agains animal rights organizations. | |
| On the Cover | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 30 | Cover photo: Bill Williams, clown, as Santa Claus. | |
| Animal Notes | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 31 | Baboon, Netherlands zoo. Sea lions in California are ill. | |
| People | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 31 | Joseph Gabriel, magic. | |
| In Memory | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 32 | Deaths. Ralph Henderson, Clowns of America. James D. McRoberts, fan. | |
| People | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 32 | Henry Hobbs, clown. | |
| 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | SECOND SECTION FOR DEC. 22 HAS DUPLICATE PAGE NUMBERS OF FIRST SECTION. | |||
| Routes | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 1 | Routes: Big Apple; Chinese Magic; Circus Royale (Australia); Peanut; Pickle Family. Other shows. [section two] | |
| Ft. Worth Shrine | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 2, 4, 34 | Moslah Shrine Circus information, acts. [section two] |
| Wedding | Craft, E. | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 4 | Marriage, Lillian Logan and James Haverstrom. [section two] |
| Philip Astley | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 6, 8, 34 | Philip Astley's career. Reprint from undated old English paper. [section two] | |
| Famous Rider | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 10, 12 | Charles W. Fish, rider, career. [section two] | |
| Beatty Cole Finale | Phillips, Ed | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 14 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. [section two] |
| Dallas Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 18, 23 | Moslah Temple Shrine circus acts, staff. [section two] |
| Circus Fun Festival 1986 | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 19, 22 | Photos, Circus Fun Festival: side show, audience, menagerie, elephant ride, clown show, elephant, Demerus Green slack wire, Huttinis trampoline, Erick and Bobb Adams' chimps, Miss Janice cloud swing, Michael Dunleavey, Sir James a small horse. [section two] | |
| Kelly-Miller Circus 1986 | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 27 | Photos, Kelly-Miller Circus: Wazzan's dog act, Marsha Kennington and Tetry Fenne, Keith Paguette and Susan Marvin work the blade box, Jay Evans, Beverly and Antar Wazzan, midway crowd. [section two] | |
| On the Tube | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 34 | Acts on Circus of Stars TV show. [section two] | |
| Jumbo Davis | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 37 | James R. Davis, agent, career. Was with Barnum in 1880s. [section two] | |
| It Can Happen | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 36 | Danny Green, side show talker. [section two] | |
| Man of Stone | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 38 | Johnathan R. Bass, "Ossified Man," career. [section two] | |
| Double Dating | Leavitt, M. B. | 15 | 51 | 1986 | Dec | 22 | 40 | 1856, James Myers' show, Joe Pentland's show, same day, same lot. [section two] |
| (Photograph) | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 1 | Photo: Toby Twist, Miss Twirl, clowns. | |
| Early Lighting | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 2 | Charles J. Van Depoele, electrical experimenter, provided arc light for Forepaugh's Circus 1878. Information on Van Depoele. | |
| Lawsuit Filed | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 2 | Chimpanzee attack, Tulsa, OK zoo. | |
| Circus Carlo | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 3 | Circus Carlo information, acts. | |
| Show on Tour | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 3 | Magic Extravaganze show, acts. | |
| On the Road | Gaston, Albert | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 6, 8, 24 | 1909 article. W. H. Coulter's circus, Coulter's career. Dan Leon. M. L. Clark show. Ernest Haag show. Jerry Mugivan career. Mollie Bailey circus. Circus life on the road. |
| Electric Light | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 10, 19 | Cooper & Bailey's Great London, electric lighting. Circular warning about health issues of electric lights, Dan Rice, author. | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 12 | Albert Rix, bears. Bradd Frank, Jeannette Estes, to be married. Antar Wazzan, Beverly. John Frazier. John Nock, helicopter trapeze act. Barbara Bocci, dog trainer. | |
| Good Year | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 12 | Oregon Shakespearean Festival. | |
| Fancy Trailers | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 17 | Horse trailer manufacturer. Trailer details. | |
| Note | Friday, Jon | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 17 | Jerry Colonna. |
| Circus | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 20, 22 | Yankee Robinson Circus, from undated newspaper clipping. | |
| Early Rider | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 24 | John J. Nathans, rider, career. | |
| 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | SECOND SECTION FOR DEC. 29 HAS DUPLICATE PAGE NUMBERS OF FIRST SECTION. | |||
| Routes | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 1 | Routes: Big Apple; Chinese Magic; Circus Royale (Australia); Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. [second section] | |
| Circus Bruno | Stoddard, Bob | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 2, 16, 18, 22 | Circus Bruno information, acts. [second section] |
| Cardiff Giant | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 4, 5 | Cardiff Giant history. [second section] | |
| Coronas Circus | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 6 | Coronas Circus acts. [second section] | |
| Benefit Program | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 6 | Big Apple Circus produced benefit circus, Circus Fantastique, acts. [second section] | |
| Notes About People | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 8 | Carol Marcan, tigers. Duke Ash, show sign painter. Wade Burck, tiger act, Kathleen Sedlah, marriage. Saxons, Jack and Brenda, unicycle, magic. William Kuebler, clown. Jacki Althoff, bear act. [second section] | |
| 87 Officers Named | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 8 | Florida Circus Producers Association meeting. [second section] | |
| Newark, N.Y. Date | Horsman, Paul | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 10 | Allan Hill's Pan American Holiday Show, information, acts. [second section] |
| Busy in Texas | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 10 | Tyler, TX, annual Christmas parade, people selling cotton candy. [second section] | |
| Memories | Marcks, Don | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 14 | Movie, "Ring of Fear." Clyde Beatty Circus information. [second section] |
| At Las Vegas | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 15 | List of people at party hosted by Casey and Renee Gibbs. Showman's Convention, Las Vegas. [second section] | |
| Show Line-Up | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 15 | George Hubler International Circus acts, staff. [second section] | |
| Liebel Family Circus - 1986 | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 20 | Photos, Liebel Family Circus: Martha and Sandor Porsai, Bud Heintz, Tomi Liebel, Anthony the magician, Liebel Circus personnel. [second section] | |
| In the News | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 24 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. [second section] | |
| In Memory | Bryan, Russell | 15 | 52 | 1986 | Dec | 29 | 24 | Death. William J. Bryan, father of Mr. Slim the clown. [second section] |
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 1 | Photo: Nellie Hanneford. | |
| Lawmaker Critical | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 2 | Point system used to choose carnival operators for fairs, California. | |
| Dates Are Changed | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 2 | Monte Carlo Circus Festival dates. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 3 | John Callahan, circus priest. Ray Grant, puppets. Daisy's Ham & Egg Revue. Penn & Teller, magic. Hal Marquardt, magic. Joseph Gabriel, bird magic. David Copperfield. | |
| American Convicted | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 3 | Murderer of gorilla researcher Dian Fossey. | |
| In the Mail | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 6 | Manimal Magic show. |
| Routes | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 8 | Routes: Ringling blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Christmas Party | Babcock. Allen | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 10 | Acts at Caterpillar company Christmas party. |
| Theme Park Planned | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 10 | Plans for Richmond, CA theme park. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 12 | Geoff Hoyle, clown. | |
| New Address | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 12 | New addresses: Royal Hanneford Circus, Bob Robertson's circus supplies. | |
| Wild West Show | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 12 | Wild West Family Circus acts. | |
| Santa's Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 14 | Wendy Plunkett produced Santa's Circus, information, acts. T. J. Howell. Pirate Birds of the Sea show. |
| In Memory | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 14 | Death. George Voise, performer. Harlod Voise, aerialist. | |
| So. Calif. Show | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 16 | Acts with Lloyd Lowery produced Variety Show, CA. | |
| College Course | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 16 | LaVan Hoh's Circus in America college course. |
| Christmas Show | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 16 | Acts at Christmas party, Saginaw, MI. | |
| Party Time in Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 22-23 | Acts at Laure Harrison (Hunt-Schoellkopf) Christmas party, Dallas, TX, Doug Cook. |
| High Risk | Cooper, Courtney Riley | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 24 | John Ringling and John Daniel the gorilla. |
| Remarkable Case | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 24 | 1828, three boys born attached by a band resembling Siamese twins. | |
| Museum Fake | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 25 | Dog-faced man fake act, Dime musuems. | |
| Magic Variety Show | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 25 | Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancey's Magic Variety program, acts. | |
| Isaac Cooke Speers | Beckstead, D. F. | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 26-27 | Isaac Cook Speers, manager, Gentry Dog & Pony Show, his career. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 27 | Wade Burck, tiger trainer. Billy Griffin. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 29 | Bill Brickle, dog act. Josip Marcan, animals. Others. | |
| Boycott Requested | 16 | 1 | 1987 | Jan | 5 | 29 | Animal rights activitists. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 1 | Photo: Rosaire and Crampton with horses "Golden Beau," " Golden Dancer." | |
| Day of Magic | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 2 | San Francisco Magic Symposium. | |
| In the Mail | Cain, Frank | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 2 | Correction, Dec. 22, 1986 issue, p. 22 photos. Additional information. |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 3 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Lone Ranger | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 3 | Lone Ranger, Clayton Moore. | |
| Routes | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 4 | Routes: RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| 1987 Season Set | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 6 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Holiday News | Hannabelle | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 6 | Hanabelle's Party Place. Grant for training clowns. |
| Prof. Miller's Magic | Knight, Almond | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 8 | Prof. Miller's Magic Circus information. |
| People | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 8 | Mrs. Egypt Burden (Cleon). | |
| 1986 Season | Cooksey, Art | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 10 | Franzen Bros. Circus information. |
| Big Apple Circus | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 12 | Big Apple Circus acts. | |
| Showfolks Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 14 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information, acts. |
| 1987 Season Plans Set | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 16 | Allan C. Hill's Great American Circus information. |
| Hotline | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 20 | Jacksonville, FL, zoo visitor mauled by tiger. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 20 | Josip Marcan, animals. Eric Dillett, ringmaster. Ron Holiday, Joy. Roy Meador. David Kornely, puppets. | |
| Sea Adventure | Conklin, Pete | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 21-22 | 1912 article by clown Pete Conklin, ship wrecked in 1863. |
| Call for Probe | Cage, Mary C. | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 23 | Insurance and State Fair carnival contract. |
| Xmas Stage Show | Smith, Alex | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 24 | Chuck Clancy produced Christmas magic show acts. |
| Circus on the Tube | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 24 | Movie, "Jumbo." | |
| Pickle Circus | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 25 | Pickle Family Circus information, acts. | |
| Xmas Show | Sandman, Don | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 26 | Big John Strong's Santa's Christmas Show information, acts. |
| Battle Heats Up | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 27 | USDA on camelid family, llamas, alpacas, importers vs breeders. | |
| New Video Tape | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 27 | Video, "Be a Magician." | |
| Park Closed - Lions | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 28 | California park closed to public, mountain lion tracks found. | |
| In the Mail | Albacker, Harry | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 28 | Seanor Lydick, snake show. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 28 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Yvette's animals. Jo Ann Wilson, elephant Snuffy. Others. | |
| Seen on the Tube | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 30 | Rick Brown, strong man. Doug Henning. Mike Demetrios, Marine World. | |
| Circus Mixer | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 30 | Delanan, WI, circus mixer. | |
| Notes | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 30 | Possible film on Emmett Kelly, clown. | |
| In the Mail | Tetzlaff, Nancy Jane | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 31 | Comment on lack of credit given to animal trainers. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 31 | Sue Lacey, tiger trainer (England). John Hadfield, clown. Little Sisters of Jesus. Others. | |
| In the Mail | Grimaldi, Ken | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 32 | Vesta Grimaldi. |
| Show Notes | 16 | 2 | 1987 | Jan | 12 | 32 | Herriott Family Circus. Morris Costumes company. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 1 | Photo: Elephants, Canadian Zoological Systems. | |
| Notes on RBBB | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 2 | RBBB circus. | |
| Tent for Homeless | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 2 | Los Angeles, tent raised for homeless shelter. | |
| Report from Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 3 | Mexico. Circo Tihany. Circo Atayde. Circus Hnos. Padilla. Corco Magico Apolo. Acts with Circus Atayde. |
| Routes | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 4 | Routes: RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Celebration | Couls, Mari Jo | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 6 | CFA news. |
| Santa's Xmas Show | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 7, 28 | Big John Strong's Santa's Christmas Show information, acts. |
| Giant | Coup, W. C. | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 10, 32 | 1880s, Dahomey giant. |
| Circo Modelo '86 | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 12 | Mexico. Circo Modelo, information. |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 14, 23 | Book review, "Pickle Family Circus," by Terry lorant & Jon Carroll. |
| Tommy G & Co. New Face in Magic | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 16 | Tommy G the illusionist, with photo. |
| Floating Circus | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 16 | Spalding & Rogers' Floating Circus. | |
| Clown Museum | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 17 | Oregon, clown museum, Chucko's Clown Museum. | |
| He Was the First | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 17 | Beck brothers, 1865, introduced first Punch and Judy show to America. Samuel Murdoch. | |
| TV Special | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 20 | TV show, Russian Circus on Ice. |
| Season | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 20 | List of shows in Northen California for 1986. | |
| Honest Showman | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 22 | Adam Forepaugh story. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 22 | Death. Alice Lowry Telford, sister of Aden Lowry, aunt of Boxo the clown. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 23 | Ada Smieya, tiger. Klementis, bicycles. Jeff Taveggia, clown. Others. | |
| Note by W. L. Main | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 24 | Charles Andress' career. | |
| Beginning | Marcks, Don | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 25 | Dan Rice story. Tony Pastor, clown. Pete Conklin, clown. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 26 | Bob Emerico, clown. Josip Marcan, liger. Harry Albacker, magic. Others. | |
| Wild Man | Coup, W. C. | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 27 | Coup's story on a circus freak. |
| In Memory | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 27 | Death. Mrs. E. W. Gastinger, mother of Barbara Braun. | |
| Direct from Europe | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 28 | Russian TV show on circuses. |
| White Elephants | Coup, W. C. | 16 | 3 | 1987 | Jan | 19 | 30-32 | 1884 white elephant war. |
| 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | ISSUE HAS TWO DATES, JAN. 26, FEB. 2. | |||||
| (Photograph) | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
1 | Photo: Tegge, Bisbee and Johnson. | |
| Elephants | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
2 | Lisat of Michael Cecere handled elephants. | |
| New Regulations? | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
2 | Proposed rules, regulaltion of animals in the circus. | |
| Routes | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
4 | Routes: Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Circo Rolly | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
6 | Mexico. Circo Rolly information. |
| Installation Night | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
6 | Oakland (CA) Magic Circus news. | |
| Magic Show Closes | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
8 | Prof. Stu Miller's Wonderful World of Magic Show information, acts. | |
| Variety Special | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
8 | Big John's 1987 Variety Extravaganza show acts. | |
| Circus in Indiana | Scheiman, Kaye | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
10 | Acts at American Legion Christmas party circus. |
| Power Plant Closed | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
10 | Baltimore, Six Flags Power Plant to reopen as night club. | |
| New Year's in Hugo | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
12 | People at Carol Rawls' New Years Eve party. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
12 | Elvin Bale, cannon act, injured. | |
| Int'l Circus Gala | Stone, Arthur W. | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
14 | International Circus Gala, London, England, acts. |
| Lost Gear Found | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
14 | Clayton Moore's lost revolvers, holsters, etc. found. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
16 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
17 | Eric Gillett, ringmaster. Randy Tuschmann. Rudolph Del Monte, contortion. Tom Tomashek. Eugene Nock, John, helicopter act. Mike Cecere, elephants. Roma Schmidt, animals. Hub Hubbell, western performer. | |
| Caution - Camels | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
17 | Israel, camels in desert wear reflector lights. | |
| Circus Padilla | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
18 | Circus Padilla information, acts. |
| Circuses in Paris | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
19 | Paris, France. Moscow State Circus. Cirque de Paris. Le Cirque de Annie Fratellini. Achille Zavatta's circus. Cirque Gruss. Cirque Pauwels. Cirque Diana Moreno-Bormann. Cirque Pinder-Jan Richard. Cirque d'Hiver shows. |
| Mogyorosi Tigers - 1986 | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
22 | Photos, Mogyorosi Tigers. | |
| News Comments | Murphy, Dave | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
22 | Circus Week, Sarasota, FL. |
| Circus Notes | Beard, John | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
22 | Elephant Tommy (King Tusk), Lee Keener. |
| Hotline | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
23 | Ray Hopper, RBBB employee, injured by horse. | |
| Show Notes | Martin, Billy | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
23 | Visitors at Kelly-Miller Circus. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
23 | Skin & Bones & Co. Jim Roller, general supt. | |
| Zoppe's Xmas Show | Sanders, Francis E. | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
26 | Davide Zoppe produced Christmas Circus information, acts. |
| Tempermental | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
27 | Elephant eats parade permit, Sarasota, FL. | |
| Circus Hall of Fame | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
27 | International Circus Hall of Fame nomination information. 1986 inductees. | |
| F.C.P.A. Report | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
28 | Florida Circus Producers Association meeting. | |
| Circo Atayde | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
29 | Circo Atayde information, acts. |
| Red Unit Opens | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
30-32 | RBBB red unit. |
| Correction | Beard, John | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
32 | Correction, it was Allan C. Hill elephants with Woodcock elephants, not Benny Williams. Probably a previous article by Beard. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
33 | Shirly Conklin, Amazin Conklins. | |
| People | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
33 | Jean-Paul, Mia Arnosi, cradle act. | |
| People | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
34, 35 | Yum Yum, contortion, juggler. Jarda Kubik, ice skater. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
34 | Raymond M. Corbin (Ray-Mond) ghost show performer. | |
| In the Mail | Wilds, Jan | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
35 | Comments on Nancy Tetzalff's article, Jan. 1, 1987 issue, on animal trainers. |
| People | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
36 | Doug Ashton, Sally. Tom Inabinette. Valerie Walenda, Donal Chapin. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 4-5 | 1987 | Jan Feb |
26 2 |
36 | Death. Rudy Docky, clown. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 1 | Photo: Basham & Lukas. | |
| Watchman Fired | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 2 | Russia, Klin Circus and Zoo, hippo escaped, watchman fired. | |
| Tiger Mauls Girl | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 2 | Jacksonville, FL, zoo visitor mauled by tiger. | |
| Hall of Fame | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 3 | National Cowgirl Hall of Fame honorees. | |
| Tiger Report | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 3 | Bangladesh, people killed by Bengal tigers. | |
| Routes | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; Hubler International; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Zoppe's. Other shows. | |
| Jury Award | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 6 | James R. Nordmark, International All Star Circus and Jubilee on Ice, wins lawsuit. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 6 | Ft. Worth, TX, man killed by zoo elephant. | |
| 86 Season Ends | House, Albert F. | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 8, 10 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, personnel. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 10 | Deon Aumaier, clown. Elvin Bale. | |
| Some Show Notes | Beard, John | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 12 | Showman's Annual Circus of Gibston acts, staff. |
| In the News | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 12 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| Attn: Show People | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 14 | International Circus Hall of Fame, how to register. | |
| People | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 14 | Herb Novick, clown. | |
| Book Review | Waldron, Dan | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 16 | Book review, "Bibliography of Conjuring Periodicals in English: 1791-1983," by James B.Alfredson and George L. Daily Jr. |
| People | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 16 | Barnaby, juggler. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 18 | Death. Clarence Phelps, canvas boss, supt. | |
| Surprise Shower | Conley, Jane | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 18 | Henry Crowell, Dolores. |
| Show Delayed | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 18 | Ic Classics show. | |
| Festive Weekend on the Gulf Coast | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 19, 22 | Sarasota Circus Festival week. |
| Brickle Circus | Cothran, Bob | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 22, 30 | Bill Brickle's Wonderland Circus information, acts. |
| Officers Elected | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 23 | CFA news. | |
| Elephant Group | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 23 | Elephant Interest Group's book, "Elephant." | |
| In the Mail | Parkinson, Greg | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 23 | Correction, Jan. 12, 1987 issue, article on Great American Circus 1987 plans. No circus wagons were purchased from CWM. |
| Royal Dragon Circus | Novak, Wayne | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 25 | Royal Dragon Circus information, P. J. Racht, producer. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 25 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Charlie Roark. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 27 | Holveck & Co., magic. David Hibling, ringmaster (England). Chuck Kelley, band leader. Cathy Rogers, Jim Hetzer. Karl Winn, Hans. Others. | |
| Royal Hanneford | Hastings, Clarence | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 29 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| In Memory | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 30 | Death. Lorraine B. Valentine, aerialist. | |
| Cabins and Kings | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 32 | Annie Oakley, cabin, a "hangout" place, to be preserved, Massapequa. | |
| Henning Show | Burnes, Chuck | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 34 | Doug Henning's magic, illusions show. |
| Some Parade Notes | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 36 | Sarasota Parade. | |
| People | 16 | 6 | 1987 | Feb | 9 | 36 | Bobby Fairchild, Sonya. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 1 | Photo: Dwight Damon. | |
| Slim Binkley | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 2, 26 | Allen Binkley, "Slim," performer, various departments. | |
| Send in the Clown | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 3 | Dennis Gilliland, clowning at nursing home. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 3 | Helen Billetti Warburton. Larry Pisoni, one man show. Artist Gladys Emerson Cook. | |
| Routes | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Cirque Gruss | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 6, 8 | Paris, France. Cirque Gruss information. |
| Circus Tihany | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 10, 12 | Circus Tihany information, staff, acts. |
| Notes About People | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 12 | Jim Hoke, hypnotist. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 14 | Deaths. George H. Barlow III, historian, modeler. Edward Cripps, CFA, CMB. C. Gaylord Hartman, CMB. Howard E. Marshman, toured with Kelly-Miller. | |
| Awards Luncheon | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 14 | Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters award. Parley Baer, MC. | |
| Festive Weekend on the Gulf Coast | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 16, 22 | Party at Sarasota. People seen on trip. |
| Zoppe's Ready to Go | Sanders, Francis E. | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 21 | Davide Zoppe family, acts. |
| People | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 21 | Bob Devenney, aerialist, aka Bob Hartley. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 22 | T. J. Howell, juggler. Poppy and Bonkers Marnone, clowns. Bruce Pfeffer, Doug Ullman. Donna Noel. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 23, 25 | Book review, "Cole Bros. Circus from Rochester, Indiana," by Francis E. Sanders. |
| Boston Convention | Gangi, Steve | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 24 | Acts at CHUBB Investment Corp. convention. |
| Florida Wedding | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 26 | Marriage, Zsa Zsa Dubsky and Jeffrey Bruski. |
| People | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 26 | Dave Hale, Bob. | |
| Dream Came True | Safarie Pete | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 27 | Wood Family Circus Fantasy. Stanley Wood, minature circus. |
| Circus Themed Films | Friday, Jon | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 28-29 | List of films with a circus theme. |
| In Memory | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 29 | Death. Sherlock Holmes Evans, circus owner. | |
| Twas a Blast | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 29 | India, beer drinking elephants. | |
| Circus Week in Sarasota, Fla. | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 31 | Circus Week, Sarasota, FL. |
| Camel Wrestling | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 31 | Turkey, camel wrestling. | |
| Early Bird Show | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 32 | Acts at Chicago, IL convention. | |
| People | 16 | 7 | 1987 | Feb | 16 | 32 | Siegfried & Roy. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 1 | Photo: Texas White Horse Troupe, Don Anderson. | |
| 87 Show Is Well Done | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 2 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 3 | Death. Ward C. Zeller, fan. | |
| Heart Dog Dies | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 3 | Dog, experimental heart pump. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 3 | Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Mike Hackenberger, elephant Tusko. Jimmy Hale, elephant Tonka. Army Maguire, elephants. Joanne Wilson, elephant act. Daisy's Ham & Egg Revue. | |
| Routes | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Stage; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| In the News | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 4 | TV show, ABC's "Circus"; CBS's "Sawdust." | |
| Cultural Exchange | Lorentz, Dave | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 6, 27 | Russia, Erik Zhezmir, band leader. Exchange of music. |
| Circus Vargas | Covington, Don | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 8, 24 | Circus Vargas, information, acts. |
| Circusing in Japan | Records, Larry | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 10 | Japan. Tiger Show. Yano Circus. Larry Records, tigers. Lee Burpee. |
| In Memory | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 12 | Death. Roland F. Tiebor, sea lion trainer. | |
| Show's Staff | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 12 | Royal Hanneford Circus staff. | |
| Notes | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 12 | Hawaiian Vaudeville Co. | |
| People | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 12 | Robert Lund, Elaine. Al Duprey. | |
| Royal Hanneford | Friday, Jon | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 14, 18 | Royal Hanneford Circus, information, acts. |
| Hamid Morton '87 | Rector, Bill | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 14A,18B | Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| Rudy Docky | Sadler, L. A. | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 14B,18A | Rudy Docky, dog act, animal trainer, clowning, tumbler, etc. |
| Show Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 18, 21 | RBBB red unit acts, list of clowns. |
| Fla. Bits | Beard, John | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 18A | Zacchini produced Florida State Fair Circus acts, midway. Bob Noell, Mae, ape sanctuary. |
| From Japan | Records, Larry | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 18B | Japan. Tiger Show & Yano Circus information. |
| Circus Music | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 20 | Windjammers concert, Sailor Circus. | |
| Notes About People | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 20 | Larry Pisoni, one man show. Gene Mascioli. Chester Cable. Wini McKay. Heide Karp. Others. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 20 | Death. John W. Gagne, publicity, promotion. | |
| (No title) | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 21 | Movie, "Punch and Judy." | |
| 87 Off to Busy Start | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 22-23 | RBBB red unit. Sarasota Circus. Blue Grass Shows. Gibsonton Showman's Club Circus. |
| At the Circus | Overstreet, Jerry | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 25 | Hamid-Morton Circus acts. |
| Convention Date | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 25 | International Jugglers Association convention. | |
| New Fla. Park | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 26 | Boardwalk and Baseball Park, Orlando, former site of Circus World. | |
| Video Tape | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 26 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus video. | |
| Elephant Notes | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 27 | Elephants: Sukie, Sahib, Snuffy. | |
| People | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 27 | Prince Philip (England). | |
| Notes | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 27 | Act, seven Chinese girls, handstands on stack of chairs. | |
| Model Builders | 16 | 8 | 1987 | Feb | 23 | 28 | CMB news. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 1 | Photo: Shammie, Irish circus clown. | |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 2 | Hoxie Tucker. Tom Parish, Tammy, clowns. Luba Pisarenkova, Yuri Krasnov. Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, Red Johnson. Trampoline Guys (Lisa Penstone, Rom Bolean, Rick O'Shay). Doug Ashton, Sally. Mary Gill, aerialist. | |
| 87 Tour Plans | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 3 | Vidbel's Old Time Circus information, acts. Joyce Vidbel, Alfred Vidbel. |
| Routes | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Fantasy; Circus of the Kids; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; M & M; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 6 | Deaths. J. Raymond Morris, bill poster, usher. Fred H. Schmidt (Conely), rider. | |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 6 | Louis Knie, Circus Knie. | |
| Circus Display | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 8 | Exhibit, Curiosities and Wonders: Evolution of the Modern American Circus, Lexington, MA museum. | |
| She Did It Again | Johnston, Edith | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 8 | "Follow That Elephant," by Bunnie Bartok Perz. |
| Magazine Is Sold | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 8 | Billboard sold. | |
| Friends of Pandas | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 8 | China, giant pandas, efforts to protect. | |
| 87 Tour Plans | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 10 | Friendly Bros. Circus information. |
| Notes | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 10 | Finland bans use of elephants in circus performances. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 10 | Deaths. Alice Miller Harth, rider, daughter of Miller Bros. 101 Ranch founder. Ludwig Maschino, acrobat. | |
| Kosair Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 12 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, information, acts, staff. |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 12 | Patricia White, tiger. Ray Cooper, busker. Gunther Gebel-Williams. David Copperfield, illusions. | |
| Franzen Bros. | Kingston, Harry L. | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 14 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Review | Bingaman, George | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 15 | Book review, "Follow That Elephant," by Bunni Bartok Perz. |
| Notes | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 15 | Liability insurance requirement, Brookhaven, NY. | |
| Bits from Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 16 | John Dubsky, Christa, dogs, clown act. |
| Clown Dies | Sanders, F. E. | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 17 | Harold Lee Kellems, "Happy," clown, death. |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 17 | Gary Girourd, clown. John Gilbert Ludington, clown. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 20 | Elephant, elephant ride, bolts with children aboard, Florida. | |
| Canadian Date | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 20 | Taylor Family Shows information. | |
| Wendy's | Knight, Almond | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 21 | Philip Morris produced Wendy's Super Circus information, acts. |
| Festival Winner | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 21 | Monte Carlo International Circus Festival award winners. | |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 22, 23 | Mary Jr. Wengrzyn, contortion. Dick Williams, clown. Vest Grimaldi, Grimaldis. Nida Joanides Esqueda. Happy Hall, unicycle. Helen Carpenter, animal act. Abulettes, wire. Lalo Murillo, performance dir. Mark Vozza, bird act, animal man. Corky Plunkett. Bobb Gibbs, Rosa. Gary Henry, Zoe Anne. David Conners. James Hall, bears. Wanda Ward, trapeze. Doug Terranova, elephants. Don Prevost, manager. Bill Brickle, dogs. | |
| Convention Time | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 23 | Juggling Mini-Convention. | |
| Trade Fair Circus | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 23 | Syd Friedman produced trade fair circus, All Star Circus, acts. | |
| Commerford's Show | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 24 | Commerford's Pet Expo information. |
| Truck Kills Bear | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 24 | Black bear killed by truck, Valdosta, GA. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Death. Charles W. Reynolds (Chang), circus historian. | |
| Notes | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Ringling Clown College. | |
| Tiger Killed | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 25 | Bengal tiger shot, Valdosta, GA. | |
| On TV Tube | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 25 | ABC TV show with RBBB footage. | |
| Report from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 26 | Olympic International Circus acts. Acts, shows at Florida State Fair. |
| Review | Bingaman George | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 27 | Book review, "Annals of the American Circus 1830-1847, Vol. II," by Stuart Thayer. |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 27 | Clowns, Vincent Pagliaon, "Vappo" and Ron Spezial, "Ronson." | |
| Power-Packed Show | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 28 | Tommy Hanneford's circus information, acts. | |
| New Arrival | Peterson, Jim | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 28 | Dino Medeiros family. |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 28 | Vincent Pagliano, "Vappo," clown. John Fay, "Spanky." Bruce Warner, clown. Doris Gatti, Circus Gatti. Gus Bell, Betty, aerialists. Johnny Meah. Jim Hackworth, Irene, clowns. Michael Kent, clown. | |
| He Drops Out | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 29 | Bob Barker, game show host, animal rights. | |
| Goodbye Rags | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 30 | Robert Wysong Thomas, aka Bob Thomas, "Rags," clown, death. |
| People | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 30 | Jim Waynick's calliope. Charles Bellati, publicity. Eric Braun, dogs. Winns, aerial. Doug MacValley, globe of death. Rix bears. | |
| PTA Circus | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 31 | George Hubler produced Circus, acts. | |
| CFA Tent Meeting | Coffman, Jim | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 31 | CFA news. |
| Circus in China | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 32 | Taiwan. Great European Circus ifnormation, acts. | |
| Notes | 16 | 9-10 | 1987 | Apr | 6 | 32 | CFA news. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 1 | Photo: Josip Marcan. | |
| Shrine Circus Date | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 2 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, acts. |
| Gift 'Saves' Roberts | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 2 | Jerry Collins, owner. | |
| Magazine Shuts Down | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 3 | John VanMatre ceases publication of "Bannerline." | |
| Some Show Notes | Beard, John | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 3 | Franzen Bros. Circus acts, staff. |
| Routes | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Fantasy; Circus Vargas; Circus of the Kids; Coronas; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Runs Smooth | DaDeppo, George | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 4 | Gertrude Hanneford, "Struppi." |
| Royal Hanneford | Hill, Clarence | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 5, 27 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Sports Show | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 6 | Acts at Ft. Wayne, IN sports show. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 6 | Death. William H. McGrath, Jr., fan. | |
| Notes | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| People | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 6 | Bobby Moore elephants. | |
| Circus Vargas | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 7 | Circus Vargas information, staff. | |
| People | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 8 | Lynn Saville, circus photographer. Matt Prendl, hula hoops. | |
| Show at Milwaukee | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 8 | George Carden produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 8 | Death. Arvel Allread, circus musician. | |
| People | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 10 | Donnal Noel, Bob Doggett. Joe Naud, Bette, orangs. Robert Steele Sr. Mighty Thomas Shows. Linda Lingo, office. T-Bone, clown. Bill Rivers, animals. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 10 | Catskill Game Farm fire. | |
| Circus in Australia | Bell, Betty | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 12 | Australia. Sole Bros. Circus acts. |
| At Allentown, PA | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 12 | Ian Garden produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Shrine Circus | Friday, Jon | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 14 | Eddie Zacchini produced Shrine circus acts, staff. |
| Show Date | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 14 | Acts at Glen Parkins produced show, Florida. | |
| Zoologist Dies | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 16 | Bernhard Grzimek, Frankfurt Zoo (Germany). | |
| People | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 16 | Tim Nolan, juggler. Larry Harmon, clown. | |
| W. Q. Hums | House, Albert | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 18, 19 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, winter quarters. |
| Black Tie Dinner | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 19 | Acts, band, others, at Sarasota Circus Foundation fund raiser. |
| At Disneyland | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 20 | Acts at Disneyland, Anaheim, CA. | |
| Anniversary Set | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 20 | Ringling Clown College. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 20 | Death. Jesse Jensen, advance. | |
| Land Donation | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 21 | Land donated to Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Some Show Notes | Beard, John | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 21 | Allan C. Hill's show. Jim Silverlake. Pom Pom Donoho. |
| In Memory | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 21 | Death. Mary Isobel Fossett, owner, equestrienne. | |
| Review | Waldron, Dan | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 22 | Book review, "Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women," by Ricky Jay. |
| In Memory | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 22 | Death. Richard T. McBride, fan. |
| Plans for '87 Season | McGrath, William H. Jr. | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 23 | Hanneford Family Circus information. |
| People | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 24 | Luba Pisarenkova, Yuri Krasnov, high wire. Yvonne Savage, unicycle. Jean Paul Arnosi, Mia, aerialists. Mark Backalor, juggler. Bob Emerico, clown. Others. | |
| Magic Is Unmasked | Friday, Jon | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 25-26 | Magic feats exposed in video. |
| Notes | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 27 | CFA news. | |
| Circus Pro-Sho Employment | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 28 | Booking climate for performers. |
| At Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Fugate, John | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 29-30 | Mizpah Temple Shrine Circus, Ft. Wayne, IN, information, acts. Tarzan Zerbini, producer. |
| People | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 31 | Gerard Soules, dogs. Remo Bizzarro, Jennie, aerialists. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Tino Wallenda. Others. | |
| Notes & Comments | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 32 | Circus poster exhibit, Our National Heritage museum. |
| Ice Classics Show | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 32 | Ic Classics show. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 11-12 | 1987 | Apr | 13 | 32 | Death. Morton Minsky, burlesque. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 1 | Photo: Shannon Daily. | |
| Hamid Morton Opens | Lorentz, Dave | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 2, 32 | Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| Wm. Kay's Circus | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 3 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 4 | Routes: Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Fantasy; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; M & M; Murat Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Circus at Seattle | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 6, 8 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 8 | Tiger birth on un-named circus. | |
| Red Unit | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 10, 27 | RBBB red unit. |
| Writing from Israel | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 11, 26 | Chinese Magic Revue of Taiwan information. |
| Notes from Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 12 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus. John Robinson Circus. |
| Chicago Shrine Show | Jones, Sheelagh | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 13 | Eddie Zacchini produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Sarasota Features | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 14, 23 | Circus week, Sarasota, FL. Acts at the Sarasota Circus Parade's Circus. |
| Circus Vargas | Jones, Sheelagh | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 15 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Showfolks of Sarasota Circus Flea Market | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 16, 20 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus Flea Market information and visitors. |
| Safety | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 17 | Performer safety, reprint of 1931 article. | |
| Opera Story | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 17 | Opera, "Princess of Trebizonde," is story of circus people. | |
| Early Species of Ape | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 17 | Newly found, 17 million year old ape species. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 17 | Death. Rev. John H. Callahan, circus chaplain. | |
| Buffalo Bill Show | Bernard, Charles | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 18, 21 | Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, 1900s with photos. Reprint from "Hobbies," 1936. |
| Days of Old | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 18 | Thomas Hargreaves Show, 1905. | |
| New Arrival | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 20 | Richard A. Legg, Jacquelyn R. Fugitt. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 20 | Death. Michael Burke general manager. | |
| Visitors at Opening | Couls, Mari Jo | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 22 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, visitors. |
| Notes | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 22 | Melmar's Magic Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 23 | Charlie stevenson, band leader. Bob Gardner, drums. Vince Carmen. Arturo Alageria. Sammy King. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 23 | Death. Jane Cody Garlow Keane, grand daughter of Buffalo Bill. | |
| Great Clown | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 24 | Dan Rice. | |
| People | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 24 | Johnny Fulghum, advance. Elephant, King Tusk. Ben Davenport's Dailey Bros. Circus. | |
| Advertising Car | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 25 | Barnum's advertising car, 1879. Reprint of newspaper article, 1879. | |
| Sets Circus Acts | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 26 | Acts at Hetzer Theatrical Productions produced telethon show, Dallas, TX. | |
| Notes from Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 28 | Royal Hanneford Circus. Oscarian Bros. Circus, information, acts, staff. |
| Snow Hits Circus | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 28 | Carson & Barnes Circus cancelled date, information. | |
| People | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 28 | Urias Troupe, globe of death. Ronn Lucas, vent. Jim Fowler, animal expert. Bob Emerico, clown. Vaudeville Nouveau, jugglers. | |
| Circus Fantasy | Jones, Sheelagh | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 29 | Disneyland's Circus Fantasy information, acts. |
| In Memory | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 29 | Death. Otto E. Scheiman, fan. | |
| Review | Bingaman, George | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 30-31 | Book review, "Gold Chain," by Regina V. Phelan. |
| At the Garden | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 31 | RBBB red unit. | |
| Fine Imposed | 16 | 13-14 | 1987 | Apr | 20 | 35 | Ice show promoter fined. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 1 | Photo: Petits Poodles. | |
| Life Is a Circus | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 2, 32 | Susan Sheryll's dog act (Zoppe). | |
| Kelly-Miller Circus | Stone, Arthur W. | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 3, 8 | Al G. Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 4 | Routes: Bentley Bros. Circus; Clyde Beatty; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Nock (Europe); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; M & M; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Hubler Plays Dayton | Sandman, Don | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 6, 19 | George Hubler International Circus acts. |
| Orang on the Pill | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 8 | Birth control, zoo orangutan. | |
| RBBB | Harrell, Nancy | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 10, 25 | RBBB circus acts. |
| People | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 11 | Wally Eastwood, juggler. Alexis Brothers. Murillo & Ulises. Others. | |
| Show Program | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 11 | William Kay produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| RBBB Blue in Cincy | Sandman, Don | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 12 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Cottle & Austen | Stone, Bea & Arthur | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 13, 21, 22 | Cottle & Austin Combined Circus information (England). |
| From Minnesota | Hackett, Marjorie | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 14, 18 | Miscellaneous circus information. |
| Show Program | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 15 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 15 | Death. Ermide Cristiani Loyal, rider. | |
| Hollywood on Ice | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 16 | Hollywood on Ice show. |
| Beatty Show Staff | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 16 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus staff. | |
| Flint Shrine Circus | Fugate, John | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 17 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| They Ask Asylum | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 18 | Carmen Georgescu, Julia Catrinoiou, Romanian troupe. | |
| At Johnstown, PA | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 19 | George Hubler produced Circus, acts. | |
| Correction | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 19 | Correction, Wendy's Super Circus article. | |
| Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 22 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 23 | Harry Albacker, magic. Barnaby, juggler. Frank Cain, James Knapp, clowns. Randy Runyon. Davide Zoppe, Susan, dog act. | |
| Beatty Show | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 24 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus acts. | |
| Circus Video Tape | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 24 | Video, RBBB. | |
| People | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 25 | Leon Pinter, organist. John Hadfield, clown. | |
| Notes on Clowning | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 26-27 | Albert Gaston, clown, interview. Reprint, 1922 article. | |
| Notes | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 27 | RBBB red unit, snow. | |
| Cougar Hunt OK'd | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 27 | Cougar hunting approved, California. | |
| Parade at Sarasota | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 29-31 | Sarasota circus week events, circus, parade details, etc. | |
| Show Dates Set | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 32 | CMB news. | |
| Note | 16 | 15-16 | 1987 | Apr | 27 | 35 | Boom Boom Browning, band leader. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 1 | Photo: Safari Pete Wood, lions 'n tigers. | |
| Royal Lichtenstein | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 2, 6 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| New Circus Bows | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 3 | Circus International debut, information, acts, staff. Patrick E. Shallow, producer. | |
| Notes | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 3 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| Routes | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 4 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Flora; Circus Nock (Europe); Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Culpepper; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); RBBB blue, red; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini, east, west. Other shows. | |
| Tents in Southland | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 6 | Circus Vargas. DeCArlo Circus; Happytime Circus. | |
| Culpepper Circus | Lenker, John E. | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 8, 10, 12, 14 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 11 | Ray Cooper, busker. Ted Rogers. Bob Miller, elephant dept. David Orr. Happytime Circus. Barnaby, juggler. Art Miller, advance. Others. | |
| Circus at Columbus | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 15 | William Kay produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Great Y Show Folds | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 15 | Great Y Circus folds, insurance problems. | |
| C&B's 51st Year | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 16 | Carson & Barnes Circus acts, band, clowns, visitors. |
| Karem Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 17, 20 | George Carden produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| M&M Circus | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 18 | M & M Circus information, acts. | |
| Circusing in Fla. | Kubik, B. & B. | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 18 | American Showtime Circus information, acts. |
| Correction | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 18 | Correction, 11-12 issue, p. 20, Circus Fantasy. | |
| Elephant Census April 1987 | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | n.p.n. | List of performing elephants, owners for 1987. | |
| Date Was Okay | DaDeppo, George | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 19 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| Harvest Plans | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 19 | Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species, elephant poaching. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 19 | Death. Vern Coriell, circus man. | |
| Notes of Interest | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 20 | Tom Lunsford's American Showtime Circus. Marco Canestrelli, Canestrellis. |
| K-M Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 21 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, staff, visitors. |
| Plunkett Show | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 22-23 | Plunkett family's Olde Tyme American Circus information, acts, staff. |
| People | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 23 | Jim Hetzer. Others. | |
| Lab Workers Sick | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 24 | Monkey disease acquired by lab workers. | |
| (No title) | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 24 | Robin Frye, performance dir. | |
| Good Date | Beard, John | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 25 | Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Notes | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 25 | Benny Williams, elephant Anna May. Big Apple Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 25 | Joann Craigmile, elephant trainer. Emmie Reed, balloon twister. | |
| From Minnesota | Hackett, Marjorie | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 26, 27 | Hackett's circus memories. |
| Hetzer Show Notes | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 27 | James Hetzer Circus information, people. | |
| Fred Ledgett | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 28 | Fred Ledgett, career. Reprint of 1931 article. | |
| Some Dogs Facts | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 29 | TV show dog, Mutley. | |
| On a Rampage | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 30-31 | 1884, elephant Sampson escape, rampage. | |
| Show Visitors | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 31 | Visitors at Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. | |
| Cooper, Bailey & Co. | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 32 | Cooper & Bailey Circus, 1876, with illustration. | |
| Show Dates Planned | 16 | 17-18 | 1987 | May | 4 | 32 | CMB news. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 1 | Photo: Flying Lunas with Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| S. F. Stage Show | Yim, Roger | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 3, 6 | Theater puts on "Side Show" piece, San Francisco. |
| Routes | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 4 | Routes: Austrian National Circus (Austria); Bentley Bros.; Big John's; Circus Barnum (Germany); Circus Flora; Circus Knie; Circus Krone (Germany); Circus Nock (Switz); Circus Roncalli (Ger.); Circus Sarrasani (Ger.); Circus Vargas; Circus World Museum; Culpepper; Friendly Bros.; Kelly-Miller; Reid Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Hanneford red; Royal American (Australia); Toby Tyler; Tarzan Zerbini; Pickle Family; Carson & Barnes; Peanut. Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 6 | Olga Breeskin, swims with alligators. Others. | |
| Circus Photo Exhibit | Wangro, Chris | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 8, 36 | Exhibit, circus photography of Lynn Saville. |
| Notes on Carden Int. | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 10, 31 | George Carden's International Circus information, acts. |
| New CFA Tent | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 12 | CFA news. | |
| Mule Show | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 12 | Mules in Action show. | |
| Star Walk in Fla. | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 14 | Plans for Circus Ring of Fame, Sarasota. | |
| Notes | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 14 | Sarasota Sailor Circus. John Ringling Towers. | |
| Circus Knie | De Ritis, Raffaele | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 16 | Circus Knie information, acts. |
| Jose Cole Circus | Bissonette, Pat | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 18, 23 | Jose Cole Circus information, acts. |
| Do You Remember? | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 23 | Circus terms. | |
| People | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 24, 25 | Leon McBride, clown. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress. Alan Johnson, juggler. Ray Cooper, busker. Joyce Rice, whips, ropes. Ron Whitfield, lion trainer. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 24, 25 | Deaths. Robert Curran, Beatty's Jungleland. Almond Knight, fan. Shirley A. Conklin, magic act. | |
| Tacoma Shrine Circus | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 26 | Gatti produced Afifi Temple Shrine circus acts. |
| At Vinton, VA | Overstreet, Jerry | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 26 | Holiday Hippodrome Circus information, acts. |
| Soviets in Italy | De Ritis, Raffaele | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 27 | Moscow State Circus information, acts. |
| Show Date Notes | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 27 | Routes: Royal Hanneford Circus; Big Apple Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 28 | Patrick V. Burden, clown. | |
| Aid for an Elephant | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 28 | Elephant Esther, zoo (England). | |
| CFA Tent Raised | Coffield, Jim | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 29 | CFA news. |
| Notes from Georgia | Fitzpatrick, Paul E. | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 29 | International All Star Circus. Great American Circus. |
| C&B Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 30 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts, staff. |
| First Time | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 31 | Richard Talmadge (Sylvester Metezetti), quadruple back somersault from teeterboard in 1906. | |
| Beijing Acrobats | Kisselgoff, Anna | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 32-33 | Beijing Acrobats troupe act. |
| K-M Opens | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 34 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Cat Acts in Vaude | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 34 | List of people and their cat act. | |
| Circus Club Show | Conley, Jane | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 35 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club circus, acts, information. |
| New Book | 16 | 19 | 1987 | May | 11 | 36 | Book, "John Calvert, by William V. Rauscher. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 1 | Photo: Connie and Wally Eastwood. | |
| He's a Popular Fellow | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 2, 28-29 | James Cole, owner, career, interview. | |
| Circus in New York | House, Albert F. | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 | RBBB circus. |
| Routes | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 4 | Routes: Austrian National Circus; Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus Barnum (Ger.); Circus Knie; Circus Mullens (Neth.); Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Ronacalli (Ger.); Kelly-Miller; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Royal Hanneford tent; Eddie Zacchini; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 14 | Bruce Pfeffer, David Ullman. Frad Menke, Susan Kowalski, clowns. Ray-Mond, magic. Carmen Hall, baboons. | |
| People | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 16 | Mike Poteete, clown. Lucky Larabee, announcer. Lancelot Link chimps. Karl Roessingh Duo, instrumental. Jan Naud, animals. Russ Tully, Nell Phillips. | |
| Monroe Circus | Stone, Arthur W. | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 17, 20 | Alberto Zoppe's Circus Europa information, acts. |
| Promoter | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 18-19 | The good promoter. | |
| Notes | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 20 | West German camel. | |
| Omaha Show | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 21 | M & M Circus acts, staff. | |
| People | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 21 | Allen Binkley. George Anthony, clown. Harry Rawls. Tom Parish, Tammy, clowns. Ken Benson, "Turtle." | |
| Miles Orton, Rider | McGee, Jesse Bartlett | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 22, 24 | Miles Orton, rider, act. Orton show incident. |
| Nellie Bly | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 24 | Nellie Bly, journalist. | |
| It’s a Thought | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 24 | Humor. | |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 25 | Holiday Hippodrome Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 25 | CMB news. | |
| People | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 26 | Melvin Ray Silverlake, canvas boss. Pepper, clown. Welde's bears. Pete Luvan's elephant. Peking Acrobats. Pete Wood, animals. John Pugh, owner. Tiny Tim. | |
| In the News | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 26 | Circo D'Carlo. Toby Tyler Circus. | |
| Charges Filed | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 27, 31 | Richard Chipperfield circus, alleged animal cruelty. Show information. | |
| Acts Set for Fair | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 29 | Acts at Fresno, CA fair. | |
| Notes | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 29 | Circus City Festival, Peru, IN. | |
| Murat Shrine Circus | Johnston, Edith | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 30 | Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Tent Raising Date | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 30 | CFA news. | |
| Collector's Note | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 31 | List of magazine articles on animals. | |
| Circus Highlights | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 31 | RBBB red unit on TV. | |
| Toads in Florida | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 32 | Poisonous toads in Florida. | |
| People | 16 | 20 | 1987 | May | 18 | 32 | Ray-Mond, magic. C. A. Frank, magic. Jim Moyer, unicycle troupe. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 1 | Fred Logan and Josip Marcan, animal trainers. | |
| Show in Midwest | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 2 | Traveling exhibit, Show-A-Rama. | |
| Notes | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 2 | American Museum of Magic, Marshall, MI. Guernsey's poster auction. | |
| People | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 2 | Carol Marcan, Darrell Venson, marriage. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| Island Tour | Kelroy, Ray | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 3 | Whirlings Circus (New Zealand) information. Tony Ratcliffe, owner. |
| Routes | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's; Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Hanneford tent; Kelly-Miller; Knights of Columbus; Mohammed Shrine; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Curcus Mullens (Neth.); Circus Nock (Switz.). Other shows. | |
| Niagara | Sadler, L. A. | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 6 | Niagara Falls movie, Blondin and others. |
| Joins Pugh Tent | Phillips, Ed | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 6 | Bill Elbirn, showman. |
| Writing from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 8, 30 | Stu Miller's Wonderful World of Magic show acts. Oscarian Bros. Circus. Hugo Zacchini. |
| On Local TV | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 10 | Circus Vargas. | |
| Getting Tough in N.J. | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 10 | Brookhaven, NJ, restrictions on shows. Liability insurance, set up 24 hr. ahead, etc. | |
| Tiger Attack | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 10 | Omaha, NE, zoo tiger attack. | |
| Hubler Circus | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 12 | George Hubler produced circus, information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 14 | Jorge Cepedica. Fred Menke, clown. Susan Kowalski. Joe Naud, Bette, chimps. Alphonso Loyal. Yvonne McCarther, Yvette, Siamese twins. Marsha Dimitri, wire, juggler. Others. | |
| Show Program | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 14 | Whirlings Circus (New Zealand) acts. | |
| Life on the Road | Holehouse, Ken | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 16, 27 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Jumbo Arrives | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 18-20 | 1882 account of the arrival of elephant Jumbo. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Bryan, Russell | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 21 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Big Apple Circus | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 22 | Big Apple Circus information. | |
| People | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 22 | Jim Judkins, general mgr. Others. | |
| Tyler Shows in Fla. | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 22 | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts. | |
| Birthday Time | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 23 | Senor Rai's birthday, Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 23 | Dave Twomey, Happytime Circus. Joe Frisco Sr., animal circus. Joe Naud, Betty, orang Radcliffe. | |
| Safari Pete Wood Writes | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 23 | Bobby Gibbs' birthday party. | |
| Hamid Circus | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 25 | Hamid Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 25 | Largest horse on display, San Francisco, 1939. | |
| Murat Temple Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 26 | Corona produced Murat Temple Shrine Circus, information, acts. |
| Being Different | Friday, Jon | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 28-29, 31 | Movie, "Being Different," human oddities. |
| Super Circus Int'l | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 30 | Al Stencell's Super Circus International (Canada), information, acts. |
| Tom Mix Festival | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 32 | Tom Mix Festival, DuBois, PA. | |
| People | 16 | 21 | 1987 | May | 25 | 32 | Bill Burger. Ken Griffin, Roberta. Dan Stapleton, Faryln. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 1 | Photo: Vino Berosini, King of Swords. | |
| People | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 2 | Bill Morris, Lee, elephants. Others. | |
| CMB Magazine Late | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 2 | CMB news. |
| On the Show Lot | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 2 | Visitors at Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| Tyler Show | Van Matre | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 3, 6 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Routes | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 4 | Routes: Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Peanut; Pickle Famiy; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Royal Hanneford tent; Tarzan Zerbini; Zoppe; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Waltens in Missouri | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 6 | Waltens Variety Show information. | |
| Anniversary | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 6 | Nabisco's animal crackers. | |
| It's Another Winner | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 8, 10, 12, 14 | Circus Odyssey information, acts. |
| It's Tough State | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 15 | Connecticut, liability insurance requirements. | |
| New Show Due | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 15 | New circus said to debut in August, information, no names. | |
| Darien Lake Circus | Sadler, L. A. | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 16 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| Circusing in Mexico | Taylor, Gordon | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 17 | Mexico. Circo Vazquez information. |
| Seminar Announced | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 17 | Shrine Circus Association seminar. | |
| Visit to Beatty Show | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 20 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. | |
| Parade | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 20 | Units in Circus World Museum daily parade, Baraboo. | |
| People | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 20 | Bob Yerkes. Others. | |
| Circus in Harrisburg | Heist. Walter G. Jr. | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 21 | Circus Odyssey information, acts. |
| Prime-Time Magic | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 22, 26 | Book, "Wizard Exposed." | |
| People | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 23 | Jim Windland, Sandi, racing pigs. Wally Eastwood. John Strong III. | |
| Notes | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 23 | Circus Vargas. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 23 | Death. Antonio Borza, "Charly," acrobat, etc. | |
| Wagons at Peru | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 24 | Wagons and artifacts from Florida arrived at Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| Date Cancelled | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| C.O.A.I. Inc. Convent'n | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 25 | Clowns of America International convention. |
| People | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 26 | John Ringling. Herbrt Kornfeld, circus art work. Others. | |
| Annie Oakley | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 27-29, 30 | Excerpts from book, "Annie Oakley of the Wild West" by Walter Havighurst. | |
| New Show in Calif. | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 30 | Farnum Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Long Wire Walk | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 30 | Philippe Petite [sic?] wire walk in Jerusalem. | |
| Ten Years Ago | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 31 | List of circuses in 1977. |
| Notes | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 31 | Number of farms using draft horses. | |
| Show Party | Heist. Walter G. Jr. | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 32 | Circus Odyssey. |
| Show Program | 16 | 22 | 1987 | Jun | 1 | 32 | Circus World Museum's circus, Baraboo, acts. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 1 | Photo: Bumbles. | |
| Two Men Arrested | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 2 | Men arrested suspicion of kidnaping and holding man in cage with wolf. | |
| Film Date | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 2 | Radcliffe, organgutan. | |
| Bill Cody Honored | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 2 | London, England. Plaque honoring Buffalo Bill. | |
| Beatty Cole in VA | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 3, 4 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus acts. |
| Hotline | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 4 | Elephant Targa, death. | |
| People | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 4 | Charles Reynolds. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 4 | Death. Pete Bachik, known as Tex (Buck) Taylor, rodeos. | |
| Routes | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 5 | Routes: Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hanneford Family; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford, green, red; Toby Tyler; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Close Dates | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 5 | Big John Strong Variety Show, Circus Vargas. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Smith, Alex | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 6 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| New CMB Group | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 6 | CMB news. | |
| Party Time | Parker, Jim | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 8, 10 | Jackie LeClaire, clown, birthday party, career. |
| Elephant Data | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 10 | Elephants: Reba, Sheba, Donna, Maya, Marrisa, Betty, Kelly. | |
| Friendly Bros. Show | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 12, 25 | Friendly Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Fiesta | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 13, 24 | Circus Fiesta, United Kingdom, information, acts. |
| Wisc. Circus Day | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 14 | Delavan, WI, Circus Day event. | |
| Beatty Events | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 14 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 15 | Felippe Massicota, cirus truck driver, killed. | |
| People | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 15 | John Edwards, asst. elephant man. George Donoho, animal act. Bob Emerico, clown. Others. | |
| News Briefs | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 15 | Elephant Me-Tu (zoo). Six Flags theme parks sold. Indoor circus wants bids on big top. | |
| RBBB Video News | Friday, Jon | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 16 | RBBB video. |
| Show Due in Calif. | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 16 | Un-named circus to play California. | |
| Baraboo Visitors | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 16 | Visitors at Baraboo Breakfast Club. | |
| Baby Elephant | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 17, 20, 32 | Reprint ot 1880 newspaper article, Cooper & Bailey's baby elephant. | |
| Show Plays Delmar | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 21 | Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus information, acts, band, visitors. |
| Notes | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 21 | Circus of the Kids information. | |
| People | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 21 | Tim Torkildson, clown. Frosty Little, clown. Satin (Pamela Hernandez, Denise Aubrey). | |
| Village of Widows | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 22 | City in India is called "Village of the Tiger Widows," due to village men who have been killed by tigers. Saving the tigers from extinction in India. | |
| Ben Williams at CWM | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 22 | Ben Williams, elephant trainer, injured. | |
| News Notes | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 22 | Jack Franklin, calliope. | |
| Cincy Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 23 | Ryal Hanneford Circus produced Shrine circus, staff, acts. |
| News Briefs | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 24 | Flying Espanas. Flying Cortez. Jon Friday, ringmaster. James Hetzer, producer. | |
| Spring Show Set | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 25 | Coronas produced Shrine circus. | |
| School PE Show | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 25 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. | |
| Circus in Northwest | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 26 | Sterling Circus information, acts. | |
| Acts Booked | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 26 | Wally Eastwood, juggler. Eric Braun, Francine, dogs. MacValley's globe of death. | |
| Interesting Notes | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 27 | Tight rope walkers, Niagara Falls, 1800s. | |
| At the Clown Convention | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 27 | List of performers conducting workshops at World Clown Association convention. | |
| Snow Leopard | Clubb, James | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 28-30 | Snow leopards, panthers, other cats and their trainers, training. |
| Writing from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 23 | 1987 | Jun | 8 | 32 | Miscellaneous show information. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 1 | Photo: Shane Hansen, juggler. | |
| Canadian Circus | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 2 | Universal Circus (Canada) acts. | |
| New License Rule | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 2 | Truck drivers' licenses. | |
| Carden Unit in Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 3 | John Jordan produced All American Circus information, acts. |
| Burr's Funorama | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 4, 21 | Billy Burr's Funorama show information, carnival. |
| Routes | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 6, 22 | Routes: Clyde Beatty; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Franzen Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hanneford Family; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford red, tent; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Royale American (Australia); Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Toby Tyler. Other shows. | |
| Circus Greats Named | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 8 | Inductees, Sarasota Ring of Fame. | |
| Show Train | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 8 | Great Circus Train, Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| Magic Program | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 10 | Chuck Burnes' Mysterious World of Magic & Illusion show acts. | |
| (No title) | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 10 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| Circus Galaxy | Hastings, Clarence | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 11 | Circus Galaxy of Stars information, acts, staff. |
| Coronas Circus | Siegling. H. Carter | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 12, 16 | Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| RBBB Blue Unit Train | Siegling. H. Carter | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 14, 24 | Details of the RBBB blue unit train. |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 16 | Bill Garden's Holiday Hippodrome show, information, band, staff, acts. |
| Busy Weekend | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 17 | Royal Hanneford Circus units. | |
| Special Evening | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 17 | Chuck Burnes' magic and comedy show. | |
| People | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 17 | Hal Haviland, dogs, ponies. Bob Emerico. | |
| Salute to Bertha | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 18-19 | Elephant Bertha with photos. | |
| Show Program | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 20 | Kelroy's Royal Australian Circus acts. | |
| People | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 20 | Zanita Keppo Desimini, globe. Tino Wallenda, sky walk. Lynn and Cap marriage. | |
| Correction | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 21 | Correction, May 25, 1987 issue, p. 10, Getting Tough article. | |
| Carden Circus Inter. | Friday, Jon | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 22 | George Carden Circus International acts. |
| People | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 22 | James M. Cole, ower. Kevin Patton, animal trainer. | |
| Antioch Shrine Show | Sandman, Don | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 23 | Royal Hanneford Circus produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| At the Park | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 24 | Acts at Canada's Park Safari. | |
| Correction | Fox, Gilbert Andre | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 24 | Correction, April 27, 1987 issue, Parade at Sarasota article. |
| Chinese Acrobats | Taylor, Robert | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 25 | Peking Acrobats' act. |
| Psycho Lives Again | Waldron, Dan | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 26 | Automaton, Psycho, illusion brought back. |
| El Kahir Shrine Show | Levett, Charlie | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 27-28 | Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Elephants Riot | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 28 | Bangladesh, elephants on rampage. | |
| Circus Show in Fla. | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 29 | John Robinson's Famous American Circus information, acts. | |
| RBBB at Providence | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 30-31 | RBBB blue unit. |
| News Briefs | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 31 | Culpepper Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 31 | Billy Martin, Cheryl. Paul Toepp, advance. Bill Brickle, dogs. Dave Blasko, Rayna, elephant Roman. | |
| Tyler Notes | Guess, Verne | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 32 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| On the Cover | 16 | 24 | 1987 | Jun | 15 | 32 | Shane Hansen, juggler. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 1 | Photo: Tavana Luvas (Lopez). | |
| Circus Galaxy | Howard, Frank | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 2 | Circus Galaxy information, acts. |
| Circus Flora | Patton, Kevin | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 3 | Circus Flora information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 6 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Herriott Animal; Kelly-Miller; Wentachee Youth; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford red, green; Vidbel's; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Circus in Rhode Isl. | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 8, 10, 13 | Palestine Temple Shrine Circus, Providence, RI, information, acts. |
| Frisco's Showbiz Zoo | Siegling. H. Carter | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 12, 22 | Joe and Carol Frisco's Showbiz Petting Zoo and Circus, information, acts. |
| Wisc. Notes | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 13 | Visitors at Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Acts at the Dells. | |
| Another Auction | Wangro, Chris | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 14 | Guernseys Circusianna auction, posters. |
| Show Visitors | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 14 | Visitors at George Carden Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 15 | Claude Arwood, dogs. Kevin Patton, animal trainer. Tony Smaha, horses. Others. | |
| Recollections | Taylor, Val | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 17, 20 | 1880s. John Robinson Circus. Miles Orton Circus. Al G. Field. |
| Big Apple Circus | Temin, Christine | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 20, 25, 28 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Twas a Good Date | DaDeppo, George | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 21 | Elliott Amusement Co. midway attractions. |
| Do You Use Dial? | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 21 | Toby Circus Ballantine clowns. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 22 | Death. Gary P. Viel, magician. | |
| News Notes | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 22 | Elephant breeding program, Venice, FL. Marine World, CA. | |
| Show Program | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 23 | George Carden produced Shrine circus acts, staff. | |
| Breakfast Club | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 23 | Poem. |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Siegling. H. Carter | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 24-25 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 26 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Unusual Horse | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 28 | Bill Emmerson's trained horse. | |
| Notes | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 28 | Siegfried & Roy's white tigers recovered. | |
| G. Cottle's Circus | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 29-31 | Gerry Cottle's Circuses. His 1987 circus, information, acts. |
| Notes | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 31 | Jamey Turner, water glass musician. Allan Hill's Great American Circus band. | |
| Tigers Kidnapped | Bissonette, Pat | 16 | 25 | 1987 | Jun | 22 | 32 | Siegfried & Roy's white tigers recovered. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 1 | Photo: Mark Evans, Mad World of Magic. | |
| Big John in Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 2-3 | Big John Strong Show information, acts. |
| Quickie Note | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 3 | Shorty McClennan, back door. "Bear Al" Grosnick, Klausers bears. |
| Routes | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Oz; Culpepper; Europorama; Franzen Bros.; Peanut; Police; RBBB blue, red; Make A Circus; Royal Hanneford green, red; Vidbel's; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 4 | James Livingston, stilts. | |
| Special Day | Bryan, R. | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 4 | Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| 87 Tour Underway | Gurney, Dean | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 6 | Rick Dennis' sideshow information, acts. |
| Florida Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 6 | Tampa, FL Flea Market, carousel band organ, baggage wagons. |
| Toby Tyler | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 8, 31 | Toby Tyler Circus information, acts. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Siegling. H. Carter | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 10, 27 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Plunkett Show Visit | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 12, 25 | Plunkett family's Olde Tyme American Circus information. |
| Great American | Bingaman, George | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 14, 23 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Big John Show | Sandman, Don | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 16, 26 | Big John Strong's Children's Variety Show information, acts. |
| Beatty-Cole Show | Giberson, Mary Jane | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 18 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| People | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 18 | Buckles Woodcock. Benny Williams. Billy Martin, ringmaster. Gary Johnson, elephant Jenny. | |
| Great American Cir. | Frey, Gerald A. | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 19 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Int'l Wild Life Park | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 20 | Circus at International Wildlife Park information, acts. |
| Notes on People | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 20 | Miscellanous information. |
| Int'l Magic Spectac. | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 21 | Nordmark's International Magic spectacular show, information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 21 | Tony Smaha family. Dick Oslund, magic. Others. | |
| Show Program | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 22 | Coronas produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| People | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 22 | Josip Marcan. C. L. Davis, calliope. | |
| Notes | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 24 | Dailey Bros. steam calliope. Great American Circus. Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 24 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| In Memory | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 24 | Death. Darlene Lasater, wild west performer. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 25 | Death. Antonio DeMarco, elephant dept. | |
| Elephant Sales Ban | Lewis, John | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 26 | Zimbabwe bans sale of baby elephants to circuses. |
| People | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 27 | Bill Chapman, Elise. | |
| Roper's Convention | Braun, Sylvester | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 28 | Trick ropers' convention, Chino Valley, AZ. |
| News Brief | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 28 | Big John Strong's Clown Capades. | |
| CFA Host Show Tops | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 29-30 | Kelly-Miller Circus acts. |
| People | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 30 | Pat Graham. Mark Stone-Eagle, clown. Spanky & Ramirez, clowns. | |
| (Cartoon) | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 31 | Cartoon: 1926 cartoon, pictured: Joe C. Miller, Zack Miller, C. W. Finney, Tex Cooper, Chief White Cloud, Silver Tip Baker - 101 Ranch Wild West. | |
| People | 16 | 26 | 1987 | Jun | 29 | 32 | David Blasko, Reyna, elephant Roman. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Carol Marcan, tigers. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 1 | Photo: Flying Pages, Circus Gatti, 1987-88. | |
| Record Attendance | Chapman, George | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 2 | Zerbini Circus, Edmonton, Canada, information. |
| People | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 2 | Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Frank Noel, Evelyn, dogs, ponies. Sharon Ward, dogs. Don Bloomer, trainer. Others. | |
| Special Date | Bryan, Russell | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 3 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Circus City Festival; Circus Galaxy; Circus Oz; Franzen Bros.; Friendly Bros.; Great Circus Parade; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 4 | Death. James T. Hetzer, circus producer. | |
| From Hawaii | Ghirard, Kent | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 6 | Hawaii State Fair, E. K. Fernandez midway, Dave Hale's Petting Zoo, Pig Races. |
| Post-Prom Party | Phillips, Ed | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 8 | Acts at senior prom party, Wilmington, DE. |
| In Memory | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 8 | Death. Lowell E. Frisbie, "Curly," sideshow performer. | |
| H-M Circus | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 10 | Hamid-Morton Circus information. |
| Parade | Minegar, Barb | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 12 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| Correction | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 12 | Correction, Robert Curran obituary. | |
| People | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 14 | Eugene Nock's globe riders. Toby Twist, Miss Twirl, clowns. Jerry Lipko, chimps. Tino Wallenda. Others. | |
| Georgia Show Tour | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 14 | Circus Capades USA acts. Charles Dunn, producer. | |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Howard, Frank | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 16 | International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 16 | 1600s, perch pole act. | |
| Hamid-Morton Circus | Moore, Lloyd | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 16B,20A | Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| C&B Circus | Green, Bill | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 18 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| News Brief | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 18 | Australian koala bear, zoo exhibit. | |
| Kelly-Miller Show | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 20, 21 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Sun & Fun Festival | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 20A | John Robinson Famous American Circus acts. | |
| Elephant Workshop | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 20B | Annual Elephant Workshop, Greensboro, NC. | |
| People | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 20B | Katja Schumann, Paul Binder. Leonard Wolen, clown. | |
| Notes from R.B.C. | Bryan, Russell | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 21 | Brian LaPalme, Russell Bryan, cookhouse, Roberts Bros. |
| Circus Vargas | Sanders, Francis E. | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 23-25 | Circus Vargas information. |
| New CFA Tent Raised | Mohler, Irvin C. | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 25 | CFA news. |
| Book Report | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 26-27 | Book review, Alan Wykes, "Circus!" |
| (No title) | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 27 | Jim Moyer, Oak View unicycle troupe (school). | |
| More Toby Tyler Cir. | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 28, 29 | Toby Tyler Circus information, visitors. |
| Hotline | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 29 | Gorilla attack, San Francisco, CA. | |
| Notes | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 29 | Performing Animal Welfare Society, Sacrament, CA. | |
| Peking Acrobats | Bissonette, Pat | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 30-31 | Peking Acrobats show. |
| People | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 35 | Ed Kennedy, balance. Flying Karamazov brothers. Los Voladores, acrobats. Eugene Nock, helicopter act. Kreskin, mentalist. | |
| Club Visitors | 16 | 27 | 1987 | Jul | 6 | 35 | Breakfast Club, Baraboo, WI. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 1 | Photo: Miss Fantasia and her feather fantasy. | |
| Touring Show Lots | Stone, Arthur W. | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 2 | Beatty-Cole Circus. |
| Circus Vargas | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 3, 6, 8 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus City Festival; Circus Day Celebration; Circus Galaxy; Cole's Model; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Happytime; Peanut; Pickle Family; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Wenatchee Youth; Zerbini west, east; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royal American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 8 | Baby girl kidnapped, fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. | |
| Conference in N.Y. | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 10 | Laugh Makers Variety Artists Conference. | |
| Notes | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 10 | Milwaukee Circus Parade. | |
| People | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 10 | Jim Alexander, seal trainer. Arthuro Family, high wire. | |
| Big Parade Day | Little, Gerald J. | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 11 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| Horses Die in Race | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 11 | Horses die in heat at race, Claremore, OK. | |
| Child Kidnapped | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 12 | Baby girl kidnapped, fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA. Parents carnival workers. | |
| Human Yo-Yo | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 12 | Alan Hackett, Eiffel Tower, Paris, leap. | |
| People | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 14 | Merle Evans, music dir. Sylvester Braun, Barbara, western performers. Angel Wallend. David Vendetti, clown. Robert Mitchell, general mgr. Allan Hill, owner. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 14 | Death. Harry Shell, circus band musician, calliopes. | |
| Farming Gators | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 15 | Raising alligators, Florida. | |
| Notes | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 15 | Roller Coaster Fans convention. | |
| New CFA Tent Raised | Siegling. H. Carter | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 16 | Joseph W. McKennon, historian. |
| Circus Time | Holley, Paul | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 17 | Reid Bros. Circus information. George Carden Circus International information, acts. |
| In Memory | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 17 | Death. Noble Sims, concessions, front door. | |
| K-M Wows Ohio Folks | Sandman, Don | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 18 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| Toby Tyler Show | Phelps, Manuel W. | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 19 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Notes | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 20 | Coronas Circus. | |
| Park Date Cancelled | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 20 | Frank Noel, animal trainer, dog & pony act. | |
| Show Line-Up | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 20 | Boswell Wilkie Circus (South Africa) acts. | |
| Birthday Celebrat'n | Conley, Jane | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 21 | CFA news. |
| News Notes | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 21 | Circus Vargas. | |
| Circus Theme Park | Filoromo, Joe | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 22 | Angela Park, PA, changing to circus theme park. |
| People | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 22 | Lorenzo Pickle. Sambo Bailey, clown. Henry Gaines Webb information sought on. Others. | |
| Notes on C-B Circus | House, Albert F. | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 23 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 24 | George Coronas, Janie. Dykes Brothers, Bill, Richard. Others. | |
| In Memory | Rettinger, Joe | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 24 | Death. Dr. James A. Reilly, fan. |
| Circus Exhibit | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 25 | Exhibit, "Curiosities and Wonders: Evolution of the American Circus," Lexington, MA. |
| Circus in Eugene, Ore. | Hardesty, Ted | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 26 | John Winn's Europorama Circus information, acts, band. |
| People | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 26 | Patrick V. Burden, clown. | |
| Beatty Cole Show | Giberson, Mary Jane | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 27 | Beatty-Cole Circus. |
| (No title) | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 27 | Chico Williams, elephants Peggy, Dutch. | |
| Beatty-Cole in Conn. | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 28 | Liability insurance, CT. Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 28 | Frank Noel, Evelyn. Dave Knoderer. | |
| Comments on Magic | Malvern, Michele | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 29 | Comments on TV show on how illusions are done. |
| Model Show Display | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 29 | CMB news. | |
| Movie Review | Ghirard, Kent | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 30, 31 | Movie, "The Mighty Barnum." |
| Street Renamed | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 31 | Mihaly Meszaros, "Michu." | |
| At the Fair | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 31 | Acts at San Rafael, CA Fair. | |
| Half Price Tickets | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 31 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Model Exhibit Plans | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 32 | CMB news. | |
| Feature on C&B Show | Holehouse, Ken | 16 | 28 | 1987 | Jul | 13 | 32 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 1 | Photo: Ken Benson and "Roxy" the elephant. | |
| Special Elephant | Clines, Francis X. | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 2-3 | Sir Lanka, elephant Raja. |
| Routes | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 4 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Hubler International; Kaye Continental; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Thrill Show; Vidbel Olde Tymep Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Zoppe; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Program in Hawaii | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 6 | Paul V. Kaye produced circus, Hawaii, acts. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 6 | Death. Wilbur W. Deppe. | |
| Show Party | Jones, Sheelagh | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 8 | Borger-Berlin Circus information, acts. |
| Bid for Bachelors | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 10 | Allan C. Hill. | |
| Circus Oz | Scheib, Hilda | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 12, 26 | Circus Oz information. |
| Pickle Family Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 13-14 | Pickle Family Circus information, acts. |
| Tim McCoy Goes Home | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 14 | Tim McCoy, cowboy, re-buried. | |
| Keep on Trunkin' | Geringer, Dan | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | n.p.n. | Capt. Logan, elephant supt., interview on elephants, Beatty-Cole elephants. |
| Beatty Cole Show | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 15, 19 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| People | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 16 | Robert Steele Sr. Jeff Gordon, clown. Harold Davis, wire. Trude Luvas, dogs. Tegge, Bisbee & Co. | |
| Attendance Up | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 16 | Alameda County Fair, CA. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 17 | Book review, "Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women," by Ricky Jay. |
| Show Plans Set | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 18 | Big John Strong's Clown Capades information, acts. Strong's Christmas shows. Acts on Strong's unit managed by Gudrun. Acts on Strong's magic and illustions unit. Acts on Strong's Canadian tour unit. | |
| Misc. | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 19 | Vancouver, Canada, elephant Tina. | |
| Show Party Planned | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 20 | CFA news. | |
| Note from the Desk of "Safari" Pete Wood | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 20 | Bobby Gibbs. | |
| People | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 21 | David Chabira, Christine. Frank Gifford. Jorge Rosell, comedy car. Happy M. Hall, cyclist. Dave Snyder, elephant trainer. Karine Cristini, elephants. Jay Cochran, wire. Others. | |
| New Book | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 22 | Book, "Cat Dancers," by Ron and Joy Holiday. | |
| People | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 22 | Sunset Carson, cowboy. | |
| Old Time Clown | Stanton, Frank L. | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | n.p.n. | Poem. |
| Hotline | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | n.p.n. | Canada, Bengal tiger, circus, death. | |
| Routes | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | n.p.n. | Routes: Great American; Ford Bros. | |
| Famous Syracuse Cowboy Band | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | n.p.n. | Syracuse Cowboy Band, 1920s, information, band members, with photo. | |
| News Briefs | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | n.p.n. | RBBB red. Gargantua gorilla cage wagon. List of shows playing in Wisconsin. | |
| Star Search | Snapp, Martin | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 23 | Fred Anderson, street juggler. |
| At the Rose Bowl | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 23 | Acts at Rose Bowl show. | |
| Beatty-Cole in Mass. | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 24-25 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts, staff. Harry Hammond, office, his career. |
| People | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 25 | John Winn, Tina. | |
| People | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 26 | David Vendetti, clown. | |
| Replacement Needed | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 26 | Michu Meszaros, midget. | |
| Tent Troupe Lives | Lorentz, Dave | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 27-30 | Tent Troupe, touring theatre company, information, history. |
| People | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 30 | Hal Haviland, animals. Rosiers, illusion act. Mike Pike, music dir. Steven Gregory Wallenda II. | |
| Special Day | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 30 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 30 | Dave Lorentz, calliope player. | |
| CMB Special Event | Albright, Richard | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 31 | CMB news. |
| Tigers | Joys, Joanne | 16 | 29 | 1987 | Jul | 20 | 31-32 | Tigers articles. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 1 | Photo: Emmett Kelly Jr. | |
| People | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 2 | Tiny Tim (Herbert Khaury). Tisha Tinsman. Ken Willer, Betty, jugglers. Jose Gonzales Gonzales, comedy. Gregory Fedin, clown. Meret, balance. Bertinis, unicycles, jugglers. Gee Gee Engesser. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 2 | Peru (South America) circus truck accident. | |
| July 4th Show | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 3 | July 4th Rose Bowl show, acts, staff. | |
| Show Plays Date | Reinking, Hoyt Kraft | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 3 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Routes | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Happytime; Herriott; Kaye Continental; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Scott's Continental; Vidbel's Olde Tyme; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Zoppe; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.). Other shows. | |
| Show Tour in Canada | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 6 | Scott's Continental Circus and Petting Zoo (Canada), information. | |
| In the Mail | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 6 | Corrections, Internatonal Magic Spectacular review, p. 21 (no issue date). | |
| Show Program | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 8 | George Hubler produced Sheriff's Assn. Circus, acts. | |
| New Arrival | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 8 | Birth. Katja Schumann, Paul Binder. | |
| Elephant Trainers | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 10 | List of elephant men and their elephants at Elephant Seminar, Baraboo, WI. | |
| June Tour | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 10 | P-B International Magic Circus acts. | |
| Less Elephants | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 12 | Elephants disappearing, elephant preserves. | |
| People | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 12 | Johnny Meah, clown. | |
| Kare Youth Circus | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 14 | Acts at Pasadena, CA, Kare Youth show. | |
| Show Date | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 14 | Chin Family Circus (Canada), information. | |
| At Las Vegas | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 14 | People at Shrine conventionk Las Vega. | |
| People | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 14 | Pat Rowan, Janet, whip act. Waltens. | |
| Expo '88 Plans | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 16 | World Expo '88, Australia, plans. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 16 | Death. Horace D. Murray, "Cy," cook, cookhouse operator. | |
| Wedding in Chicago | Sandman, Don | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 18 | Culpepper Circus information acts, staff. Lynn Metzger and Terrell Jacobs III marriage. |
| Bear Attacks Woman | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 20 | Pet bear attack. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 20 | Scott Fleischman, stilt walker. | |
| In the Mail | Huber, Barbara | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 20 | Hamid-Morton Circus. Real clowns. |
| Big Apple Circus | Watson, Bill | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 21 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Herriott Circus | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 23 | Herriott Trained Animal Circus information, acts. |
| Busy Schedule | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 24 | Acts at Bill Hall produced shows. | |
| No Elephants | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 24 | Finland bans elephants in circuses. | |
| Show Tent Collapsed | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 25 | Toby Tyler Circus blow down. | |
| Circus Is Filmed | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 25 | Beatty-Cole Circus filmed for TV show. |
| Animal Notes | Joys, Joanne | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 26 | Bear photographer Chuck Gibbs killed by bear. |
| Acts in TV Pilot | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 26 | Acts on TV show "Sawdust" pilot. | |
| Friendly Bros. Show | Bingaman, George | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 27, 29 | Friendly Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Happytime Circus | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 28 | Happytime Circus information, acts. | |
| Show Date Announced | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 28 | George Hubler International Circus information, acts. | |
| People | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 28 | Danny Daniels, organist, juggler. Geoffrey Hansen, magic. | |
| Novel Idea | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 29 | Zoo uses baseball pitching machine for elephants. | |
| Backyard Banter | Maxfield, Henry W. | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 30-31, 36 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information. |
| Emmett Kelly - Clown | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 32-34, 35 | Emmett Kelly Jr. career. |
| Circus Visiting | Giberson, Mary Jane | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 35 | Beatty-Cole Circus. |
| People | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 35 | Herbert G. Wells, animal trainer. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 30 | 1987 | Jul | 27 | 36 | Circus of the Kids. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 1 | Photo: Nock Air Helicopters, Inc. | |
| Late Mention | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 2 | Irv Romig, Catherine Romig, Romig & Rooney riders, history. List of clowns on 1957 Orrin Davenport show. | |
| News Note | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 2 | Model circus displayed. | |
| Wisc. Notes | Littel, Gerald | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 3 | Toby Tyler Circus blow down. Giraffe, Tu Tall, death. Elephant Irene escape. Great Circus Train. |
| News Briefs | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 3 | Swan Bros. Circus. Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. | |
| Routes | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Circus Galaxy; Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Herriott; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Scott's Continental; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.). Other shows. | |
| Wisc.'s Nat. Treasure | Littel, Gerald J. | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 6 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| Backyard Banter | Maxfield, Henry W. | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 8 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information. |
| In Memoriam | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 9 | Death. Pedro P. Morales Sr., Morales family performer. | |
| Circus in Trouble | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 10 | Great European Circus in Malaysia, closed, information. | |
| Double Dating? | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 10 | Circus Vargas, Tarzan Zerbini's Circus. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 11 | Death. John E. McLean, "Buck," circus performer. | |
| People | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 12 | Frank Cain, James Knopp. Flying Gaonas. Kenneth Feld. Others. | |
| Circus at the Park | Johnson, Richard | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 14 | Tommy Hanneford circus information, acts. |
| News Briefs | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 14 | California. Traveling Backyard Circus. High Street Circus. Black rhino birth. | |
| Circus Knie | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 15, 28, 32 | Circus Knie (Switzerland) information. |
| West Wash. Update | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 16 | Reid Bros. Circus. George Carden International Circus. Europorama show information. |
| Just Notes | Anderson, Dick | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 17 | Circus bandwagons Schlitz and Liberty. Two Jesters calliope. |
| At Florida Park | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 18 | Baseball and Boardwalk park, Orlando. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 18 | George Hubler International Circus. | |
| Circus Galaxy | Sandman, Don | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 19-20 | Circus Galaxy information, acts. |
| Breakfast Club | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 20 | Breakfast Club, Baraboo, WI. | |
| Big Seattle Date | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 21 | Gatti produced Police circus, American Continental Circus, information, acts. |
| Thrill Show Acts | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 21 | Thrill Circus acts. | |
| Ringling Blue Unit | Humphreys, Ken | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 22-23 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Court Date Set | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 23 | Baby girl kidnapped Alameda County Fair. | |
| People | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 23 | Ron Holiday, Joy, animals. Eugene Nock, helicopter act. | |
| Pachyderms in Texas | Lilly, J. | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 24-25 | Baby elephants imported into Texas. People who purchased them. |
| Chimp Goes Home | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 25 | Chimpanzee returned to owner. | |
| Show Bill | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 25 | Acts at Comedy Capers '87 show, Canada. | |
| Special Report | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 26-27 | Harry L. Graham, author of book, "Born to Fly," other circus books. | |
| From the C&B Lot | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 27 | Visitors at Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Wharton Memories | Lorentz, Dave | 16 | 31 | 1987 | Aug | 3 | 29-31 | David B. Wharton, circus showman, career. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 1 | Photo: Don McLennen. | |
| Europorama in Wash. | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 2 | Europorama Circus information, acts. |
| News Brief | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 2 | Wonder Zoo show. | |
| Successful Weekend | Reinhart, Bob, DaDeppo, Geo. | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 3, 32 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Routes | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 4, 20 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Circus of the Kids; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Clown Capades; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Happytime; Herriott; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Scott's Continental; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.). Other shows. | |
| New Show Plans | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 6 | New World Performing Circus debut, information. | |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 8, 32 | International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Roberts Bros. | Janus, C. W. | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 10 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| News Brief | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 10 | Tiny Tim. | |
| Vidbel Show | Carver, Gordon | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 12 | Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus information, acts. |
| RBBB in Little Rock | Walters, Bill | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 14 | RBBB blue unit. |
| News Brief | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 14 | Bill Pickett International Rodeo. | |
| From the C&B Lot | Holehouse, Ken | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 16 | Carson & Barnes flyers, small horse, other information. |
| People | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 16 | Patrick V. Burden, clown. Aden Lowry, Velma. | |
| Gerald Scheiman | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 17 | Gerald Scheiman, death. |
| Milwaukee News | Taylor, Gordon | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 18 | Bobby Moore's elephant herd. |
| Notes | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 19 | Oscelots in magazine article. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 19 | Death. Johnny Zoppe Sr., rider, monkeys, etc. | |
| People | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 20 | Charlie Charles, bicyclist. | |
| Circus | Janus, C. W. | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 21 | Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus information. Skin & Bones, clowns. |
| Comments | Van Matre | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 22 | Toby Tyler Circus seat collapse, lawsuits. |
| Ringling Show Notes | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 22 | Duane Thorpe, clown, souvenirs. Satin, Denis Aubrey, Pamela Hernandez. Sal Condito, rigger. | |
| Show Acts Named | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 23 | New World Performing Circus debut, acts. | |
| On the Cover | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 23 | Don McLennan, animal trainer. | |
| Stars in Parade | Fugate, John | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 24 | Circus parade, Peru, IN, participants. |
| In Memory | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 24 | Death. Theodor Chandler, "Ray," circus man. | |
| Police Circus | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 26 | Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin produced Police circus, acts, staff, clowns. | |
| Attention Please | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 26 | Correction, recent issue, ad for Cross Country Tele-A-Message. | |
| Small Ice Show | Trozzo, Peggy | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 27 | Icetravaganza, ice show. |
| Hall of Fame Named | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 27 | Inductees, Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| Zerbini in Wash | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 28, 30 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| Tent Activities | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 29 | CFA news. |
| Clowns Lose Dog | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 29 | Bryan Clowns, dog dies. | |
| Visit to Baraboo | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 30 | William Purdell, clown. | |
| People | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 30 | David King, ringmaster, fire act. | |
| Billposters | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 31 | Present day billposters. | |
| Oregon C.F.A. | Hardesty, Tad | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 31 | CFA news. |
| People | 16 | 32 | 1987 | Aug | 10 | 32 | Geoggrey Hansen, magic. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 1 | Photo: Carl "The Professor" Gray. | |
| Old Grizzly Adams | Barnum, P. T. | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 2, 6 | James C. Adams, "Grizzly Adams." |
| My Circus Visit | Evans, Chick | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 3 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| News Item | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 3 | Sells Floto Inc., distributes promotional material and displays for circuses. | |
| Routes | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Great American; Herriott; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hannedord red, green; Scott's Continental; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.). Other shows. | |
| Circus Parade Week | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 8, 24 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| Breakfast Club | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 10 | Breakfast Club, Baraboo, WI. | |
| People | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 10 | Klementis, bicycles. Jim Waynick, calliope. Merle Evans. Hal Haviland, dogs. Mike Rice, elephant. Joe Naud, Betty, orang act. Dave Hale. Robin Mermin, clown. Sally Ringling. David Gordon, clown. | |
| Notes Offer Lead | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 12 | Little Miss 1565, Hartford fire. | |
| Zoppe at Festival | Haynes, Dale C. | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 14-15 | Alberto Zoppe's Circus Europa information, acts. |
| Funds for Giraffe | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 15 | Circus World Museum's giraffe. | |
| Show Plays Pasadena | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 16 | Make-A-Circus information, acts. | |
| Rumor Not True | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 16 | Brian LaPalme not injured. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 17 | Jerry Lipko's truck accident. | |
| TV Pilot Film | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 17 | TV pilot film, "Circus." | |
| He Joins CFA Tent | Phillips, Ed | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 18 | CFA news. |
| Show Dates Set | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 19 | Wayne County, MI, Sheriff's Assoc. circus, acts. | |
| Fla. Circus Producers | Mitchell, Bob | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 19 | Fla. Circus Producers Association meeting. |
| Show Acts | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 20 | Acts at Parc Safari, Canada. | |
| Busy Show Area | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 20 | List of shows playing Chicago area. | |
| People | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 21 | Eddie Howe, press agent. Richard Blackburn. | |
| Notes from Texas | Beard, John | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 21 | Plunkett Circus information. Elephant notes, zoo. |
| In Memory | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 21 | Death. George McWilliams, fan. | |
| CFA Tent Jackets | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 22 | CFA news. |
| In the Mail | Meah, Johnny | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 23 | Comments on Michelle Malvern's letter in recent issue, on revealing how illusions are done. |
| Banquet Planned | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 23 | CFA news. | |
| Visit to the Circus | Smith, Neil L. | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 25, 27 | Zoppe Circus Europa information. |
| News Note | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 26 | Pickle Family Circus. Cirque du Soleil. Big Apple Circus. | |
| New Address | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 26 | Clowns in Action. | |
| Parade Program | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 27 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| People | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 27 | Barry Yiengst, Janette. Harry Albacker, magic. Sensational Leighs, wheel of destiny. | |
| Kelly Miller Circus | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 28 | Kelly-Miller Circus clowns. | |
| Famous Clowns | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 29-32 | 1886 article reprint, famous clowns. | |
| Show Notes | 16 | 33 | 1987 | Aug | 17 | 32 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Draft Horse Fair, Hayward, CA. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 1 | Photo: Circus World Museum, Baraboo, Wisconsin | |
| Old Grizzly Adams | Barnum, P. T. | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 2, 32 | James C. Adams, "Grizzly Adams." |
| Blackpool Tower Cir. 1987 | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 3, 6 | Blackpool Tower Circus (England) information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Clown Capades; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Herriott; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Kelly-Miller; Peanut; Pickle Family; New World Perform; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford fair, green, red; Scott Continental. Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 4 | Joe Fleming. | |
| Notes | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 4 | Elephant, Barbara. | |
| He's Sick Elephant | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 8 | Elephant Perkins, Omaha zoo. | |
| From Hawaii | Ghirard, Kent | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 10, 26 | E. K. Fernandez Circus information, acts. Paul V. Kaye, producer. |
| Circus Ring of Fame | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 12 | Inductees, Circus Ring of Fame, Sarasota. |
| New Stage Show | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 12 | Musical, "Satchmo: American's Musical Legend." | |
| Nordmark Wins Case | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 14 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus and Jubilee on Ice show, lawsuits. | |
| Report Notes | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 14 | Shriner proceeds, circuses. | |
| Tommy Bartlett Show | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 16 | Acts at Tommy Bartlett's show, Wisconsin Dells. |
| Notes | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 18 | Carson & Barnes Circus, kids' baseball team. | |
| Jon's Variety Show | Dooganson, Judy | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 18 | Jon's Variety Show, acts. |
| Mule Protection | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 18 | New Orleans carriage mules, protection from heat. | |
| Twas a Big Wedding | Rettinger, Joseph S. | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 19 | Marriage. Marilee Young and Montie Montana Sr. |
| They're Special Days | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 19 | Birthdays celebrated at Parc Safari. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 19 | Carden International Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 20, 21 | Heidi Bolz Cassady, aerialist. Harry Blackstone Jr. Others. | |
| Possible Charges | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 20 | Un-named circus, employees, chimpanzee abuse. | |
| Weigh-In Time | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 20 | Elephants: Lisa, Smokey (zoo). | |
| Visiting in Calif. | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 21 | Toby Twist, Miss Twirl California visit. | |
| Prison Term Set | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 22 | Men who stole lion cub from Lion Country Safari, sentenced. | |
| People | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 22 | Winns. John B. Jackson, "Gypsy Ed Jackson." Jigsie, Kandu, Poor Boy, clowns. Geoffrey Hansen, illusions. | |
| Show Plays in China | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 23 | Tex Whitsen, Thell Mark Reed, western performers, take show to China. | |
| Charges Named | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 23 | Un-named circus, employees, chimpanzee abuse. | |
| Good New Shoes | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 23 | Source for clown shoes, Spears Specialty Shoe Co. | |
| Some News Reports | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 24 | Circuses in Vermont. Stewart Lippe, juggler, wire, etc. book on juggler Bobby May. |
| Acrobats Ask Asylum | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 24 | Four Romanian women acrobats ask for asylum in US. | |
| From Upstate N.Y. | Janus, C. W. | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 25 | Bond Street Theatre's Mini-Circus (NY), information. |
| Elephant Is Happy | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 25 | Elephants, Maverick, Tooma (zoo). | |
| Python in Sewer | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 25 | Python found in Mt. View, CA. | |
| People | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 26 | Bruce Anderson, trapeze. | |
| Circus Smirkus | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 27-28 | Circus Smirkus information. List of performers. |
| Great Circus Parade | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 34 | 1987 | Aug | 24 | 29-31 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 1 | Photo: Capt. Don Leslie. | |
| Old Grizzly Adams | Barnum, P. T. | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 2, 29 | James C. Adams, "Grizzly Adams." |
| Hobo Family Circus | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 3 | Amusement park, Hobo Country Fair, Lincoln, NH, has Hobo Family Circus, information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 4, 28 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford red; Scott's Continental; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Beatty-Cole. Other shows. | |
| Sarasota Revisited | Anderson, Dick | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 6 | People visited with on visit to Sarasota. |
| Big Top Wedding | Pfening, Fred Jr. | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 8 | Wedding, Ramon Espana and Peggy Mills. |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 8 | Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| Readers Take Note | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 8 | Circus Communications out of business. | |
| People | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 10 | Blinko & Maran. Al Dawley, Suzanne. Bonnie Bale (Carr), horse. Stu and Sara Miller's Wonderful World of Magic. | |
| Guest Speaker Named | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 10 | CMB news. | |
| Sam the Tramp | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 12 | Bob Fuller, Sam the Tramp, clown, magic. |
| Circus Program | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 12 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus acts, staff. | |
| Show Debut Delayed | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 14 | New World Performing Circus information. | |
| Landmark Is Gone | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 14 | Peru, Indiana, landmark demolished. | |
| People | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 14 | Julius Von Uhl, animal trainer, Linda Pritchard, assistant, marriage. De Lisa Jordan, aerialist. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. | |
| Busy State | Friday, Jon | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 16 | List of circuses at Kalamazoo, MI. |
| Elephant Gets Ride | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 16 | Elephant, Barbara. | |
| People | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 17 | Ken Grimaldi, Vesta. | |
| TV Reruns | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 17 | Raspyni Brothers, jugglers. Chong Quing Acrobats. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 18, 26 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| New Giraffe at CWM | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 19 | Giraffe, Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| Patton Wins Award | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 19 | Dr. Kevin Patton, zoo and circus animal consultant. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 19 | Death. Wallace G. Baptist, supplier of sound equipment. | |
| Circus in No. Carolina | Wilkin, Frank | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 22 | Anderson & Clark Circus information, acts. |
| Incredible! | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 23 | Oler produced circus, information, acts. |
| U.S. Ruling | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 23 | Rules, importing animals, must be de-bugged. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 25 | Ringling Clown College. | |
| At Lake George | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 25 | Acts at Great Escape Park circus, Lake George area, NY. Animal Land information. |
| In Memory | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 26 | Death. Ada Keith Walsh, mother-in-law of Al Dawley. | |
| Beatty-Cole 1987 | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 27-28 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 28 | David Smith, cannon act. Bruce Anderson, sway pole. Hub Hubbell, western performer. Gary Ray, clown. | |
| From Minnesota | Hackett, Marjorie | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 30, 31 | Pamahasika's Animal Circus. Terry Parsons, Danuta. Rita Munoz. Miscellaneous information. |
| Circus Europa | Pfening, Fred Jr. | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 31 | Circus Europa information, acts. |
| Liebel Family Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 32-33 | Liebel Family Circus information, acts. |
| On the Cover | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 33 | Capt. Don Leslie, tattooed, sword swallower. | |
| Sam the Chimp | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 34-35 | Chimpanzee owner, James Sheets, and Humane Society. | |
| Circus in So. Calif. | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 35 | Acts at Deon Aumeier and Lynn Polke produced circus. | |
| To Debut at Chicago | 16 | 35 | 1987 | Aug | 31 | 36 | New World Performing Circus information. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 1 | Photo: Smiley Daily, Jr., comedy bicycle act performer. | |
| Old Grizzly Adams | Barnum, P. T. | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 2, 30 | James C. Adams, "Grizzly Adams." |
| People | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 3 | Angel Wallenda. Tippi Hedren, actress. Walt King, Barbara, elephants. Jay Cochrane, wire. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 3 | Bertalina Nikolski, high wire., fall. | |
| Great Yarmouth Cir. | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 3, 4, 6 | Great Yarmouth Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 5 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus D'Carlo; Cirque du Soleil; Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Make A Circus; New World Performing; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Sheriff's; Vidbel's Olde Tyme; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.). Other shows. | |
| News Briefs | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 6 | Ringling Museum, FL. Chapman's minature circus. Tony Smaha's horse died. | |
| People | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 6 | Welde's bears. Dutch Crawford, animal trainer. Harry Blackstone, magic. | |
| Circus in Milwaukee | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 8, 31-32 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Back Home | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 10 | Charles Stevenson, band leader. Liebel Family Circus. |
| Special Circus Day | Sandman, Don | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 12, 25 | Hubler International Circus, information, acts. Ramon Espana, Peggy Mills, marriage. |
| R.I. Fair Modelers | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 14 | CMB news. |
| R.I. Circus Fair | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 16, 21 | Oler produced Rhode Island State Fair Mighty Mini Circus acts. |
| Some Show Names | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 20 | Great European Circus band, acts. | |
| CFA Group Meets | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 21 | CFA news. | |
| Auction Announced | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 22 | Guernsey's auction, carousels. | |
| Wisc. Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 23 | Bill Hames Show. Ken Benson, "Turtle." Hub Hubbell. |
| Acts at Store Date | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 23 | Acts at department store opening, Wilmington, DE. | |
| Special Wedding Date | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 24 | Wedding, Julius Von Uhl and Linda Pritchard, with photo. | |
| Busy Town | Bender, W. | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 24 | List of circuses playing Start County, IN. |
| Band Concert | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 25 | Sioux Falls, SD, circus band concert. | |
| C&B | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 26 | Carson & Barnes circus information, acts, band. |
| People | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 26 | Patricia White, animal trainer. | |
| Big Apple Circus | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 27-28, 29 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Show Biz A.A. | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 29 | Show Biz A.A. meeting. | |
| Program on Sale | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 29 | CFA news. | |
| Breakfast Club | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 30 | People at Breakfast Club, Baraboo, WI. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 36 | 1987 | Sep | 7 | 32 | Death. Gerry Parker, RBBB publicity. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 1 | Photo: Al La Mar, "The Chieftan." | |
| Open Letter | Larson, Jens | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 2, 4 | Comment on reviews in Circus Report. Pickle Family Circus. |
| Dress Rehearsal | Tonolli, Claude | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 3 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| In Memory | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 3 | Death. Charles Colville, clown. | |
| Notes | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 4 | CMB news. | |
| Routes | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 5 | Routes: Big John Strong's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Herriott; Holiday Hippodrome; Make A Circus; New World Performing; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Scott's Continental; Shrine; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 5 | Dick Anderson, Bob Devenney. Others. | |
| Book Review | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 6 | Book review, "Cat Dancers," by Ron and Joy Holiday. |
| Breakfast Club | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 6 | Ben Williams, Breakfast Club, Baraboo. | |
| Plunkett Circus | Van Cleave, Gloria | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 8, 29 | Plunkett Family's Old Tyme American Show information, acts. |
| Hanneford at Fair | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 10, 29 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Is a Tiger Loose? | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 12, 14 | Bengal tiger may be loose in South Carolina. | |
| Stable Crew | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 14 | Stable crew at Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| People | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 14 | Vaness Kiss, Kiss Troupe. Elvin Bale. | |
| Circus at Fair | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 14 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| Famed Park Closing | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 16 | Benson's Wild Animal Park closing, information. | |
| Circus Continental | Friday, Jon | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 16 | Circus Continental information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 16 | Marion Bruce, clown. | |
| Saul Shafton's Route | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 17 | Route, Saul Shafton's "Physics" show. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 18 | David Tetzlaff, leopards. | |
| People | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 18 | Michael Kent, marionettes. | |
| On the Cover | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 18 | Al La Mar, balance act, "The Chieftan." | |
| Wallenda Show | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 18 | Carla Wallenda's Aerial Thrill Circus information, staff. | |
| Super Circus | Horsman, Paul | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 19 | Al Stencell's Super Circus information, acts. |
| Mayor Honors J. Pugh | Phillips, Ed | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 19 | John W. Pugh, showman. |
| Fair Goes Circusy | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 20 | Oler produced Rocky Hill Fair (RI) information. Toby Twist (Toby Johnson). Miss Twirl (Sunny Vilareal). |
| Show Notes | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 21 | Garden Bros. Circus acts, Family Fun Circus. | |
| PNE Features | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 21 | Acts at PNE (Canada). | |
| Museum to Close | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 21 | Ripley Believe It or Not Museum, Chicago, closing. | |
| People | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 21 | Harpo, clown. David Copperfield. | |
| Group Visits Circus | Cole, Doug | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 22 | Roberts Bros. Circus acts. |
| Twins Go Home | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 22 | Siamese twins. | |
| Pickle Family Circus | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 23 | Pickle Family Circus information, acts. |
| Aid for Apes | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 23 | Barbary apes, illness. | |
| At Dells Crossroads | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 24 | Tommy Scott's Last Real Medicine Show information, acts. Participation Circus information, acts. |
| In Memory | Gibbs, Bobby | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 25 | Death. James T. Hetzer, circus producer, owner. |
| Save the Elephants | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 26 | Banning elephant ivory imports. | |
| It's All First Class | Book, Stanley | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 26 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Charges Are Filed | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 27 | People charged in death of horses in endurance race. | |
| Elephants in Town | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 27 | Elephants in Thailand, brought to Bangkok. | |
| People | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 27 | Bobby Gibbs. Harold Black, clown. | |
| Big Apple | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 28 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Unpaid Bills | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 29 | Un-named circus, bad checks, Wisconsin. | |
| CWM | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 30-31 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, WI, acts. |
| In the Mail | Basile, Philip | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 31 | Olympic Park band, Joe Basile, band leader (probably Newark, NJ). |
| Farnum Circus | 16 | 37 | 1987 | Sep | 14 | 32 | Farnum Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 1 | Photo: Israel Rosales. | |
| He's C&B Circus Star | Holehouse, Ken | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 2 | Israel P. Rosales, Norma, high wire. |
| Twas a Good Show | Berger, Carl | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 3 | Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| Review | Shafton, Saul | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 3 | Borger Bros. Circus, Norman J. Borger, Elton Berlin, circus producers. |
| At the CWM | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 3 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Area performers. | |
| Hoffmans 3 Ring Show | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 4, 6 | Hoffman family's circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 5 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Franzen Bros.; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; New World Performing; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Scott's Continental; Vidbel's Old Tyme; Alberto Zoppe; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia); British Comedy; Circus D'Carlo; Farnum Bros.; Happytime. Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 6 | Chuck Farnum. Michael Pike, music dir. David Gerard, clown. Jack Franklin. | |
| Mass. Ruling | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 8 | Law banning exhibition of wild animals, circuses exempt, Massachusetts. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 8 | Acts at a Rainbow Camp, Malibu, CA. | |
| Meeting Set | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 8 | Show Biz A.A. meeting. | |
| North Texas Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 10, 23 | North Texas State Fair, shows, events. Crouch & Sons Carnival information. |
| Retirement Home | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 12 | Nick Carrado, home for retired show business animals. | |
| Fair Is Circusy in R.I. | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 14 | Acts at Rhode Island fair. |
| New Address | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 14 | Address, Michael Heatherton. | |
| Canadian Circus | Iuliani, Giovanni | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 16 | Cirque du Soleil information. |
| Seeks More Clowns | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 16 | Larry Harmon, clown. | |
| Clown Capades | Sandman, Don | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 18 | Big John Strong's Clown Capades information, acts. |
| Town That Remembers | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 18A,18D | Bunny Berigan, trumpet player. Toby Tyler Circus information. |
| People | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 18B | David Vendetti, clown. Ken Griffin, magic. | |
| Day and Dating | Snyder, Jeanne | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 18B | Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus, Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| Friendly Bros. Circus - 1987 | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 18C | Photos, Friendly Bros. Circus: Frank and Janet Burger, Andy Britten, Karen McCormick, John Schoonbeck, Miss Laura. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 19 | Photo: Ted Bowman. | |
| People | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 20 | Michelle Lauber and Charles Schaming marriage. Joel Heidtman. Lara Heidtman. Elmo, clown. Eddie Howe, Karen. Ron Holiday, Joy. Charley Bauman. Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| Breakfast Club | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 20 | Breakfast Club, Baraboo, WI. | |
| Special Clown | Welden. De Loris | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 21 | Dave Gordon, Carson & Barnes clown. |
| News Briefs | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 21 | CMB news. | |
| Semon's Chimps | Kelly, Jim | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 22 | Semon Martinez, Semon's Chimps. |
| Correction | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 22 | Correction, Aug. 31, 1987 issue, date of "Big Top Wedding." | |
| In Memory | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 23 | Death. Joseph Bouglione, circus owner. | |
| Bringing in the Show | Sanders, Francis E. | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 24-25 | Carson & Barnes Circus, booking, promotion. |
| Special Show | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 25 | Acts at Danville, CA show. | |
| Sales Were Good | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 25 | Buffalo Bill Wild West Show, popcorn. | |
| Hanneford in KY | Sandman, Don | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 26, 27 | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| Another Exhibit | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 27 | CMB news. |
| Circus Train Jottings | Reynolds, Richard J. | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 28-31 | Great Circus Train 1987. |
| Chimp Has New Home | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 32 | Home found for chimpanzee from un-named circus. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 38 | 1987 | Sep | 21 | 32 | Death. Aden Walter Lowry, fan. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 1 | Photo: Pamela Hernandez, Denise Aubrey, aerial act Satin. | |
| Jenny Lind Medal | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 2 | Coin club issues Jenny Lind medal. | |
| Birthday Party | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 2 | Rosa Gibbs' birthday party. | |
| People | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 2 | Patricia White, animal trainer. Eugene Nock, helicopter trapeze. | |
| Hit at Lansing | DaDeppo, George | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 3 | Elliott Amusement Co. midway attractions. |
| Routes | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Herriott; New World Performing; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Scott's Continental; Texas Shrine; Zoppe; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| They're Close | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 4 | Carson & Barnes Circus, Great American Circus. | |
| Cyclist | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 6 | John Morgan, "Mercury," bicycle stunt rider. |
| All at Once | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 6 | Shows playing Los Angeles, CA. | |
| Fair Is Circusy | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 8 | Acts at Rhode Island fair. |
| Canadian Circus | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 10 | Cirque du Soleil information, acts. | |
| Just a Note | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 10 | Chinese Children's Palace act. | |
| Circus Day in Delavan | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 12, 31 | Delavan, WI, Circus Day event. Clown Hall of Fame. |
| Tiger Loose Update | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 14 | Bengal tiger may be loose in South Carolina. | |
| People | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 14 | Paulette Braun, wire walker, photography. | |
| Carson & Barnes Cir. | Sanders, Francis E. | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 16, 30 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Labor Day Date | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 18 | John Robinson Famous American Circus information, acts. | |
| Clown Auditions | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 18 | Larry Harmon, clown, auditions for Bozo. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus - 1987 | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 19 | Photos, Roberts Bros. Circus: Pirates of the Pound act; Christina and Bernadette; Brian LaPalme ringmaster; Bernadette, Leanne, Shirley; Human Volcano; Miss Yvonne and her canines; Dick Stewart with leopard; Dunderdales; Dick Stuart, Animal Medley; clown alley. | |
| Kentucky Fair Date | Rhodes, Bill | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 23 | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| Fine Imposed | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 23 | Fined for transporting lion in improper vehicle. | |
| People | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 23 | Bobby Gibbs. | |
| Circus in Quebec | Iuliani, Giovanni | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 25 | Acts at un-named circus, Quebec City, Canada. Probably Tarzan Zerbini. |
| Make-A-Circus | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 26 | Make-A-Circus information. | |
| Model Exhibit Plans | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 26 | CMB news. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Sandman, Don | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 27-28 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Providing Food Items | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 28 | Food for animals, RBBB. RBBB blue unit. | |
| 1987 Season | Kunkle, Dick | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 29 | CMB news. |
| Elephant Now Well | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 30 | Elephant, Perkins (zoo). | |
| Just a Note | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 30 | Model circus displayed. | |
| Records Achieved | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 31 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, WI attendance. | |
| Side Show Disappears | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 31 | Complete side show disappears at Belleville, IL. | |
| Vidbel Circus | Bingaman, George | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 32, 34 | Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus information, acts. |
| Really Big Carousel | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 33-34 | Spring Green, WI, House on the Rock, carousel. |
| Early Day Review | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 35 | 1881, review of Barnum & London. | |
| People | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 36 | Bobby Gibbs. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 39 | 1987 | Sep | 28 | 36 | Tigers escape, Spokane, WA. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 1 | Photo: Kid Lima & Susana bicycle act. | |
| Farnum Show Notes | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 2 | Farnum's Center Ring Productions carnival games, reptile show. Sue Farnum, dog act. Farnum Bros. Circus. | |
| Last Week's Cover | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 2 | Last week's cover photo: Pamela Hernandez, Denise Aubrey, aerial act Satin. | |
| This Week's Cover | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 2 | Kid Lima bike act. | |
| Note from C&B Lot | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Routes | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Circus Galaxy; Culpepper; Herriott; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Scott's Continental; Texas Shrine; Royale American (Australia); Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.). Other shows. | |
| Aerial Thrill Circus | Warburton, Helen Billetti | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 6 | Winn family circus information, acts. |
| Show at Cape May Crt. | Giberson, Mary Jane | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 8 | Clyde Beatty Circus. |
| Breakfast Club | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 8 | Breakfast Club, Baraboo, WI. | |
| Date a La Porte, Ind | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 8 | George Hubler International 3 Ring Circus information, acts. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 10 | Deaths. Evelyn Irene Baronet (Reji), aerialist. Judith Elliott, marketing director. Wilhelm Lamberti, high wire. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 12 | Death. Irene Barnes, Barnes Comedy Co. | |
| People | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 12 | Steve Wolski, Harpo the clown. | |
| Auction Date Set | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 12 | Auction, Ocean City, NJ, carousel. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 12 | Australia. Ashton Circus' elephant Abu killed horse groom. | |
| Threats Being Made | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 14 | Woman who helped Romanian circus acrobats defect receives death threats. | |
| Clown Capers | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 14 | Chuck and Bambi Burnes' show Clown Capers, acts. | |
| Fight Continues | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 16 | Australia. Animals in circuses issues. | |
| People | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 16 | Chuck Burnes, Bambi. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. | |
| Just Notes | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 17 | Musical, "Satchmo: American's Musical Legend." Ringling Clown College. | |
| Venice Date Off | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 17 | Toby Tyler Circus cancels date, costs at Venice, FL. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 20 | Enrico Wallenda, high wire, fall. | |
| Just Some Notes | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 20 | New World Performing Circus. Big Apple Circus. | |
| People | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 20 | Polina and Dan. Tony Jones, drummer. Hal Haviland, animals. Jerry Collins, owner. | |
| Auction Set | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 20 | Exotic Animal auction, Gape Girardeau, MO. | |
| Parade Jotting | Reynolds, Richard J. | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 22-24, 25 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| Circus Debuts in L.A. | Lewis, Dan | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 25 | Cirque du Soleil information. |
| Reid Bros. | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 26-27 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Just a Note | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 27 | Sterling Family Circus. | |
| Ron & Joy Holiday | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 28 | Ron Holiday, Joy, act, book, with photo. |
| Bear Gets Hot Seat | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 28 | Bear, firefighters, Stanislaus National Forest. | |
| Clown Capades | Lenker, John E. | 16 | 40 | 1987 | Oct | 5 | 29-31 | Big John Strong's Clown Capades show, information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 1 | Photo: Steven Wallenda II. | |
| On the Cover | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 2 | Steven Gregory Wallenda II on trapeze bar. Performs in family's act. | |
| Enrico's Injuries | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 2 | Enrico Wallenda, high wire, fall. | |
| People | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 2, 3 | Tom Demry, animals. Gary Thomas, Patricia, tigers, elephants. Clarence Canary, elephant head pieces. Bob Emerico, clown. Stan Kramien, magic. | |
| Routes | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 4 | Routes: Jorge Barreda; Big John's Northern unit, west unit, south unit; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Coronas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; New World Performing; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine Assoc.; Texas Shrine; Circus Royale; Peanut; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 6 | Terry Parsons, Danuta. Tiny Tim. Ed Freeman, publicity. Gerard Soules, dogs. Shelagh Sloan. | |
| Holiday Special | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 8 | Neiman-Marcus, holiday gift, special day with RBBB. | |
| All New Show Set | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 8 | Make A Circus information. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 10 | 101 ranch buildings fire. Leopard attacks Juliet Prowse. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 10 | Death. Herb Miller, band leader. | |
| People | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 12 | Flying Rafaels (Mel and Marianne Warkmeister, Rafael Palacio, Scott Osgood). Ron Holiday, Joy. Tex Maynard, Marcy. Dave Lorentz, calliope. John Pugh. Carol Marcan, tigers. | |
| Tour Cancelled | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 12 | Tribute to Louis Armstrong show cancelled. | |
| On the Cover | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 14 | Steven Wallenda II. | |
| Circus Honored | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 14 | Sweden. Postage stamps honoring the circus. Some early Sweden circus history. | |
| People | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 16 | John Cox, tigers. Nikolai Nikolski, Bertalina Kazakova, high wire. Tiny Tim. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Dot Stone, novelties. Others. | |
| Some Show Dates | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 19 | Show-A-Rama Circus. Toymakers Dream Circus. Allan Hill's Great American Circus. | |
| Use Song Pay Fee | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 19 | Music, copyright. | |
| Busy Show Schedule | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 25 | Big John Strong's units (3), acts. | |
| People | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 25 | Darnells. | |
| Chimp May Head Group | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 26 | More on the chimpanzee, Sam. | |
| People | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 26 | Bobo, clown. | |
| Royal Lichtenstein | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 27, 28 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| It's a Big Year | Holehouse, Ken | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 28 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Banquet in October | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 28 | CFA news. | |
| Port Huron Shrine | Fugate, John | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 29 | Tommy Hanneford's circus information, acts. |
| Authored Article | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 30 | Kevin Patton, animal trainer, consultant, article on lion trainers. | |
| Ice Show | Frising, Maggie | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 30 | Icetravaganza, ice show. |
| Barnum Lives Again | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 31 | Theater production on Barnum, "First Time Anywhere." | |
| Slavin Variety Show | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 31 | Acts at Charles Slavin's stage show. |
| People | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 31 | Bobby Gibbs. Others. | |
| Notes on Reid Bros. | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 32-33 | Reid Bros. Circus information, staff, acts. |
| My Circus Visit | Manzini, Mario | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 33 | Bentley Bros. Circus. |
| Hanneford Family Cr | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 34-35 | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| Larsson Bros. Circus | Wood, Pete | 16 | 41-42 | 1987 | Oct | 19 | 35 | Larsson Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 1 | Photo: Yvonne Savage. | |
| Notes from Oregon | Hardesty, Tad | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 2 | CMB news. |
| Fair Sets Record | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 2 | Western Washington Fair attendance. | |
| Ostrich Attack | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 2 | Ostrich attacks truck, South Africa. | |
| Dallas Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 3 | Hella Temple Shrine Circus, Dallas, TX, acts. |
| People | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 3 | Hank Green, ice skater. | |
| Routes | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's north, south; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Franzen Bros.; Herriott; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Texas Shrine; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Royale American (Australia). Other shows. | |
| Visitors at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 6 | Visitors at Dallas Shrine Circus. |
| Small Show in Calif. | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 6 | Model circus displayed. | |
| News Briefs | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 8 | CFA news. | |
| He's at Work on Play | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 8 | Tim Torkildson, clown. | |
| Off to See the Show | Krieger, Marvin | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 10 | RBBB blue unit. |
| People | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 10 | Bobby Gibbs. Sam Ali, white mouse circus. | |
| Future Headlines | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 12 | Comments on acts canceling, not showing up. |
| Fight at Carnival | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 12 | Gunman shootings at California carnival. | |
| In the Mail | DePiro, James | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 14 | Cirque du Soleil. |
| Hotline | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 14 | Lion attack, Houston, TX. | |
| Tribute to Barnum | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 14 | Barnum exhibit, Yale University's Peabody Museum. | |
| They're Getting Set | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 16 | Mike Cecere, animal trainer. | |
| Notes of Interest | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 16 | Bob Moore, dogs. Elephant Bamboo (zoo). Racing Pigs atttraction. |
| News Notes | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 16 | CFA news. | |
| People | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 18 | Nerveless Nocks, sway pole. Canadian Circus information. Ray-Mond, magic. | |
| C&B in Ohio | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 18 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| In the Mail | Santana, Elmer | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 18 | Term, doniker. |
| Circus Arts Program | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 20 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| People | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 20 | Coronas Circus. | |
| CMB Notes | Lessard, Bob | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 20 | CMB news. |
| Auction Time | James, Don | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 21, 29 | Guernsey's auction, posters, carousels. |
| Circus Vargas | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 24-25 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Tent Raising Plans | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 25 | CFA news. | |
| More on Polack Bros. | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 26 | Polack Bros. Circus route, 1955. Correction, Sep. 7, 1987 issue, p. 20. |
| CFA Tent Jackets | Nida, Jane B. | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 27 | CFA news. |
| Hotline | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 27 | Fire, performer's trailer. Nuran Vanreenen, Rodney Vanreenen trapeze artist. | |
| News Notes | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 27 | CFA news. | |
| Mini-Circus Date | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 28 | Acts at mini-circus for electronics company. | |
| News Note | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 28 | Circus Royale, Circus of Illusion show. | |
| People | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 29 | Willie Tyler, Lester, vent. | |
| Comments | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 30-31 | Father Jack Toner, circus chaplain. Sasha Rawls, Carol, cookhouse. |
| Circus to Finance | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 31 | Uschi Frimberger, Max Frimberger, former performers. | |
| People | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 31 | Jerry Olson, buffalo. | |
| Royal Lipizzans | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 32 | Hermann Royal Lipizzan Stallions show. |
| People | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 33 | Trevor Bale, horses. Skin & Bones. Baron Von Uhl, lions. Kevin Patton, animal trainer. Geoggrey Hansen, magic. | |
| Aid for Veterans | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 33 | Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| Spangles | Anderson, Dick | 16 | 43 | 1987 | Oct | 26 | 34-35 | Ringling's show, Spangles, 1943. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 1 | Photo: Circus Comes to Epcot, Disney World, Orlando. | |
| Beatty Plays in LA. | Kingston, Harry L. | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 2 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. |
| Has New Address | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 2 | Balloon Box company. | |
| Int. All Star Circus | Friday, Jon | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 3, 6, 8, 10 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 4 | Routes: Circus Knie; Hanneford Family; Herriott; Moscow; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale American (Australia); Texas Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Beatty-Cole Circus | Milstead, Phil | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 10 | Beatty-Cole Circus. |
| On the Cover | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 12 | Epcot Center Daredevil Circus, Orlando. | |
| At the Circus | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 12 | George Carden International Circus acts. | |
| Surgery for Child | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 14 | Lion attack, Houston, TX. | |
| People | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 14 | Fred Menke, Sue Kowalski, clowns. Chris Shelton, clown. | |
| People | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 16 | Jessie Griffiths, organist. Don Bloomer, elephant Bertha. Carlos Ragas, Kari Medcalf, clowns. Lou Jacobs, clown. Marv Gauger, wagon master. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Dallas Shrine Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 18, 23 | Hella Temple Shrine Circus, Dallas, TX, information, acts. |
| More Complaints | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 19 | Un-named circus, bad checks, touring the South, Wisconsin. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 19 | Kazimierz Zajda, props, wardrobe, RBBB, gored by elephant. | |
| Would Save Building | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 20 | John Ringling Towers hotel. | |
| Show Program | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 20 | Wayne County, MI, Sheriff's Assoc. circus, acts. | |
| Great American Circus - 1987 | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 22 | Photos, Great American Circus: Tiny Tim; big top; Thompson, Forseen, Wrench (band); Magdaleno Duo; Dick Kohlreiser's pony express; Tim Frisco; Fairchilds; Mongo Bongo & Capt. Jack; Kohl's menagerie. | |
| People | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 23 | Steven Wallenda, high wire. Nathaniel Litt. | |
| Notes | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 23 | Fox Valley Draft Horse Farm, IL. | |
| Circus Vargas | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 24 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Notes from Texas | Kingston, Harry L. | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 26 | Circus Vargas information. |
| People | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 26 | John Hadfield, clown. | |
| Zoppe Circus | Watson, Bill | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 28 | Zoppe Circus Europa information, acts. |
| Ring Exhibits | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 30 | CMB news. |
| People | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 30 | Bob Marvin. | |
| It's Off to Portl'd | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 31-32 | RBBB red unit. |
| Epcot Circus | Wiebush, Joe | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 33-35 | Daredevil Circus Spectacular, Epcot Center, Orlando, information, acts. |
| Royal Hanneford | Hastings, Clarence | 16 | 44 | 1987 | Nov | 2 | 35 | Royal Hanneford Circus, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 1 | Photo: Del Wentworth, model builder. | |
| Suit Dropped | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 2, 6 | More on the chimpanzee, Sam. | |
| Routes | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Circus Vargas; Hanneford Family; Herriott; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Circus Knie. Other shows. | |
| Collection to CWM | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 6 | Zella Hall's donation to Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| People | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 6 | Great Dimitrius, balance. Paul Hoskinson, animals. Carlos Ragas, Kari Medcalf, clowns. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Magic/Variety Show | Lenker, John E. | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 8, 10, 12 | Big John Strong Magic & Variety Circus information, acts. |
| P.N.W. Fall Report | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 14 | Gatti produced Lions Club circus. RBBB. Moscow Circus. |
| Tarzan Zerbini Show | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 16, 18 | Tarzan Zerbini's International Circus information, acts. |
| Show Notes | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 18 | Farnum Bros. Circus. | |
| Circus Royale | Evans, Chick | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 19 | Circus Royale acts. John McConnell producer. |
| Notes | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 19 | Ringling School of Art. | |
| People | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 22 | G. G. Whiz, clown. Neil Armstrong, organist. Mike Wright, clown. Bob Seaton, Dixie. Art Miller, Louise. | |
| Nov. Tape Debut Set | Friday, Jon | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 22 | Video of musical, "Jumbo." |
| Sold at Auction | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 24 | Gillians Fun Deck rides sold at auction. David Gillian family. | |
| Shrine Dates | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 24 | William Kay produced Shrine circus. | |
| From an Old Ad Bill | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 26 | 1858 ad, Sands, Nathan & Co.'s with G. F. Bailey & Co.'s Menageries. | |
| People | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 26 | Kathy Cline, Nicky Huebing. Phil Escalante, Betty. Esther Escalante. Milonga Cline. Marjorie Hackett. | |
| 450 lb. Porkers Work | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 27-28 | Sharon Ward's pigs, Daisy's Ham 'n Egg Revue. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus - 1987 | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 29 | Photos, Bentley Bros. Circus: Rubin Troupe, Stimas comedy chimps, Dianne's canines, William Morris elephants, Dianne Moyer and ponies, Carol Marcan in cat's mouth. | |
| Royal Lichtenstein | Bingaman, George C. | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 30, 31 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| In Memory | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 31 | Deaths. Clem G. Blomgren, fan, band leader. Sonny Burdett, concessions. | |
| Many Opinions | Wood, Pete | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 32 | Comment, sponsors, producers and performers. |
| People | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 33 | Al Barkley, clown. David Copperfield. | |
| VA. Circus Features | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 33 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. |
| Thief Takes Props | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 33 | Big John Strong, equipment theft. Benji Hill, juggler. | |
| Del Wentworth | Conley, Jane | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 34-35 | Del Wentworther, circus model builder. |
| More Texas Notes | Kingston, Harry L. | 16 | 45 | 1987 | Nov | 9 | 35 | Beaumont, TX, circus parade. Circus Vargas visitors. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 1 | Photo: Cirque du Soleil balancing act. | |
| Monkey Is Loose | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 2 | Pittsburgh, PA, zoo monkeys escape. | |
| People | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 2 | Helen Billetti Warburton. Karamazov Brothers, jugglers. Clowns: Wayne Scott, Chris Shelton, Mark Williman, Sue Dwosh. | |
| Texas Safari Ranch | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 3, 6 | Texas Safari Ranch, Clifton, TX. A. C. Parsons. |
| Routes | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 4 | Routes: Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Big John's Show | Sandman, Don | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 5 | Big John Strong's Northern unit information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 5 | David Vendetti, clown. | |
| Texas Date | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 6 | Icetravaganza, ice show. | |
| People | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 6 | Donna Valentine, tutor. John B. Jackson. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 6 | Death. Robert H. Gollmar. | |
| Comments | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 8 | RBBB red unit. |
| People | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 10 | John Hadfield, clown. Peggy Bridgewater. | |
| In Memory | Fugate, John | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 10 | Death. Chad Ballard, son of circus owner Ed Ballard. |
| Aerial Pulchritude | Anderson, Dick | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 12, 14 | Aerial ballets on circuses, ca. 1930s-50s. |
| Marketing Plan Set | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 14 | RBBB marketing alliance with Ocean Spray. | |
| What a Treat | Lowry, Velma E. | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 16 | Tiny Katherine Bigger. |
| People | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 16 | David Vendetti, clown. Hanabelle, clown. | |
| At the Rehab Center | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 20 | Flying LaForms (Joe, Lillie, Mitzi). |
| People | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 20 | Eduardo Ramos (Flying Rodogels). | |
| Circus Program | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 21 | Coronas produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| On the TV Screen | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 21 | Harry Anderson's Side Show, acts. | |
| Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus - 1987 | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 23 | Photos, Vidgel's Olde Tyme Circus: big top, Sharon's baboons, ringmaster Charlie Van Buskirk, clowns Skin & Bones, Sharon's Alaskans, Cindy's poodles. | |
| At Corpus Christi | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 24, 25 | George Carden's circus, Shrine date, acts, staff. |
| On Tour in South | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 25 | Beck's Circorama information, acts. | |
| People | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 25 | Kazakova and Nikolski, high wire. Jay Cochrane, high wire. | |
| Goodbye to Benson's | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 26, 28 | Benson's Wild Animal Park closing, information, history. |
| Reid Bros. Circus | Stone, Arthur W. | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 27-28 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Cirque du Soleil | Lenker, John E. | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 29-31 | Cirque du Soleil information, performers. |
| In Memory | Bryan, Russell | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 32 | Death. Jennie F. Bryan, mother of clown R. J. Bryan. |
| News Brief | 16 | 46 | 1987 | Nov | 16 | 32 | CMB news. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 1 | Photo: Deborah Chapman as "Nyoka." | |
| Note to CR Readers | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 2 | Acts at Sarasota Sahib Shrine Circus. |
| School Programs | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 2 | Wildlife Associates' school program. | |
| Cirque du Soleil | Warfield, Polly | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 3, 28 | Cirque du Soleil information, acts. |
| Hermann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions 1987 | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 4 | Photos, Hermann's Royal Lipizann: long rein, military quadrille, capriole, Col. Ottamar Hermann. | |
| Routes | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 4 | Routes: Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; RBBB red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 6 | David Lee Schneider, magician, injured. | |
| Show Acts Named | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 6 | Acts at Moslah Shrine Circus, TX. | |
| From Minnesota | Hackett, Marjorie | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 8 | Jose Cole Circus information, acts. |
| Famous Cole Indoor | Sandman, Don | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 10 | Famous Cole Indoor Circus information, acts. |
| To Whom It May Concern | Zoppe, Sandra | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 12 | Zoppe show in Pittsburgh, performers paid. |
| People | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 14 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Harpo, clown. Tuba Heatherton, clown. Bill Irwin, clown. Bill Ballantine. | |
| New Book | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 14 | Book, "Cetlin & Wilson Shows," by Bob Goldsack. | |
| Halloween Time | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 16 | Acts, performers at Knott's Berry Farm's show. | |
| People | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 16 | Dieter Galambos, balance. Harry Albacker, magic. Others. | |
| Circus Tales | Ercolano, Patrick | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 18, 22 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Sandman, Don | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 19 | Holiday Hippodrome information, acts. |
| Show Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 24, 27 | Al Amin Shrine Circus, Corput Christi, TX, information, acts, staff. |
| Magician Honored | Waldron, Dan | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 26 | Neil Foster, magician. |
| Show Program | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 26 | Circus Royale acts. | |
| Nominations Sought | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 27 | International Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| On the Cover | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 28 | Deborah Chapman, loop walking trapeze act. | |
| World of Magic | Lenker, John E. | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 29-30 | Big John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. |
| Correction | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 30 | Correction, address for Circus Collectables. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 30 | Death. Dorothy Dreyfus, wife of fan. | |
| Circus at Waco | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 47 | 1987 | Nov | 23 | 31-32 | American Continental Circus information, band, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 1 | Photo: Philippe Petit. | |
| Magic Show in Fla. | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 2 | Stu and Sara Miller's Wonderful World of Magic show information, band, acts. | |
| Special Day at Peru | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 3 | International Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| VCR Note | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 3 | Video of musical, "Jumbo." | |
| Routes | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 4 | Routes: Circus Galaxy; RBBB red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| News Notes | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 4 | Giant pandas, Toledo zoo. | |
| At Odds | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 4 | RBBB, Humane Society. | |
| Petit at Portland | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 6, 8, 10 | Philippe Petit, high wire act. |
| People | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 10 | Eric Traveres, play "Barnum." | |
| Comments | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 12 | RBBB red unit. Eric Michael Gillett, ringmaster. |
| Circus Stamps | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 12 | Sweden. Postage stamps honoring the circus. Some early Sweden circus history. | |
| Miss. State Fair | Calhoun, Buddy | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 14 | Jorge Barreda produced Mississippi State Fair circus, information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 14 | Pee Wee Herman, circus film. | |
| Allan C. Hill Circus | Haviland, Hal | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 16 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus acts. |
| Fall Show Date | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 16 | Chuck and Bambi Burnes' show Children's Fun Revue acts. | |
| Open Letter | Skinner, Maria M. | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 18 | Performers' medical insurance. |
| People | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 18 | Ross Wandrey, asst. performance dir. | |
| Capt. Logan Honored | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 20 | CFA news. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 20 | George Barreda Circus. | |
| Special Program | Pfalster, David | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 21 | Roberto (Robert Momyer) and Alexandra mall show. |
| News Brief | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 21 | Playworld (former Benson's Animal Park), elephants, snow leopard sold. | |
| Royal Lichtenstein - 1987 | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 22 | Photos, Royal Lichtenstein: two parrots; Nick, Points the Finger; Dan Rice on curb with Nick; cunning canine; wagons; rola bola. | |
| Colt Born to Mule | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 24 | Mule gives birth to colts. Bill Silvester, Oneta, Champion, NE. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 24 | Toledo, OH zoo shoots escaped animals. | |
| State Fair of Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 25, 26 | Shows at State Fair of Texas. |
| Great Y Circus Lives | Lenker, John E. | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 26 | Plans to revive the Great Y Circus. |
| Writing from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 28 | Beatty-Cole Circus. |
| News Brief | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 28 | RBBB blue unit. | |
| Circus in Vanc, BC | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 30-31 | Moscow Circus information, acts. |
| In Memory | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 31 | Death. Stuart S. Tomber, popcorn supply company. | |
| They're Honored | Nida, Jane B. | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 32 | CFA news. |
| Circus Royale | Friday, Jon | 16 | 48 | 1987 | Nov | 30 | 33-36 | Circus Royale (Circus of Illusion) information, acts, staff. |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 1 | Photo: Hans Edling. | |
| In the Mail | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 2 | Paul March, Linda, clowns. | |
| Twins Improving | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 2 | Siamese twins, Patrick and Benjamin Binder separated. | |
| Charges Filed | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 3 | Lion attack, Houston, TX. | |
| Delay Announced | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 3 | Tim Torkildson's clown play, "Dumb Show." | |
| Routes | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 4 | Other shows. | |
| People | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 6 | Jovers, acrobats. D. R. Miller, owner. Bob Moore, dogs. William Getz, calliope. Eugene Nock, helicopter act. Clark McDermott, dogs. | |
| Show Report | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 8 | John Robinson Famous American Circus information, acts. | |
| In Print | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 8 | Ringling Clown College. | |
| Show Date Scheduled | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 10 | Showmen's Circus, Gibsonton, FL. | |
| Show at Pittsburgh | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 10 | RBBB circus. | |
| Show Makes Debut | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 10 | Make A Circus information. | |
| Disney/Sears Pact | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 12 | Disney Co. and Sears Roebuck. | |
| Animals Facing Loss | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 12 | Endangered species, California. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 14 | Circus Vargas. | |
| Monkey Still Free | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 14 | Pittsburgh, PA, zoo monkey escape. | |
| Notes | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 14 | Britain, animals drinking beer. | |
| People | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 16 | Arturo Castrajon, Kay, aerialists. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 16 | Beatty-Cole Circus, TV show. | |
| Circus on TV | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 16 | Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus acts. | |
| C&B's Home Run | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 18, 25 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Circus | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 20-22 | Reprint of part of Robert Sherwood's book, "Recollections of an Old Circus Clown." Life on the circus. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 23 | India, elephant attack. | |
| Polack Circus Routes | Sporrer, Michael | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 23 | Polack Bros. Circus route, 1936. Correction, Oct. 26, 1987 issue, p. 26 route. |
| Monkeys Loose | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 24 | Monkey escapes during airplane flight. | |
| For the '88 Season | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 24 | RBBB blue unit. | |
| People | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 24 | Steven Allen Wolski (Harpo), clown. Others. | |
| Canadian Show Date | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 25 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| Big John at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 26-27 | Big John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. |
| News Brief | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 27 | Circus Knie. | |
| Circus Vargas | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 29-31 | Circus Vargas information, people. |
| Busy TV Day | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 31 | TV shows, circus. | |
| Texas Fair Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 33, 35 | Shows at State Fair of Texas. Also Doug Terranova, tigers; Larry Allen Dean, lions; Carmen Hall, baboons. |
| New CFA Tent Raised | Brown, Gordon | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 34-35 | CFA news. |
| Lion Wins Reprieve | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 35 | California's mountain lions. | |
| Festival Plans | 16 | 49 | 1987 | Dec | 7 | 36 | Sarasota Circus Parade and Festival plans. | |
| (Photograph) | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 1 | Photo: Walter Logan with the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus race elephants. | |
| New Circus Book | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 2 | Book, "Circus," by Rodney N. Manser. | |
| On Display in Museum | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 2 | Model circus displayed. | |
| Routes | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 4 | Routes: Pickle Family; Showfolks. Other shows. | |
| Cover | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 4 | Walter Logan. Elephants: Pete, Sue, Helen. | |
| Legendary Showman | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 5-6 | Buffalo Bill career. | |
| Family Showcase | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 7 | Acts at Reynolds Productions Family Showcase Theatre. | |
| Feld/Disney Pact | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 7 | Feld rights to use Disney name, characters. | |
| Moslah Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 10, 12, 14 | Moslah Shrine Circus, Dallas, TX, information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 14 | Ervin Hall, baboon. Antar Wazzan, Beverly. Skin & Bones, clowns. Hal Haviland. | |
| Start of Something | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 15, 36 | Part one, Showman's convention. |
| British Circus Year | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 18, 23 | Gerry Cottle's Circus. Hoffman's American Circus. Robert Bros. Super Circus. Other circuses, England. |
| People | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 22 | Willy Claflin, puppets. Tiny Tim. | |
| On the TV Special | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 22 | Acts on TV show "Las Vegas 75th Anniversary Show." | |
| CMB's Exhibit Work | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 22 | CMB news. | |
| On the Cover | Phillips, Ed | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 24 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, elephant races. |
| TV Tribute | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 24 | Dar Robinson, stunt man. | |
| Misc. Notes | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 24 | Largest bull (not elephant) statue, Audubon, IA. Jesse James. | |
| People | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 26 | Wayne Ragen, tigers. Jeffrey Jenkins, clown. | |
| Winter Mixer Plans | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 28 | Delavan, WI, circus mixer. | |
| Ft. Worth Shrine Show | Stoddard, Bob | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 32 | Moslah Shrine Circus, Dallas, TX, information, acts. Also the Ramp and Tramp Flying Circus, snow-ski act. |
| In Memory | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 33 | Death. Marilyn Frank, wife of elephant trainer Charlie Frank. | |
| People | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 35 | Tommy Parish, Tammy, clowns. Robert Lund, American Museum of Magic. Bill Williams, clown. Others. | |
| Correction | 16 | 50 | 1987 | Dec | 14 | 35 | Correction, Farnum Bros. Circus. | |
| (Illustration) | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 1 | Illustration: Santa Claus. | |
| Keeps Busy Schedule | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 2 | Big John Strong's shows, acts. | |
| Routes | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 4 | Routes: Pickle Family; RBBB red; Santa's, western, Canada, California, northern, southern. Chinese Magic; Garray & Tomio; Yiengst Magic. | |
| Non-Animal Show | Niblett, Jack | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 6, 8, 10 | England, circuses without animals. |
| People | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 10 | Wini McKay, Lee Maloney. Eugene Nock, aerial helicopter act. | |
| Hub Hubbell Writes | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 10 | Showfolks Circus, Sarasota Circus Parade. | |
| Hotline | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 10 | Juliet Prowse, leopard attack. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 10 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Moscow Circus | Bartholomew, Betty | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 12, 14, 16, 21 | Moscow Circus information, acts. |
| People | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 21 | Semon's chimps. Tahar, alligators. Red Skelton. | |
| Circus at Evansville | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 22 | Paul V. Kaye produced Shrine circus acts, staff. | |
| Golf Routine | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 22 | Bruce Johnson's golf routine act. | |
| Going Is Tough | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 24 | Romanian acrobats who defected to US. | |
| Playing in San Fran. | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 24 | Chinese Magic Circus information. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 25 | Kevin Patton, animal trainer. | |
| TV Special | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 25 | Acts on TV show, "Circus of the Stars." | |
| Review | Moyer, Jim | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 27 | Book review, "Cat Dancers," by Ron and Joy Holiday. |
| At the Fair | Lolli, John J. | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 29-31 | Hanneford Family Circus information, acts. |
| They Say "Thanks" | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 31 | Delisa Jordan. | |
| 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | ISSUE HAS SECOND SECTION WITH DUPLICATED PAGE NUMBERS. | |||
| (Photograph) | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 1 | Photo: Santa Claus. [second section] | |
| That New Circus Book | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 4 | Book review, "Spangles," by Gary Jennings. [second section] | |
| TV Special | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 4 | Acts on TV show "Circus of the Stars." [second section] | |
| Santa at Wonderl'd | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 6 | Gilliam's Wonderland Pier, Ocean City, NJ. [second section] | |
| In the News | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 6 | Magician burned in escape act. [second section] | |
| Circus in Indiana | Siegel, Robert | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 10 | George Carden International Circus information, acts. [second section] |
| Show OK'd in Pittsb'g | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 12 | RBBB and Humane Society. [second section] | |
| Ringling Show Visit | Gossard, Steve | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 14 | RBBB circus. [second section] |
| People | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 20 | Kevin Patton, Alexander, animal trainers. Barbara Braun, rope artist. Bobby Moore, elephants. Gary Johnson, Kari, elephant ride. Cheryl Shawver, elephants. [second section] | |
| He's Busy As Santa | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 20 | Allen Binkley, "Slim." [second section] | |
| Zoo Bought Animals | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 22 | New Jersey zoo buys Benson's Animal Farm animals. [second section] | |
| Museum Adds Items | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 22 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, WI, acquisitions. [second section] | |
| People | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 22 | Red Hughes. [second section] | |
| Credit Expansion | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 24 | Circus Circus's credit line. [second section] | |
| His Life Is Balance | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 24 | Dieter Galambos, "Great Dimitrius," balance. [second section] | |
| Death-Defying acts | Friday, Jon | 16 | 51 | 1987 | Dec | 21 | 26, 28, 31 | Video, RBBB circus home video, review. [second section] |
| People | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 16 | Mike LaTorres, elephant Stoney. Tommy Scott's Medicine Show. Tino Zoppe Wallenda, high wire. Carol Marcan (Venson), tigers. Lew Anderson. | |
| People | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 18 | Reitta Wallenda, Debbie. Bob Owen, Marion (Spiff and Sam), clowns. Cimeon chimps. | |
| Christmas Show | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 18 | Acts at Whirlpool Co. Christmas show. | |
| At Christmas | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 18 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Notes | Babcock, Allen | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | n.p.n. | Carson & Barnes Circus, Hugo Estrella, Marcisela Vargas. |
| (No title) | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | n.p.n. | Reprint general elephant information. | |
| Hanneford Family Circus - 1987 | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | n.p.n. | Photos, Hanneford Family Circus: Mario Zerbinis; Lenz chimps; Catherine, George and Vickie Hanneford; Catherine and George Hanneford; biker Bob; Les Wigets. | |
| Please Note | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 19 | Billy Griffin, former showman. | |
| New Book Published | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 19 | Book, "Allez Hopp Durch die Welt." | |
| Circus on Ice | Babcock, Allen | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 19 | Circus on Ice show, information, acts. |
| Look, Ma, No Net! | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 20 | TV star on trapeze, Kristen Forrester. | |
| AHA Against Rodeo | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 20 | American Humane Association opposes rodeo. | |
| News in England | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 22 | Blackpool Tower Circus, no animals. | |
| Monkey Still Free | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 23 | Pittsburgh Zoo monkey still running free in Ohio. | |
| Big Apple Circus | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 23 | Big Apple Circus acts. | |
| News Brief | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 23 | Disneyland circus, Anaheim, CA. | |
| Show Notes | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 24 | Circus Flora information. | |
| Clowns Team Up | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 24 | Don Bursell, Tim Torkildson, clowns. | |
| In Memory | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 24 | Death. Teresa Pruyn, actress. | |
| Chimps Threatened | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 26 | Chimpanzees extinction threatened due to AIDS research. | |
| Notes and Comments | Hackett, Marjorie | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 28 | 1987 notes. Magazine articles on circus, TV. |
| Elephant Report | Taylor, Gordon | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 30-31 | 1987 Elephant Workshop, Greensboro, NC. |
| On the Cover | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 32 | James Cole's miniature circus. | |
| Perfect Club | 16 | 52 | 1987 | Dec | 28 | 32 | New juggling club. |
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 1 | Photo: Cindy Herriott. | |
| Circus in Illinois | Babcock, Allen | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 2 | Culpepper Circus. |
| People | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 2 | Chester Cable, foot juggler. Pat Davison, Lauren, jugglers. Don Bridwell, clown. Emmie Reed, juggler. Phil Temple, magic. | |
| Elephants to Japan | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 2 | Smokey Jones, Bobby Moore, elephants. | |
| Return Date Planned | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 3 | Cirque due Soleil information. | |
| Routes | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 4 | Routes: RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Showman's Circus; Sarasota Circus Festival. | |
| Showmen's Convent'n | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 6, 8 | Showmen's League of America convention, Las Vegas. Information on people, shows. |
| Gibbs' L.V. Party | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 10 | Bobby Gibbs' Las Vegas party, list of people. |
| Pickle Family Show | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 12, 14 | Pickle Family Circus information. | |
| Correction | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 14 | Correction, Dec. 14, 1987 issue, Wayne Ragen, tigers. | |
| Circus Circus Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 16, 21 | Acts at Circus Circus, Las Vegas. News on other performers. |
| Jenny Lind | Barnum, P. T. | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 18, 20, 31-32 | Jenny Lind. |
| Living on th Edge | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 22-23 | Alan Gold, animal trainer. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 23 | Cindy Herriott, horse act. | |
| Some Show Notes | Babcock, Allen | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 24 | Don Johnson produced Shrine circus acts, staff. |
| Magic Circus | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 25-26 | Chinese Magic Circus information. | |
| In the News | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 26 | Quacky, the Duck Clown. | |
| Las Vegas Parties | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 27-28 | Showmen's League convention. Herbie Weber, Maricela Sanchez marriage. Acts on "Splash" show. |
| In Memory | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 28 | Death. Mary Foy, vaudeville. | |
| I.I.S.A. Home Coming | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 29 | International Independent Showman's Association. With photos: John and Mary Ruth Herriott, Donna McMahon, Sanie Windland, Evy Karoli, Jim Windland. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 29 | Death. Tiny Moore, western swing fiddler. | |
| Animal Aid Group | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 30 | LP record, "Animal Liberation." | |
| USDA Report | 17 | 1 | 1988 | Jan | 4 | 30 | Fines assessed, animal dealer, dog dealer. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 1 | Photo: Roberta Griffin, Melody Albert, magic. | |
| Christmas Circus | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 2 | Davide Zoppe, Susan produced American Legion circus information, acts. | |
| Show Dates | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 2 | Sterling Bros. Circus information. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 3 | Merle Evans. | |
| People | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 3 | Carla Abraham. Hal Haviland. Nerveless Nocks, helicopter act. | |
| Disney Expansion | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 3 | Walt Disney Co., retail stores. | |
| Routes | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 4 | Routes: RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Sterling Bros. Other shows. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 4 | Information and photo: Yulia Denisenko with ice skating bear. | |
| Reminiscencing | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 6 | Frank Ball and his swimming horse. | |
| VCR Tapes | Friday, Jon | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 8 | List of circus videos available. |
| Overseas TV Airing | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 8 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| (No title) | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 10 | P. T. Barnum. | |
| Railroad Sale | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 12 | Southern Pacific and Denver & Rio grande railroads. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 13 | Animal hospital fire, Bowie, MD. | |
| People | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 13 | Yulia Denisenko, bear trainer. Doug Terranova, tigers. Lee Henneberry. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Bobby Moore, elephant Nellie. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 13 | Death. Elsie Turner (Jung), circus performer. | |
| Writing from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 14 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Xmas Show | Babcock, Allen | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 14 | Acts at Caterpillar company Christmas show. |
| Big John Show Closes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 15, 21 | Big John Strong's Santa's Christmas Show information, acts. News of other performers. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 16-17 | News. Dick Garden's show. Royal Hanneford. Widgets. Jimmy Hall, bears. Joe Bauer, Tarzan Zerbini. Paul Kaye show. Helen Carpenter, acts. Jacqueline Zerbini, Patty Zerbini, cats. Buckles Woodcock, Barbara. Dolly Jacobs. Lou Ann Jacobs, elephant. Ron Kelroy. Jimmy Douglass. Others. | |
| End Forecast | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 18 | African elephant extinction, population. | |
| San Antonio Xmas | Beard, John W. | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 18 | Bobby Gibbs, Vicki Hale, animals. |
| At Huntington Beach | McNeary, Bob | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 19 | Barry Lubin, clown. Lynn Polke, trapeze. Rick Monley, ringmaster, juggler. Bert Lubin, clown. |
| In Memory | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 19 | Death. Oscar Adolfo Cristiani, animal training, etc. | |
| Show Program | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 20 | Santa's Christmas Show, San Bernardino, CA. | |
| People | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 20 | Tim Torkildson, clown. | |
| Question Column | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 20 | P. T. Barnum's play, "The Drunkard." | |
| Showfolks' Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 22-23 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information, acts. |
| For the VCR | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 23 | Films to be colorized for videos. | |
| Avner, the Eccentric | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 24, 25 | Avner Eisenberg, Avner the Eccentric, mime. |
| Circus Aerial Stars | Holehouse, Ken | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 25 | Flying Lunas: Frances, Panke, Jose, Antonio, Oriana. |
| Jenny Lind | Barnum, P. T. | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 26-31 | Jenny Lind. |
| Photos in Magazine | 17 | 2 | 1988 | Jan | 11 | 32 | Photo of circus stars in German magazine. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 1 | Photo: Ortans (Cristiani) Canestrelli. | |
| People | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 2 | Rodney Wainwright, clown. John Lewis, owner. Bernard Kallman, clown. Kathy Braa, aerialist. Fornarsaries. Roger Zoppe, Pamela. Rex Williams, elephants. Harpo, clown. Others. | |
| Ortans Canestrelli | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 2 | Death. Ortans (Cristiani) Canestrelli, rider, etc. | |
| Routes | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 6 | Death. Merle Evans, band leader. | |
| Soviets See Yeti | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 6 | Russia, Yeti, abominable snowman. | |
| Ringling Story | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 8 | RBBB and other show articles in CHS "Bandwagon." | |
| Looking Back | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 8 | Ringling Bros. Circus train, 1989, 1900, 1904. | |
| Santa's Xmas Show | Sandman, Don | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 10, 12 | Big John Strong's Santa's Christmas Show information, acts. |
| Shows in Calif. | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 12 | List of circuses in northern California, 1987. | |
| My Life on the Road | Zora, Lucia | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 13, 15, 17, 32 | Lucia Zora's career, memories. Reprinted from book "Sawdust and Solitude." |
| Clown Hall of Fame | Johnson, Bruce | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 14 | Clown Hall of Fame, Delavan, WI. |
| Tour Receipts | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 16 | List of receipts, Jenny Lind concerts. | |
| Notes | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 16 | Elephant, King Tusk, RBBB. | |
| Looking Back | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 16 | Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Wild West Show trains, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1914. | |
| Santa's Xmas Show | Lenker, John E. | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 18-19 | Big John Strong's Santa's Christmas Show information, acts. |
| Circus Ads | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 19 | RBBB at Expo Hall, Tampa, FL. | |
| Look Back | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 20 | Howes Great London Circus, 1920, train, animals. | |
| Looking Back | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 20 | Washburn's Animal Show train, 1907. Downie & Wheeler Show train, animals, 1913. | |
| Bear | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 21 | Reprint of reference article on bears. | |
| People | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 21 | Patricia White, cats. Andy Swan, owner. Beijing Acrobats. | |
| Jenny Lind Story | Barnum, P. T. | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 22-29 | Jenny Lind. |
| Dog Offered Home | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 29 | Abandoned dog, Las Vegas. | |
| Roy and Dale's Place | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 30-31 | Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum. | |
| People | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 31 | Jim Swafford. | |
| Horses Dead in Nev. | 17 | 3 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | 31 | Wild mustangs die in Nevada desert. | |
| 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 25 | ISSUE NO. 4 HAS SAME DATE AS NO. 3. | |||
| (Photograph) | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 1 | Photo: Pat Davison & Lauren. | |
| TV Host Quits Show | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 2 | Bob Barker, animal rights. | |
| Musical Recording | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 2 | Recording, "Merry-Go-Round Music." | |
| They're Married | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 3 | Pat Davison and Lauren Barr marriage. | |
| New Book | Johnson, Bruce | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 3 | Book, "Creative Clowning," by Bruce Fife. |
| Routes | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Hanneford Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| In the Big Show | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 6 | RBBB blue unit. | |
| People | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 6 | Icetravaganza, ice show. | |
| Siegfried & Roy's Rare Royal White Tiger | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 7, 8 | Siegfried & Roy's white tigers, with photo. | |
| Show Tour Opens | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 8 | Big John Strong's Variety Stage Show information, personnel. | |
| People | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 8 | James Clement, elephant Moxie. Jack Hart & Spellbinders, magic. | |
| Circus Starts '88 | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 10, 12 | RBBB circus. | |
| People | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 14 | Hub Hubbell, animals, etc. Tahar. Espanas. Venko Lilov, bear. Glen Little, clown. Jarda Kubik. | |
| In the News | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 14 | RBBB circus. | |
| Fumes Kill Chimps | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 16 | Chimps die of carbon monoxide fumes, Joseph Jerome, trainer. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 16 | Death. Mary Margaret McKay, concessions. | |
| Big Show Plays Tampa | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 18 | RBBB circus. | |
| Sawdust & Solitude | Zora, Lucia | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 19, 21, 28 | Lucia Zora's career, memories. Reprinted from book "Sawdust and Solitude." |
| Dan Rice - Strong Man | Devenney, Robert J. | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 22-26 | Dan Rice, clown, career, was also strong man. |
| People | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 26 | Phillip Sadler. Tino Wallenda Zoppe, sky walk. | |
| Winter RX | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 27 | Recordings, "Circus Band: The Best of the Big Top," "May All Your Days Be Circus Days." |
| Sign of the Panda | Patton, Kevin | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 29-31 | Performing Giant Panda, China. Comments on the animals training profession. |
| People | 17 | 4 | 1988 | Jan | 12 | 32 | Thomas Smrt, houseman, Bruno, tent maker to produce new and unique tents. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 1 | Photo: Yuri Krasnov. | |
| People | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 2 | Joan Embery, Jim Fowler, animal experts. Jack Franklin, calliope. | |
| Correction | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 2 | Correction, Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom on Ice date. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 2 | Dragster at motor-sports show crash, people injured. | |
| Magazine Feature | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 2 | Paul Binder, ringmaster. Katja Schumann, equestrienne. | |
| Note to Animal Folks | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 3 | Letters on animal rules and regulations. | |
| Charges Made | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 3 | Phone promoters, theft. | |
| Routes | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Kosair Shrine; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Show Plays Museum | Pollack, Susan R. | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 6 | Model circus displayed. |
| News Notes | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 6 | RBBB red unit. Tina Gebel's dog escape. | |
| People | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 8 | Tammy Parish, clown. Clowns: Scott Linker, Casey Carle. Charles Stockton, Dallas Harris, Chris Bohannon. Christine Herriott (Wiener), Jule Gillette. Patricia White, Gunther Gebel-Williams, animal trainers. Pedro Reis, cloud swing. Kay Rosaire, tigers. Dave King, organist. Bob Moore, elephants. Smokey Jones, elephants. T-Bone, clown. Bob Emerico, clown. | |
| Circo Atayde | Gibbs, Bobby | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 9 | Circo Atayde information, acts. |
| News Brief | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 9 | RBBB circus, baby rhino. | |
| Show Acts | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 9 | Acts with Sarasota International Circus Festival. | |
| Notes from Paris | Covington, Don | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 10, 12, 14 | France. Cirque Alexis Gruss. Cirque Pinder. Cirque Diana Moreno-Max Bormann. Cirque Zavattafils. Cirque Pauwels. Circus Fratellini. Cirque de Paris. Cirque Monumental. La Fontaine Circus. Cirque Baroque. Cirque Zingaro. |
| Old Mix Films Found | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 14 | List of silent movie Tom Mix films found. | |
| World's Greatest Illusionists . . . | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 16, 18, 20 | Photos, information, Siegfried & Roy. | |
| People | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 17 | Lorenzo Pisoni, clown. Don Bridwell, clown. Others. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 17 | Death. Phil Escalante, Escalante Bros., etc. | |
| Silent and Talkies | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 20 | Ken Maynard, horse trainer. | |
| It's a Winning Show | French, Margot | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 21 | Icetravaganza, ice show. |
| People | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 21 | Paulette Braun. Eddie Howe Jr. | |
| Circus Joe Writes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 23 | RBBB blue unit. Sterling Bros. Circus. |
| Cirque Gruss | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 24-26 | Cirque Alexis Gruss (Cirque National, France), information, acts. |
| Display Date Set | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 26 | CMB news. | |
| They Want to Be Bozo | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 26 | Tryouts for Bozo clowns. | |
| Interesting Book | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 28 | Book review, "Elephants, The Vanishing breed," by Dan Freeman. | |
| End of an Era | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 29 | Merle Evans. |
| Logan's Magic Circus | Walters, Bill | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 30, 31 | Logan Pritchett, Charlie Roark, producers, Logan's Magic Circus information. |
| Holiday Show | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 31 | Santa's Magical Christmas Show, Venice, FL. | |
| CMB Convention Set | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 31 | CMB news. | |
| People | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 31 | Dave Friedman, owner, film producer. George White, sideshow mgr. | |
| News from Mexico | Gibbs, Bobby | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 32 | Circus climate and circuses in Mexico. |
| Elephant Product'ns | Anderson, Dick | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 33-34 | Elephants in US, history. |
| People | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 34 | Don Bridwell, clown. Jim Bouvy, Ricky, acrobats. Ray Barrow, clown. | |
| Big Fine for Fraud | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 35 | Florida circus owner fined $2.3 million, phony charity drives. | |
| Colorful Baboons on Ringling Blue -1988 | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 35 | Carmen Hall's baboons, with photo. |
| Average Life Spans | 17 | 5 | 1988 | Feb | 1 | 36 | Average life span of various animals. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 1 | Photo: Hub Hubbell with Okie the trick horse. | |
| Just Some Comments | Gibbs, Bobby | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 2 | Doug Terranova, tigers, elephants. |
| People | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 2 | Flying Farfan troupe, trapeze. Charlie Hackett, ringmistress. David Copperfield. | |
| Hanneford Has Hit | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 3 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. | |
| Routes | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Hubler International; Olympic International; RBBB red, blue; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| We Were Invited | Ashton, Sally | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 6 | Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Australia, information. |
| Goodwill Games Spec. | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 6 | Seattle Goodwill Games, Cirque du Soleil, Moscow Circus performers. | |
| Elephant History | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 8 | Nairobi National Park, Africa, orphaned elephants. | |
| Monkey in Ohio | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 10 | Pittsburgh Zoo monkey still running free in Ohio. | |
| Circus in New Movie | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 10 | Circus Flora in movie, performers. | |
| Service with a Heart | Wood, Pete | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 12 | Tele-A-Message service. |
| People | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 12 | John Hadfield, Bob Hunt, clowns. Dave Lorentz. | |
| Siegfried & Roy's White Tiger Cubs . . . | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 13, 25 | Siegfried & Roy's white tigers, with photo. | |
| Florida or Bust | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 14, 23 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 16, 21, 24 | News. Tommy Hanneford. Ruthie Clark. Donnie Johnson. Ian Garden family. Frank Dailey, supt. Davide Zoppe, Susan. Bill Strong, Trudy. Eddie Ventura. Hanneford Circus. Dennis Zoppe, Mark Karoly. Buckles Woodcock, elephant Peggy. Gala Shawn, Buzzy, concessions. John Cuneo, tigers. Eddy Ventura. Others. | |
| Book Review | Bartholomew, Betty | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 17, 20 | Book review, "Of Flight & Freedom," by Rodions Nikitins. |
| Moving Hippos and Other Tales | Chapman, Gerard | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 18-19 | Hackaliah Bailey, other showmen with Bailey name. |
| Children's Concert | Shay, Thomas | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 20, 28 | Hershey, PA, concert, "The Orchestra Goes to the Circus." |
| (Cartoon) | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 21 | Cartoon: lions. | |
| Gibsonton Circus | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 22 | International Independent Showman's Association Circus, acts. |
| On the Cover | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 22 | Hub Hubbell, Eunice, western performers. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 23 | Death. Reta Loan, front door, etc. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 24 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| Notes | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 25 | Blackpool Tower Circus, may have animals. | |
| Correction | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 25 | Correction, Jan. issue ad, reprinted. | |
| Clyde | Van Matre | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 25 | Church rents the camel, Clyde. |
| People | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 26 | Aaron William, vent. Frank Hannon, clown. Gary Johnson, Kari, elephants. Basham & Lukas. Stan Kramien. | |
| Circus Joe Writes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 26 | Sterling Bros. Circus information. |
| Ringling's Blue Unit | Wiebush, Joe | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 27-28 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Notes | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 28 | Sterling Bros. Circus. Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show, personnel. | |
| Circuses in Paris | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 30-31 | Paris, France. Cirque Monumental de Cuba information. |
| Seminar Planned | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 31 | Seminar on concessions equipment, foods. | |
| People | 17 | 6 | 1988 | Feb | 8 | 32 | Alan Gold, animal trainer. Dolly Jacobs, aerialist. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 1 | Photo: Miss Claudia, cloud swing artist. | |
| People | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 2 | Laura Rappa, aerialist, Ron Van Cliff, marriage. James Clement, elephant Moxie. Jay Cochrane, high wire. Tino Zoppe, sway pole. Bill Brickle, dogs. Others. | |
| Vargas Has New Top | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 3 | Circus Vargas information. | |
| People | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 3 | Ken Benson, "Turtle." Eva Williams. | |
| Routes | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Wonderland. Other shows. | |
| Fla.'s Circus Week | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 6 | People visited with on visit to Sarasota. |
| Billy Martin's Show | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 8 | Billy Martin's Cole All Star Circus information, acts, concessions dept. |
| White Magic | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 9 | Siegfried & Roy's white tigers, with photo. | |
| Pinder-Jean Richard | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 10, 25 | France. Pinder-Jean Richard Circus information, acts. |
| Show Tour Underway | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 11 | Wonderland Circus Revue information, acts. | |
| Circus at the Fair | Alexander, Gary | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 12 | George Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| Show Notes | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 12 | Jacarana Circus, Venice, FL. | |
| People | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 13 | Rena Smaha, monkey, baboon. Don Bloomer, trainer. Jan Overstreet. Angel Wallenda. Don Leslie, sword swallower. Others. | |
| Notes | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 13 | Disney World on Ice Show. | |
| Circus in Mexico | Taylor, Gordon | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 14-15 | Osario Bros. Circus information, acts. Mexico. |
| Holiday Show A-Okay | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 15 | Acts at Particia Beck produced show. | |
| RBBB Blue Unit | Van Matre | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 16, 17 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Dazzling Wardrobe | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 17 | Senor Rai. Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| Fla's Circus Day | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 18-19 | Acts, people, Circus Day shows, Florida. Charles Schlarbaum's band members. |
| Circus in Roanoke | Overstreet, Jerry | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 20 | Hamid-Morton Circus acts. |
| Notes | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 20 | Sterling Bros. Circus. | |
| RBBB Blue - A Review | Moss, John P. | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 21-22 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 23-25 | Circuses in Texas. RBBB to Japan. Big Apple Circus. Jimmy Hall, bears. Johnny Welde. Benny Williams. Dennis Zoppe, Anita. Chico Williams, Karen, elephants. Joe Bauer. Eddy Ventura, perch. Jacqueline Zerbini, aerial. Jay Cochrane. George Hubler. Connie Welde, leopards. Flying Espanas. Others. | |
| Royal Hanneford | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 26-27 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Joe Writes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 27 | Showmen's Circus, acts. |
| People | 17 | 7 | 1988 | Feb | 15 | 28 | Alan Gold, animal trainer. Dolly Jacobs, aerialist. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 1 | Photo: Teresa Kora 1988 Miss Circus contest winner. | |
| People | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 2 | Rick Wallenda, high wire. Allan C. Hill. Daniel Rosen, juggler. Chuck Kelley, band leader. Others. | |
| With the Ice Show | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 2 | Skaters with Snow White on Ice show. | |
| Sterling Bros. Cir. | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 3, 6, 10 | Sterling Bros. Circus information, acts, band. |
| Routes | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Cirque du Soleil; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Wonderland; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Fla's Festival Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 8, 10 | Sarasota Festival Circus information, acts, band, visitors. |
| News Brief | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 10 | Sterling Bros. Circus (formerly Toby Tyler Circus) information. | |
| 88 Royal Hanneford | Siegling, H. Carter | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 12, 14 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Correction | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 14 | Correction, Circus Vargas has 12 elephants, not 15. | |
| Annual P.E. Show | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 15 | Fairfax, VA elementary school show. | |
| People | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 15 | Christopher Hudert, Mike Keever, clowns. Living statue act. | |
| Winter Shows in U.K. | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 16 | Gandey's Circus. Hoffman's Circus. Richard Chipperfield Circus. Cottle & Austen's Combined Circus information, acts. |
| It's the Big Show | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | n.p.n. | RBBB blue unit. |
| People | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | n.p.n. | Ralph Duke, agent. John Pelton, elephant act. Dave Hale, animals. Ari Steeples. | |
| Review | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | n.p.n. | Book review, "Of Flight & Freedom," by Rodions Nikitins. |
| RBBB's 118th Year | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | n.p.n. | RBBB blue unit. |
| News Brief | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | n.p.n. | Acts with Plunkett Circus. | |
| Show Note | Yarnell, Llenray J. | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | n.p.n. | Tahar Douis, alligator act. |
| Show Plays LA Date | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 17 | George Carden International Circus information, acts. |
| Monkey Back at Zoo | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 18 | Pittsburgh Zoo monkey running free in Ohio, back at zoo. | |
| Busy Schedule | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 18 | Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Correction | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 18 | Correction, Feb. 1, 1988 issue, p. 9, RBBB rhino article. | |
| Magazine Feature | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 18 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, WI. | |
| Magician Dies | Cothran, Bob | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 19 | Death. Ken Griffin, magician. |
| CFA Tent Raising | Riker, Dale | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 20 | CFA news. |
| Notes | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 20 | CMB news. | |
| CMB Meet in S.C. | Siegling, H. Carter | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 21 | CMB news. |
| News Brief | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 21 | Larry Gagnon, horse act. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 22, 23 | Deaths. Ron Bishop, TV scriptwriter. Roy Kissell, magic. | |
| At the Convention | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 23 | Acts at Western Fair Convention, Anaheim. | |
| Fla. Parade | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 24-25, 26 | Sarasota Circus Parade and Festival, people. |
| Hotline | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 26 | Nepal, wild elephants on rampage. | |
| New Arrival | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 26 | Scott Riddle, Heidi. | |
| They're Engaged | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 26 | Tom Parish's dog, Aye Jaye's dog. | |
| Sarasota Circus Parade | 17 | 8 | 1988 | Feb | 22 | 27 | Photos, Sarasota Circus Parade: Sailor Circus kids, Dick Garden's car, Gaylord Maynard's 1926 Bogatti, Charles Schlarbaum & circus band, Gordie Peers, Harry Dubsky's Circus Galaxy float, Bill Brickle. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 1 | Photo: Remy Farfan's living statues. | |
| Judgement Won | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 2 | James R. Nordmark's lawsuit. | |
| People | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 2 | Bobby Gibbs. Joe Hedrick, camels. Ben De Wayne, manager. | |
| In the Mail | Meah, Johnny | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 3 | Comment on demise of circus bands. |
| Routes | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 4 | Routes: Carden International; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Medinah Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini, east, west. Other shows. | |
| Zoo Plaza | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 4 | Marlin Perkins. | |
| Monkey Dies | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 4 | Organ grinder monkey dies. | |
| From Here in Fla. | Beard, John | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 6 | Acts at Florida State Fair. |
| Dinner Date Planned | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Benefit Program | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 8 | Ziggy Harrell, trumpet player, musical benefit. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 8 | Death. Richard E. Burkhardt, promoter. | |
| Circus in Canada | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 10, 12 | Le Grand Cirque D'Hiver information, acts. | |
| Circus Joe Writes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 13 | Attractions at Florida State Fair. Acts at circus. |
| Judgement Ordered | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 14 | Dick Garden, Toby Tyler Circus owner, seats collapse, New York judgement. | |
| Show Date Plans | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 14 | Acts with World of Magic Show. | |
| Party Notes | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 14 | Oakland, CA art council party with circus theme. | |
| It's a Small Circus | Vosburgh, Mark | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 16 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information. |
| Car Circus Deal | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 16 | Free passes to RBBB, car dealers. | |
| Winter Show In U.K. | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 17 | Paulo Family's circus, information, acts. Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. Gandey's Circus acts. Moscow State Circus. |
| Fla. Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 20 | Wayne Liikola, clown. Charlie Stevenson. Sharon Ward, dogs. Chuck Burnes, clown. Others. |
| Disney Circus Parade | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 21 | Disneyland's Circus Fantasy, parade line-up. | |
| People | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 21 | Patricia White, animal trainer. Jay Evans circus performer. Allan C. Hill. Jerry Parshall, elephant man. Jeff Taveggia, juggler. | |
| People | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 22 | Vince Carmen, illusions. | |
| Show of Miniatures | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 22 | CMB news. | |
| Convention Date Set | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 22 | Florida State Magic Association convention. | |
| Circus Flea Market | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 23 | Circus Flea Market, Sarasota. And people there. |
| CFA Honors Evans | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| Shrine Circus Moves | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 25-26 | Hartford, CT Shrine circus. | |
| Circus at Ft. Wayne | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 27 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Ft. Wayne, IN, Shrine circus acts, staff. | |
| Ringling Routing | House, Albert F. | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 28-30, 31 | Details on RBBB routing. |
| Good Reading | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 31 | List of articles, medicine shows, Tom Mix. | |
| People | 17 | 9 | 1988 | Feb | 29 | 31 | Charles Mason, promoter. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 1 | Photo: Jim Waynick's old time circus calliope. | |
| Say No to Drugs | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 2 | Acts at Chuck Burnes' variety show. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 2 | Trained bear attack, Jacksonville, FL. | |
| Interesting Note | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 2 | Sale of elephant Jumbo, song. | |
| Winners Are | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 3 | Monte Carlo International Circus Festival award winners. | |
| Pickets at Circus | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 3 | RBBB, animal activists. | |
| Routes | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carden International; Circus Vargas; Cole All Star; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Olde Tyme; Olympic International; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini, west, east. Other shows. | |
| New Animal Bill Plan | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 6 | Proposed bill, horses under provisions of Animal Welfare Act. Also prohibit exhibition of surgically altered animals. | |
| People | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 6 | Jim Waynick, calliope. | |
| Bye Bye Sarasota | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 7-8 | Boardwalk and Baseball theme park information, wild west show, acts. People Stoddard visited. |
| People | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 10 | Vito Domenech, elephant trainer. | |
| Clown Report | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 10 | Slim Bryan, Ginger, clowns. | |
| Ed Zacchini Super Tampa Fair Circus | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 12 | Ed Zacchini's Florida State Fair circus acts. |
| Clowning on TV | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 12 | Ringling Clown College. | |
| Correction | Moyer, Chas. | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 14 | Correction, bands, band members, Stoddard's recent article on Florida's Circus Day, Cicus week. |
| Speakers Named | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 14 | Magicians at Whttier, CA conference. | |
| People | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 14 | Bob Emerico, clown. Jeffrey B. McMullen, clown. | |
| James La Dini's Magic | Nichols, Ken | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 16, 21 | James La Dini's World of Magic show. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 17, 20 | News. Justin Zoppe. Tommy Hanneford, Struppi. Katinka and Pio Nock. Condors, flyers. Cemon's chimps. Sylvia Zerbini. Flying Ibarras. Patricia Zerbini, cats. George Hubler. Flying Eagles. Kay Rosaire. Bobby Gibbs. Karen Lowande Williams, perch. Connie Welde. Jill Goncalves. Monica Welde. Gary Thomas. Lemoines. Ed Migley. Ian Garden. Charlie Van Buskirk, Joyce. Ron Kelroy's circus acts. Patsy Jordan, Johnny. Jody Jordan. Dennis Zoppe. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 20 | Mike Pike, band leader. | |
| In the Mail | Tricker, Frank | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 21 | Comment on "communique," Feb. 15, 1988 issue, p. 11, clowns. |
| New '88 Route Sheet | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 21 | Bill Burger, office, front door. Bigg Biggerstaff. | |
| Winter Quarters | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 22, 32 | Carson & Barnes Circus winter quarters, information. |
| Hotline | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 23 | Garden Bros. Circus, elephant act, stampede. | |
| Variety Show | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 23 | Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy variety show, acts. | |
| Tour Planned | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 23 | American Winds Concert Band, Herbert L. Schultz, music dir. | |
| At the Showfilks Club | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 24 | Photos, Showfolks Club. | |
| Andre Kole Show | Burnes, Chuck | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 25 | Andre Kole's World of Illusion show, information. |
| Kosair Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 26-27 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, acts, staff. |
| Boardwalk & Baseball Park - 1988 | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 28 | Photos, Boardwalk & Baseball Park. | |
| In the Mail | Erickson, Terry Ross | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 29 | Sweden. Circus Scott. Cirkus Berny. Cirkus Arnardo. Cirkus Merano. |
| Circus at Ft. Wayne | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 30-31 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Ft. Wayne, IN, Shrine circus acts. |
| People | 17 | 10 | 1988 | Mar | 7 | 31 | Hugo Zacchini, cannon. Tahar, alligators. Larry Allen Dean, animal trainer. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 1 | Photo: Ringmaster Pierre-Jean. | |
| New Year's Eve Program | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 2 | List of clowns and jugglers at Hollywood theatre party. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 2 | Death. John Hoffman, show printer. | |
| Elephant School | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 3 | Indonesia, elephant school. | |
| Seeks State Aid | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 3 | Civic Center, Springfield, MA. | |
| Routes | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carden International; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Hubler International; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini, east, west. Other shows. | |
| Note | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 4 | Betsy Moore. | |
| English Author Died | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 6 | Death. Anthony Hippisley Coxe. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 6 | Death. Bob Stivers, TV producer. | |
| K-M's Opening Date | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 8 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. | |
| Correction | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 8 | Correction, recent article, Hal Haviland's on Zacchini Circus at Tampa, FL. | |
| More W.Q. Hopping | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 10 | Pete Luvan, Isabel. Tajana Luvas, Tavana Luvas Lopez. Dave Lewis, "Skinhead." |
| Circus Festival | Covington, Don | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 12 | Monte Carlo Circus Festival acts. |
| In Memory | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 12 | Death. Oreste Canestrelli, equestrian. | |
| Correction | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 14 | Correction, route dates for Tarzan Zerbini Circus. | |
| At the Date Festival | Campbell, Marcie | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 14 | Joe Hedrick, Ostrich and Camel Racing Show. |
| Special Thanks | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 14 | Kelly-Miller Circus, Alan Jones. Carson & Barnes Circus, Jim Judkins. | |
| Opening Date Set | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 14 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Kelly-Miller Circus. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 14 | Death. Robert E. Ottaway, owner Ottaway Amusements. | |
| People | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 15 | Joe Carvalho's Exotic Bird show. Eddie Busch, clown. Rig Braga, clown. Lucas Forzley, clown. | |
| They're Married | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 15 | Jay Bedsworth, Elaine Carlsen, marriage. | |
| Notes from Toronto | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 15 | Toronto, Canada, elephants' escape. | |
| Circus Date Set | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 15 | Paul Eagles Circus Luncheon Club's circus. | |
| Winterquarters II | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 16, 21 | Performers at Donny Johnson's Clyde Bros. Circus winter quarters. Plunkett family's Olde Tyme American Circus winter quarters, show, people. |
| Black Rhinos | Western, David | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 17, 20 | Reprint of article on Black rhinos. |
| Animal Auction Time | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 20 | Auction of exotic animals and birds, Macon, MO. | |
| Circus in Germany | Covington, Don | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 22, 25 | Circus Krone (Germany) information, acts. |
| Las Vegas in Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 23, 25 | Bill Garden's Hollywood on Ice show. |
| They Have Two Shows | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 24 | Coronas Inc. show, George Coronas. Coronas of Hollywood show, Serge Coronas. | |
| Writing from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 24 | TV shows, circus. |
| It's a New Book | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 24 | Book, "Creative Clowning," by Bruce Fife. | |
| Deadline | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 25 | Nominations for International Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| More Vegas in Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 26 | Hollywood on Ice show. |
| In the News | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 27 | Marine World, Vallejo, CA. | |
| Soviet Circus | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 28-29, 30 | Circus, performers in Russia, article by Yakov Smirnoff. | |
| Circus Time in Virginia | Overstreet, Jerry | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 30 | RBBB circus. |
| Clown Hall of Fame | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 30 | Clown Hall of Fame, Delavan, WI. | |
| In Memory of Sugar Foot | Rucci, Joyce | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 31 | Horse, Sugarfoot' career, act, Joe Tinty, trainer. |
| Juggling Meet | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 32 | Jugglers of Ann Arbor, MI. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 32 | Pierre-Jean, ringmaster. | |
| New Cow Developed | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 32 | Minicow developed. | |
| CMB Display Planned | 17 | 11 | 1988 | Mar | 14 | 32 | CMB news. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 1 | Photo: Berger the magician. | |
| Misc. | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 2 | Elephant tableau wagon restoration, CWM, Baraboo. | |
| Circus Show Set | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 2 | Miller Bros. Circus (annual), Los Angeles, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 2 | Bill Strong. Paul Zimmerman, juggler. Anastansinis, risley. | |
| Misc. | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 2 | Movie, "Road Show." | |
| Blue Show Beasts | Reynolds, Richard J. | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 3, 6, 8 | RBBB blue unit's animals, animal acts. |
| Routes | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Odyssey; Circus Royale; Circus Vargas; Clown Capades; Culpepper; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Miller Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| Correction | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 8 | Correction, recent article on RBBB blue unit by Llenray J. Yarnell. | |
| Silver Anniversary | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 10, 12, 16 | Circus Gatti (or American Continental), information, acts, staff. |
| It's a Confusing Case | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 13 | Arlan Seidon, elephants, in hiding for nearly four years. | |
| Busy Show Time | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 14 | List of circuses playing Los Angeles. | |
| Circus in Arkansas | Walters, Bill | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 14 | Circus Gatti. |
| Circus Greats Named | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 14 | Named to Sarasota Circus Ring of Fame. | |
| Famed Alligator Dies | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 15 | Alligator, Bonecrusher. | |
| People | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 15 | Sun Bros. Circus information sought. | |
| In Memory | Babcock, Allen | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 15 | Death. William D. Backstein, wild animal menagerie circus, modeler. |
| In Memory | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 18 | Death. James Bernard Hoye, fan. | |
| Circus Full of Animals | Jones, Sheelagh | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 19 | George Carden's Circus International acts. |
| People | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 20 | Chip Lowell, juggler. Fornasari family. Bobby Gibbs. Tim Arem, clown. Others. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 20 | Death. Joe Besser, films, TV, comic. | |
| Circus of Tomorrow | Covington, Don | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 21-22 | Paris, France. Circus of Tomorrow (Le Cirque de Demain) competition winners. |
| Collecting Coupons | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 22 | Al Barkley Jr., clown. Harry albacker. Craig Conroy. | |
| Hocus Pocus Home Again | Waldron, Dan | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 23 | American Museum of Magic display. |
| Spring Dinner Planned | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| People | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 24 | Stan Fagerstorm, trick fishing line caster. | |
| Market Owner Indicted | 17 | 12 | 1988 | Mar | 21 | 24 | Lion attack, Houston, TX. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 1 | Photos: Patricia Zerbini. | |
| Notes from Florida | Elliott, Jim | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 2 | List of elephant men and others at Buckles Woodcock party. Other people visited with in FL. |
| Hotline | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 3 | Trained bear attack, Mansfield, OH. | |
| Animal Auction | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 3 | 5-H Ranch exotic animal auction. | |
| Routes | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Galaxy; Circus Vargas; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale Super (Australia); Sailor; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| CMB Show in Peru | Phebus, Bob | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 6 | CMB news. |
| People | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 6 | Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Maudie Lou Bayless, Mattie Lou, clowns. | |
| Misc. | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 6 | Sarastoa International Circus Parade & Festival. | |
| RBBB at Cincinnati | Sandman, Don | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 8, 10, 12 | RBBB red unit. |
| Meeting Date Announced | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 12 | CFA news. | |
| Ice Show at Roanoke | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 12 | Ice Capades. | |
| Clowns | Humphreys, Ken | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 13, 20 | RBBB blue unit clowns. |
| People | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 14 | Charles Stevenson, agent. Ed Verycken, clown. Ellen Heck, Avner, clowns. Lee Hennebarry, Rita. | |
| Video Cassette | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 14 | Video, "Houdini." | |
| Show Schedules | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 16 | George Hubler produced shows in Ohio, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 16 | William Seeley, Joseph Stephens, riggers. Franzen Bros. Circus clowns. | |
| Big John's Stage Show | Lyzenga, Harmen | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 17 | John Strong circus variety show acts. |
| Beatty Cole Notes | House, Albert | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 19 | Beatty-Cole Circus equipment, staff. |
| Misc. | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 19 | May Wirth. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 21 | Deaths. Michelle Bourbon (Mike), clown. Doris Davids, magic shop. Robert Livingston, film actor. Walter D. Paul, inside lecturer. Sameul Stern, clown, magician. Leslie Turner, comic strips. Lois Wilson, film actress. | |
| What's in a Name? | Anderson, Bruce | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 22 | Act names. |
| Charges Settled | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 22 | United Airlines, violating transportation standards of Animal Welfare Act. | |
| Peking Acrobats | Sandman, Don | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 23-24 | Peking Acrobats show acts, staff. |
| (Cartoon) | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 23 | Cartoon: shooting arrows. | |
| Allan Hill Circus | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 25 | Allan C. Hill Great American Circus acts, staff. |
| Circus Set to Go | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 25 | Sailor Circus. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 26 | Jean Hromadka, elephant trainer (zoo). Gale LaJoye, clown. Alfred C. Pelikan. Marcello Truzzi. Enrico Wallenda, Debbie, Kicky. Dudley Riggs. |
| Show Comes in Early | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 27 | RBBB circus. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 28 | Bobby Moore, elephant trainer. | |
| People | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 28 | Vappo, Ronson, clowns. | |
| Juggling for Peace | 17 | 13 | 1988 | Mar | 28 | 28 | Larry Pisoni. Sara Felder. Nancy Levidow. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 1 | Photo: Great Wallendas. | |
| Bozo Circus to Tour | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 2 | Stage show, Bozo's Circus. | |
| Benefit Cruise | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 2 | Cruise to benefit Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Circus in Town | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 3 | Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| Show Closes in Fla. | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 3 | Epcot Daredevil Circus, Florida. | |
| Routes | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; M & M; RBBB blue, red; Royale Super (Australia); Royal Hanneford; Royal Hanneford green. Other shows. | |
| 1st Circus to Tour China | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 6 | Tour of China to see circus performances. | |
| In the News | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 6 | Hanneford Family Circus. | |
| 60 Years in the U.S.A. | Wallenda, Enrico | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 8, 10 | Wallenda family history. |
| Sale Nets $500,000 | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 12 | Buffalo Bill memorabilia sale. | |
| Trip to Florida | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 12 | Bucky Steele liberty horses. Bobby Gibbs. John Herriott. | |
| People | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 14 | James Zoppe, Mafald. Johnny Welde. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 14 | Deaths. Olive Carey, film actress. Charles L. Haley, trapeze, animal trainer. | |
| Moscow Circus Due | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 15 | Moscow Circus information. | |
| Opening Date Luncheon | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 15 | Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| Master at Illusion | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 16 | Dirk Arthur, illusionist. Jan Giacinto, animals. | |
| Zoo Death Record | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 16 | Hubert Brick, zoo keeper, Canada, death. | |
| It's a New Book | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 18 | Book review, "Elephant Memories: Thirteen Years in the Life of an Elephant Family," by Cynthia Moss. | |
| Olde Tyme American | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 19-21 | Plunkett family's Olde Tyme American Circus information, acts, prop staff. |
| Day and Dating | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 21 | Holiday Hippodrome, Circus Gatti. | |
| Paul Eagles Club | De Piro, Jim | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 22 | Paul Eagles Circus Luncheon Club's circus acts. |
| Birthday Party | Gibbs, Bobby | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 22 | Don Johnson's birthday party. |
| Show Guests | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 23 | Visitors at Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. | |
| Magic Loses a Master | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 23 | Neil Foster, magician, career, death. | |
| Vargas Tent | Conley, Jane | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 24 | CFA news. |
| Lets Send Cards | Stone, Arthur | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 25 | Guy Buswell, "Buzzy," circus staff. |
| Detroit Shrine | Friday, Jon | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 26-27 | Moslem Shrine Circus, Detroit, MI, information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 27 | Herbert Hoyt. | |
| Clowns | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 29-31 | RBBB blue unit clowns (continued). | |
| Show's Staff | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 31 | Moslem Shrine Circus, Detroit, staff. | |
| In the News | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 31 | Culpepper Circus. | |
| Dodge City Show | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 32 | George Carden International Circus acts. | |
| RBBB Canvas Days | 17 | 14 | 1988 | Apr | 4 | 32 | White Tops (CFA) articles on RBBB by Joe Bradbury. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 1 | Photo: Chuck Walters with "Laura" the elephant. | |
| Sale Schedule | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 2 | Auction at Basel, Switzerland. | |
| Program at LA Date | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 2 | Carden International Circus acts. | |
| Florida Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 3 | Royal Hanneford Circus. TV show "Inside the Societ Circus." |
| Routes | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 4 | Routes: Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; M & M; Maine Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford green, red; Royale Super (Australia). | |
| Chipperfield Dies | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 6, 12 | Richard Chipperfield career, show, death. |
| Beatty Show | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 10, 12 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| At Ft. Wayne, Ind. | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 12 | Acts at Ft. Wayne, IN sports show. | |
| People | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 12 | Eleanor Coventry (aka Diane Wilson). | |
| Wm. Kay Circus | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 14 | William Kay produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Old Is New Again | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 16 | Pickle Family Circus information, acts. | |
| Party Time | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 16 | John Pelton's birthday party. | |
| People | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 17 | John McGinn, Barbara, clowns. Desert Magic Seminar, Las Vegas. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 17 | Death. Florence McIntosh, performer. | |
| USDA Settles Five Cases | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 18 | USDA cases, humane treatment of animals. | |
| Circus Royale | Hardesty, Tad | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 18 | Circus Royale. |
| Tracking Elephantine Personalities | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | n.p.n. | Excerpt from book, "Elephant Memories," by Cynthia Moss. | |
| People | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 19 | Bobby Gibbs, camel act. Chipper Lowell, juggler. Bucky Steele, elephants. Doug Terranova, elephants. Tiny Tim. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 19 | Scali, tent maker, Italy. Martine Fuentes, Circus Union. | |
| Zerbini in Seattle | Bartholomew, Betty | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 20-22 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| Show Wins Praise | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 22 | Aut Mori Grotto Circus. | |
| Hubler Int'l Circus | Sandman, Don | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 23-24 | International Super Circus information, acts, staff. George Hubler, Ralph Nampler. |
| People | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 24 | Flying Karamozov Brothers, jugglers. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| Museum's 11th Year | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 26 | American Museum of Magic information. | |
| Roberts Bros. Opens | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 27 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Shrine | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 30, 31 | END OF ARTICLE BUT NO BEGINNING IN THIS ISSUE. Names acts at show. | |
| Show Vehicle List | Elliott, Jim | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 31 | Vehicle list, Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus. |
| Elephants | Elliott, Jim | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 31 | List of elephants with Beatty-Cole. |
| CFA Meet Planned | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 32 | CFA news. | |
| People | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 32 | Great Wallenda | |
| In Memory | 17 | 15 | 1988 | Apr | 11 | 32 | Deaths. Ruggera Lauber (Tosca), rider, trapeze, Zoppe family. W. W. Moyer, "Red," concessionaire. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 1 | Photo: Tony Smaha and his Lipizzan stallion. | |
| Busy Holiday Weekend | Overstreet, Jerry | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 2 | RBBB. Ice Capades. Circus Galaxy. |
| Youth Dies in Fall | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 2 | Boy dies, carnival ride, Florida. | |
| Beatty Show Staff | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 3 | Beatty-Cole Circus staff. | |
| Routes | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's Stage; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; M & M; Olympic International; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Royal Super (Australia); Shrine; Zoppe's Circus Europa. Other shows. | |
| Tent Raising | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 4 | CFA news. | |
| Show at Springfield, MO | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 6 | George Carden International Circus acts. | |
| Tour Ends | Cole, Doug | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 8 | Bob Connor's World of Magic show. |
| New York Show | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 8 | La Troupe Circus, Canadian circus-theatre troupe. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 10, 12 | Garden Bros. Circus information. Delisa Jordan's fall. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus - 1988 | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 12 | Photo: Roberts Bros. Circus big top. | |
| Roberts Bros. Circus | Orr, David P. | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 13 | Roberts Bros. Circus acts, staff. |
| Bear Owner Fined | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 14 | Bear escaped from owner, Indiana. | |
| Circus Class | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 14 | Laugh-Makers Variety Arts Conference, Aurora, NY. | |
| Double-Header | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 18-19 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts, sideshow, midway, staff. |
| People | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 19 | Jacqueline Zerbini, tigers. Barbara Braun, western performer. Tomy LaMonica, clown. Dick Anderson. Bob Devenney. | |
| Hubler at Dayton | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 20 | Hubler International Circus information, acts. Hamid-Morton acts. | |
| Show Notes | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 21 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. Also Ed B. Smith, marketing. David Orr, agent. | |
| Director Named | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 22 | Thomas E. DeWitt, advance. | |
| People | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 22 | Ron Holiday, Joy. Jon Friday, ringmaster. Jim Boyd, circus teacher. | |
| Circus at Battle Creek | Friday, Jon | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 23-24 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| New Partnership | Patton, Kevin T. | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 26-28 | Artificial insemination at zoo. Information on zoo elephant named Carolyn and wild animal trainers. |
| He Was in Circus | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 28 | Luigi Guidott, props, Italy. | |
| Magic Show Tour Okay | 17 | 16 | 1988 | Apr | 18 | 28 | Bob Connor's World of Magic show, acts. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 1 | Photo: Angel's Antics. | |
| Circus Program | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 2 | Ed and Cindy Migley's produced circus acts. | |
| New Book | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 2 | Book, "Encyclopedia of Magic and Magicians," by T. A. Waters. | |
| People | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 3 | Hal Haviland, animals. Spanky & Ramirez. Skin & Bones. Tim Mallandruccolo, clown. Al Dawley, ringmaster. Others. | |
| Routes | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Big John's Variety; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Maine Shrine; Moscow State; RBBB blue, rid; Royal Hanneford; Royale Super (Australia); Kelly-Miller. Other shows. | |
| Orgs Give B-C Send Off | Couls, Mari Jo | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 6-7 | CFA news. |
| On the Cover | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 7 | Sylvia Braun and chimp Angel. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 7 | Jorgen Borsch, producer, mgr., Copenhagen. Isabella Enoch, trapeze. Circus Skratt. Also photo, no identification. | |
| About Elephants | Taylor, Gordon | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 8 | Royal Hanneford Circus green unit's elephants. Also elephant management. Buckles Woodcock's elephants. |
| Notes on K-M Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 9, 11 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, some acts. |
| Writing from Texas | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 10 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| News Brief | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 10 | McDonald restaurants. | |
| Notes | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 11 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 12, 21 | Betsy Parker's injury. Bobby Moore. Kenny Dodd. Heidi Herriott. Tangier Troupe. Dave Smith, gyro space act. Donna Bannister, wardrobe. Flying Eagles, Brian Miser. Jo Ann Jennier, parrots. Others. | |
| Banquet Plans Told | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 13 | CFA news. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 13 | Photo, information, bearded pigs (zoo). | |
| In Memory | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 13 | Death. Dwight C. Moore, dog act. | |
| Dates Coming Up | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 14 | Jerry Soderquist's John Robinson Famous American Circus and Circus Fun Festival information, acts, staff, midway. | |
| In the News | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 14 | Sarasota Sailor Circus. | |
| Ice Show Tour OK | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 16 | Icetravaganza, ice show. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 16 | Miniature Carousel Builders news. | |
| New CFA Tent | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 17 | CFA news. | |
| Upcoming Dates | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 17 | North Eastern Clown Convention, Somerset, NJ. Clownfest '88, New Jersey. | |
| Seattle Shrine Date | Sporrer, Michael | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 18-19 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus acts. His circus units. |
| 203 People Arrested | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 19 | China, people arrested, illegal hunting giant pandas. | |
| They Plead Guilty | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 20 | Dick Garden, Toby Tyler Circus owner, seats collapse, New York judgement. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 20 | Death. James Mahaney, machinist on circuses. | |
| Notes | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 21 | Circus USA. | |
| Dallas Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 22-24 | Hella Temple Shrine Circus, Dallas, TX, acts. |
| People | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 24 | Cynthia Moss, elephant researcher. | |
| Tom Mix Festival | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 25 | Tom Mix Festival, DuBois, PA. | |
| On the Tube | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 25 | RBBB circus on TV. | |
| Circus at Chicago | Friday, Jon | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 26-28 | Eddie Zacchini's Olympic International Circus acts. |
| Notes on a Clown | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 28 | Kenny Ross, clown. | |
| Some Show Dates | 17 | 17 | 1988 | Apr | 25 | 28 | Showbiz Circus and Petting Zoo. Franzen Bros. Circus. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 1 | Photo: Bautista Family. | |
| Easter at the Circus | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 2 | Allan C. Hill Great American Circus. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 2 | Death. Marga Nicholas, circus performer. | |
| Petting Zoo Expo | Bissonette, Pat | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 3, 6, 8 | Commerford Petting Zoo information. |
| Routes | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's Variety; Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus du Soleil; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Circus Skratt (Sweden); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Friendly Bros.; Hubler International; M & M; Main Shrine; Moscow State; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royale Super (Australia). Other shows. | |
| New Officers Elected | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 8 | CFA news. | |
| Correction | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 8 | Correction, recent reprot on Hubler Circus at Dayton's Hara Arena. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 8 | National Association of Short Adults. | |
| Show Program | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 9 | Ron Kelroy produced Shrine circus, acts. | |
| Safari Pete Writes | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 10 | Bobby Gibbs. | |
| Horse Protection Act | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 10 | Massachusetts, restrictions on exhibiting, selling horses. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 10 | RBBB Japan unit. | |
| In the News | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 10 | Wonder Zoo, Florida, J. Swanson, mgr. | |
| More Texas Notes | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 12 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Magic Awards | Waldron, Dan | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 14 | Robert Lund, magician. Academy of Magic Arts program. |
| Notes from Harry | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 16 | Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Hold Your Horses | Howard, Frank | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 16 | Zoppe Circus Europa. |
| Carson & Barnes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 18-21 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 21 | Belinda Amandis, trapeze, falls, death. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 22 | Bautista family, teeterboard, Marco, Antonio, Erick, Patricia, Carlos Jr., Xochitl, Armando, Rosio, Carlos Sr. | |
| South of the Border | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 22 | Mexico. Circus Union. Circo Frank Brown. TV show, "Seven Wonders of the Circus World." | |
| Seeking Information | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 22 | Austrian high dive act into water, information sought. | |
| Red Unit in D.C. | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 23-24 | RBBB red unit. |
| Vargas Tent Meeting | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| Dallas Shrine Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 26-28 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine circus acts, long list of visitors. Also, Hub Hubbel's World of Animals show. |
| People | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 28 | Leon Pinter, organist. Phil Chandler. David P. Orr, agent. Kurt Casady, animals. Heidi Bolz Casady, office. | |
| Holiday Magic Circus | Howell, Jim | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 29-30 | Holiday Magic Circus information, acts. |
| Rally Date Set | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 30 | Music Box Society band organ rally. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 31-32, 33 | Ed Migley's show, acts. Lili Kristensen, panther. Barbara Woodcock. Eugene Nock. Flying Balencias. Clara Munoz. Davide Zoppe, Susan. Rodriguez flyers. Dinky Patterson. Cirque du Soleil. David Chabira. Rebecca Smith. Others. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 33 | Filming Beatty-Cole Circus for radio documentary on circus. People interviewed. | |
| Permit Changes | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 34 | Changes in wildlife permits regulations. | |
| Peking Acrobats | Evans, Chick | 17 | 18 | 1988 | May | 2 | 35-36 | Peking Acrobats show information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 1 | Photo: Veronica Caballero. | |
| Shrine Show at Canton | Bender, Wilbert | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 2 | Shrine Circus, Canton, OH, acts. |
| News Brief | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 2 | Great American Circus, acts filmed. | |
| Shrine Circus | Woosnam, Jeff | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 3 | Robert Snowden produced Shrine circus information. acts, staff. |
| News Briefs | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 3 | RBBB circus clowns, softball game. | |
| Routes | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's Stage; Circus Knie; Circus Odyssey; Circus Skratt (Sweden); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Great American; Kelly-Miller; Moscow State; Olympic International; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Royale Super (Australia); Cirque du Soleil. Other shows. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 5 | Cirque du Soleil. Circus Flora. Dan Weaver, Faith, clowns. | |
| Famous Cole Show | Sandman, Don | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 6 | Famous Cole Indoor Circus acts. |
| (No title) | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 7 | Veronica Caballero, triple somersault, with photo. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 8 | Wonder Zoo Circus and Magic Revue show. | |
| In the News | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 8 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 10, 12 | Johnny Herriott, Cindy. Beverly Waxxan. Pauline Duke, web, dogs. Alek Sebestyen. Frank Dailey. Tommy Baker, ringmaster. Flying Valencias. Luis Munoz family, Clara, Janet, Tina. Acts with Ian Garden Circus. Helen Carpenter. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancey show, acts.Tibor Alexander. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 13 | John Herriott, liberty horses. Ron Johnson, Rene Coker, clowns. Grant Margil, Karen, vaudeville show. AdamSchwarz. Lynn Ann. Chris Price, Cindy. | |
| N.Y. Show to Open | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 14 | Bradshaw's Circus of World Curiosities (sideshow), information, acts, staff. | |
| They're Married | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 14 | Heidi Herriott, Clifford Koch, marriage. | |
| Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 16-17 | William Kay produced Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus acts. |
| Show at Atlanta | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 18 | Coronas produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| People | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 18 | Larry Gagnon, western performer. Clyde Beatty Jr. Dot Stone. | |
| Circus at Tacoma | Sporrer, Michael | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 19 | Gatti produced Afifi Temple Shrine circus acts. |
| Writing from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 20 | Mighty Bluegrass Shows. Loyal family's carnival rides. |
| Probation and Fine | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 21 | Animal Trainer fined. Gary Durkovitz. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 22 | Clyde Ingalls. Hamid-Morton circus. Sue Lenz, chimp. |
| Clyde Bros. Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 23-24 | Don Johnson's Clyde Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Cirque du Soleil | Yim, Roger | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 25-26 | Cirque du Soleil information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 26 | John Lolli. Pendragons, illusions. | |
| Shrine Hall of Fame | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 27 | Shrine Circus Hall of Fame information, inductees Mac MacDonald, elephants; Rose Gold Trio, aerialists. | |
| Election Night | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 27 | CFA news. | |
| Culpepper Circus | Lenker, John | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 28-31, 32 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 32 | Cirque du Soleil, employee injured. | |
| People | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 32 | Victor Zuniga, Manuel. Weiner Herriott. Buckles Woodcock, Bobby Gibbs. Others. | |
| Show to Play Fairs | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 32 | Herriott Trained Animal Circus information, acts. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 19 | 1988 | May | 9 | 32 | Death. Louis M. Paulson, model builder. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 1 | Photo: Zoe Anna's Roman riding spectacular. | |
| Girl Killed at Fair | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 2 | Oakland, CA, carnival, girl killed. | |
| Circus Date | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 2 | Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| He Gets Fined | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 2 | Ted Turner, illegal importing wild mountain lions. | |
| Arabia Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 3, 6, 8 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus information, acts, band, staff. |
| Routes | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Skratt (Sweden); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Garden Bros.; Hamid-Morton; Hanneford Family; Kelly-Miller; Lu Lu Shrine; Moscow State; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Elephants at the Park | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 8 | RBBB circus elephants. | |
| People | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 9 | Gaylord Maynard. Elmer Putnam. Bob Bell, roller skater. John Hansen, Rolling Diamonds. Fred Birdsong, clown. | |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 10 | Bill Garden's Holiday Hippodrome show information, band, acts. |
| Murat Temple Show | Sandman, Don | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 12 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 13-14 | News. Circus Royale information, acts. Carla Zoppe wardrobe. Widgets. Rudi Lenz, Sue. Circus Flora, David Balding. Tarzan Zerbini circus information, acts. Dick Stewart, cat act. Darnells. Flying Espanas. Alberto Zoppe. Others. | |
| Trainer Cheated Death | Iuliani, Giovanni | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 15, 17-18 | Bobby Moore, elephant trainer. |
| Barak Temple Show | Stone, Arthur | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 16, 21 | George Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Circus in Florida | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 19 | Tommy Lunsford's American Showtime Circus information, acts, staff. | |
| News from Hawaii | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 20 | Kent Ghirard's pony circus, Hawaii. Dave Hale, animals. Paul Kaye produced show for E. K. Fernandez. | |
| At the Movie | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 21 | Movie, "Tarzan's New York Adventure." | |
| Special Show Date | Taylor, Gordon | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 22-23 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 23 | Ray-Mond, magic. Willie Tyler, vent. | |
| Culpepper Circus - 1988 | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 24 | Photos, Culpepper Circus: Heidi Wendany, Red Johnson and Bill Burger, animal and prop truck, midway, James Zajicek and elephant Barbara, Lynn Metzgar Jacobs, Bill Burger. | |
| Unsung Heros | Heist, Walter Jr. | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 25-26, 27 | Circus Odyssey information, staff, acts. |
| CMB/CFA Hosts Circus | Heist, Walter Jr. | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 27 | News, CFA, CMB. |
| RBBB Clown Reunion | Ross, Kenny | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 27 | RBBB clown college reunion. |
| C & B Notes | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 27 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Joe Frisco Circus . . . | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 28 | Joe Frisco's Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Circus in Ohio | Deptula, Richard | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 29, 30 | Zoppe Circus Europa information, acts. Famous Cole Indoor Circus acts. |
| He's a Tom Mix Fan | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 30 | Allen Binkley, "Slim." | |
| New Book | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 30 | Book, "Le Monde Fascinant du Cirque." | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 31, 32 | Bob Rebernigg, Kathy. Miscellaneous information. |
| Promotion with Clowns | Humpreys, Ken | 17 | 20 | 1988 | May | 16 | 32 | RBBB clowns. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 1 | Photo: James Element and Moxie the elephant. | |
| People | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 2, 3 | Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Ron Lucas, vent. Pete Pepke. Mrs. Cleon Burden (Egypt). Miguel Trejo, trapeze. Larry Allen Dean, lion act. Joan Byron-Marasek, tiger. Robert Lipko, chimps. Others. | |
| Tour Announced | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 3 | Travel agency circus tour of Europe. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 3 | Death. Frank Perez, performer, concessions. | |
| Routes | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Geo. Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Flora; Circus Knie; Circus Skratt (Sweden); Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Hanneford Family; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; Moscow State; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Circus in Little Rock | Walters, Bill | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 6 | Sam Polack, George Hubler produced Shrine circus, acts. |
| (Advertisement) | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 7 | Ad. Austin Miles and FBI. | |
| It's a Fatal Mix | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 8 | India, elephant rampage. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 8 | Elephant King Tusk, Lee Keener, trainer. Holiday Magic Circus. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 8 | Death. Esther Escalante, trapeze. | |
| Circus at Austin | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 10 | Carden International Circus acts. | |
| He Summed It All Up | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 10 | Merle Evans. | |
| Pickle Family | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 12 | Pickle Family Circus acts, staff. | |
| Seeks Class Acts | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 12 | Oakland, CA, convention center offer to acts. | |
| At the Circus | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 13 | Bentley Bros. Circus acts. | |
| Attention | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 13 | Icetravaganza, ice show. | |
| New Fla. Bill OK'd | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 14 | RBBB, taxes. | |
| Circus in Georgia | Skinner, M. | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 14 | Serge Coronas produced Shrine circus, acts. |
| CFA Tent Meets | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 14 | CFA news. | |
| New Issue Ready | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 16 | Publication, "Elephant," Elephant Interest Group. | |
| Show Plays Dayton | Sandman, Don | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 17 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. |
| CMB Show | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 17 | CMB news. | |
| Has New Mission in Life | Feiner, Fred | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 18, 20 | Eddie Alberian, clown, career. |
| At the Big Apple | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 19 | Big Apple Circus visitors. | |
| New CFA Tent | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 19 | CFA news. | |
| Fabulous Rahhalis | Fugate, John | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 20 | Rahhalis, cradle, balance. |
| News Briefs | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 20 | John Hadfield, clown. Circus Knie. | |
| Building Problems | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 21 | Baltimore, MD arena issues for circuses. | |
| NJ Funnymen to Tour | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 21 | Vappo and Ronson, clowns. Le Cirque DeBonheur show information. | |
| Culpepper Show | Haley, Jack | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 22-23 | Culpepper Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Zerbini in Bryan | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 24-26 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 26 | Don Bridwell, clown. | |
| Greatest Ever | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 27-28 | Ed Migley produced Shrine circus information. |
| Easter Special | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 29 | McDonnell Circus information, Philadelphia, Easter promonade. | |
| In the News | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 29 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus. C. W. Parker carousel. | |
| Arabia Shrine Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 30-32 | Jacque Bras, Duo Apollo act. Diane Wilson, dogs. Gil Gray. Jerry Bisbee, clown. John Stebbing, animals. Gabriel Castro. Greg McIlwain, clown. Joe Bauer. Others. |
| CFA Tent Meeting | 17 | 21 | 1988 | May | 23 | 32 | CFA news. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 1 | Photo: Patricia White. | |
| People | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 2 | Angel Wallenda. Ernie Burch, clown. Chipper Lowell, juggler. Johnny Jordan, Carden Circus. Dave Twomey, Happytime Circus. Bob Ellis, Royal American Circus. Barry Phillips, clown. J. B. McMullen. Others. | |
| Gandey's Circus | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 3, 6 | Gandey's Circus (England), information, acts. |
| Routes | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 4 | Routes: Allen Bros.; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Geo. Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Flora; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Kelly-Miller; Knights of Columbus; Moscow State; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini. Other shows. | |
| CMB Model Show | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 8 | CMB news. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 8 | Death. Jerry Lipko, chimp trainer. | |
| Circus Visit | Smith, Bill | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 10 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, people. |
| New Park Opens | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 11 | Shireland, theme park, Hampshire, IL. | |
| New Shop Opened | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 11 | Steve Dawson, magic shop. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 12 | Deaths. David G. Friday, fruit grower, fruit industry. Carla Lamberti, Gretona high wire act. | |
| Circus in Florida | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 13 | Larsson Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. | |
| Seek New Ruling | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 13 | Request that chimpanzees be reclassified from threatened to endangered. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 14 | Houston, TX, tiger attack. | |
| It's A Okay | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 14 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. | |
| Activity in Calif. | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 15 | Circuses in California, issues. | |
| New Circus Book | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 16 | Book, "Mud Show," by Edwin Martin. | |
| At Baraboo Museum | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 16 | Acts at Circus World Museum circus. | |
| Melha Shrine Circus | Evans, Chick | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 17 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| On Tour in Calif. | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 18 | Happytime Circus information. | |
| New Hall for CWM | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 19 | Feld Exhibit Hall, Circus World Museum, Baraboo, WI. | |
| People | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 19 | Chico Williams. Pat Davison, Lauren, jugglers. Bobby Gibbs, camels. | |
| Show Visits in Calif. | Bridwell, Don | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 20-21 | Culpepper Circus information, acts. |
| Seals of Excellence | Patton, Kevin | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 21 | Jim Alexander, sea lion trainer. |
| Note | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 21 | Commerford Petting Zoo. | |
| CFA Convention Date | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 22-23 | Circus Flora. CFA news. | |
| CFA's at the Circus | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 23 | CFA news. | |
| Tape Prices Are Cut | Friday, Jon | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 23 | RBBB circus videos. |
| People | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 23 | Richard Tutacko, magic. | |
| There's Still Hope | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 24 | National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 24 | Swan Bros. Circus. | |
| Party Time in Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 25-27, 28 | Plunkett family Old Tyme American Circus information, acts. |
| End of Another Era | Tanas, Dick | 17 | 22 | 1988 | May | 30 | 28 | End of an era for outdoor show business, sideshows. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 1 | Photo: Flying Condors. | |
| People | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 2 | Barbara Woodcock. Bobby Gibbs, camels. Others. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 2 | Monika Weiszenberger, acrobat, injured. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 2 | Big Apple Circus. Carson & Barnes Circus. Circus Vargas. | |
| Model Show Date | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 3 | CMB news. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 3 | Diane Witt, longest haired woman. | |
| Show Program | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 3 | Jose Cole International Circus acts. | |
| Routes | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Bradshaw's Circus World; Carden International; Carson & Barnes; Circus Flora; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Hubler International; Wm. Kay; Kelly-Miller; Moscow State; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Swan Bros. Other shows. | |
| Circus Galaxy | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 6 | Circus Galaxy information, acts. |
| Correction | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 8 | Correction, Kay & Kelly Magic Circus. | |
| Girl Killed by Lightning | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 8 | Daughter of Lloyd Jentes, parade horse trainer, death. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 8 | At Vallejo, CA: Bentley Bros. Circus, Circus Vargas, Circus Gatti. | |
| Swain Wins Appeal | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 10 | Lawsuit, man gored by elephant. | |
| At the Circus | Wiebush, Joe | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 12 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| B-C in No. Virginia | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 14 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. |
| Some Show Dates | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 16 | Swan Bros. Circus dates. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 16 | Death. Sammy Davis Sr., vaudeville. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 16 | Oakland, CA, music concert, Charles Ives' "Circus Band" composition. | |
| Super Circus Int'l | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 17 | Al Stencell's Super Circus International information, acts, staff. |
| People | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 17 | Wally Eastwood, juggler. Gary Noel, clown. Harry Blackstone, magic. | |
| Kelly Miller in Ohio | Sandman, Don | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 18, 22 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts, midway, sideshow. |
| Circus Show Due | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 19 | CMB news. | |
| USDA Report | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 19 | Atlanta Zoological Park violations of Animal Welfare Act. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 20 | Flying Condors: Lety Castro, Alexandra Castro, Trevor Boswell, Gabriel Castro. | |
| In the News | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 20 | Newspapers report on circuses, animals, etc. | |
| People | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 20 | Ariz Bros., acrobats. Ron Lucas, vent. | |
| Journey West | Patton, Kevin | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 23-24 | Circus Flora information, acts. |
| Neighbor Complains | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 24 | Bil Clark, animal handler, stunt man, cats. | |
| Celebration | Bartholomew, Betty | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 25-26 | CFA news. |
| Scarborough Faire | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 28-30 | Part One, Renaissance Festival, Scarborough Faire, Waxahachie, TX. Performers. | |
| Moscow Circus | Moulton, Barry | 17 | 23 | 1988 | Jun | 6 | 32-36 | Great Moscow Circus in Australia, information, acts, history. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 1 | Photo: Giovanni Iuliani, Canada's circus ringmaster. | |
| Trainer Injured | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 2 | Werner Wegmann, animal trainer, injured. | |
| People | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 2 | Vincent Pagliano, Ron Spezial, clowns. Rex Williams. Ross Johnson, ringmaster. | |
| Show Program | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 3 | Garden Bros. Circus acts. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 3 | Death. James J. Cohoon, collector, etc. | |
| Routes | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin; Bradshaw's Circus World; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Moscow State; Pickle Family; Reid Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Kelly-Miller. Other shows. | |
| Show Program | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 6 | Le Cirque du Bonheur (Canada) information, acts. | |
| Some C & B Notes | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 6 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Ape Goes Outside | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 8 | Atlanta Zoo's gorilla, Willie B. | |
| Notes | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 8 | Ringlings private RR car, "Jomar." Rudy Bundy's RR car. | |
| Notes on RBBB blue | Evans, Chick | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 10 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Prison Term Set | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 12 | Men charged with grand theft from Police Lodge, CA. | |
| People | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 12 | Satin (Denise, Pamela). Dale Longmire, Billy McCabe, clowns. Others. | |
| Show Report | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 14 | Circus Fun Festival information. John Robinson Famous American Circus information, acts. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 16 | Death. Henry Bessesen (Adrian), Broadway show producer, failed Lone Ranger Circus. | |
| Scarborough Faire | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 17, 22, 24 | Part Two, Renaissance Festival, Scarborough Faire, Waxahachie, TX. Performers. |
| People | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 20 | Smokey Jones, Bob Moore, Scott Riddle. Dave Slusser, advance. Ariz Brothers, acrobats. Peter Sturgis, ringmaster. Dan Buckley, clown. Fercos, illusions. Others. | |
| Correction | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 20 | Correction, Jon Friday's article on VCR tapes. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 20 | Circus Flora. | |
| Show Plays Michigan | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 23 | Skerbeck Bros. Shows history. | |
| People | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 24 | Ed Jackman, juggler. | |
| Calif.'s Last Stand | Boyajian, Fred | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 25-27, 28 | California, exotic animal ownership laws. |
| Note From | Tuckwiller, Lowell | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 28 | Ron Bacon's Famous Cole Circus information. RBBB red, Kelly-Miller. |
| I Remember Jerry | Hoskinson, Paul | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 30-32 | Jerry Lipko. |
| People | 17 | 24 | 1988 | Jun | 13 | 32 | Dolly Jacobs. Francarro & Estreleta (Frank Clark, Ruthie). | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 1 | Photo: Tina's Dazzling 8 Dobermans. | |
| People | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 2 | Bob Top, Edna, advance. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Millie Stimax, chimps. Andy Swan. Emmett Kelly Jr. Gerald Soules, dogs. Ken Benson, "Turtle." Others. | |
| Circus in Iowa | Levett, Charlie | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 3 | Serge Coronas produced Shrine circus, acts. |
| On the Cover | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 3 | Tina Zamperla, Doberman dogs. | |
| Routes | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Bradshaw's Circus World; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Valentine; Culpepper; Europorama; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow State; Pickle Family; Police; Reid Bros.; RBBB blue, red; Circus Vargas; Royal Hanneford; Vidbel's Olde Tyme. Other shows. | |
| People | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 6 | Carol Marcan, liger. Susan Reasoner, camel act. Willie Tyler. Joe Rossi, magic. Neil Alexander, juggler. Kimberly Day, animal acts. Tom Donoho, Mike, John, elephant dept. Thrills on Wheels. | |
| Animal Entertainer | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 6 | London Zoo hired entertainment dir. For caged animals. | |
| Reno Report | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 8 | Acts at Reno, NV. | |
| Jugglers Meet in L.A. | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 8 | California, jugglers' meeting. | |
| Show on Tour | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 8 | Vintage Show Co. variety show, horse-drawn wagon show. | |
| Syrina Shrine Show | Sandman, Don | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 10, 25 | Royal Hanneford Circus, acts. |
| Leopard Kills Girl | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 12 | Pet leopard kills rock singer's daughter. | |
| RBBB Off to Japan | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 13 | RBBB gold unit, Japan. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 13 | Yonkers, NY fair, youths attack people. Indonesia, elephants attacks. | |
| Panda Restrictions | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 14 | China, restrictions on loaning pandas to zoos. | |
| Gator Kills Girl | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 14 | Englewood, FL, alligator attack. | |
| What a Weekend! | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 16 | Circuses in northern California. | |
| K-M in Ohio | Smith, N. L. | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 18 | Ted Tutwiller, clown. Kelly-Miller Circus. |
| People | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 18 | Flying Gutis. Harry Muller, Amy. Ron Holiday, Joy. DeMille. | |
| Tour Plans Noted | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 19 | Jon Friday, snake show "Eeka," information. Circus Side Show, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 19 | Wobbles, clown. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Hal Haviland, dog & pony revue. | |
| Peking Acrobats | Hardesty, Tad | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 21 | Peking Acrobats show information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 21 | Harold Dunn, modeler. | |
| Notes from Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 23 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Elephant Gala | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 24 | Oakland, CA zoo, new elephant facility. Elephant, Smokey (zoo). | |
| People | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 24 | Zanita and her Circus Kids. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 25 | Death. Eva Novak, film actress. | |
| Tough Dog laws | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 25 | California law, dogs kept for fighting, vicious dogs. | |
| By Gosh . . . | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 26 | 1954, Wilnows, Slim Williams. Holiday Magic Circus. |
| Zerbini Circus | Hardesty, Tad | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 26 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus. |
| Elliott Midway | DeDeppo, George | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 27 | Jim Elliott's midway attractions. |
| Elephant Beaten | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 28-29 | Elephant beaten at San Diego Wild Animal Park. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 29 | Death. George Bulgaru, "Gheorghe," aerialist, clown, etc. | |
| Circusing in Illinois | Babcock, Allen | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 30 | Ron Kelroy's Royal Australian Circus, acts. |
| New Ice Show Plans | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 31 | Knott's Superstar Ice Spectacular show. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 31 | Movie, "Big Top Pee Wee." | |
| It's Show Time Here | Babcock, Allen | 17 | 25 | 1988 | Jun | 20 | 32 | Reynolds Family Showcase Theatre show, information, band, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 1 | Photo: Jerry Eyestone, circus ringmaster. | |
| CAOA Report | Johnson, Kari | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 2 | California Owners Association, animal owners. |
| Correction | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 2 | Correction, June 13, 1988 issue, p. 32, CFA news, speaker was Kay Rosaire. | |
| Current Program | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 3 | Kelly-Miller Circus acts. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 3 | Deaths. Charles Anderson, sideshow performer, concessions. Francis Edward Brann (Butch Siegrist), aerialist. | |
| Routes | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Bradshaw's Circus World; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Friendly Bros.; Great American; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Kelly-Miller; Moscow State; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford; Wonder Zoo; Zoppe's Circus Europa. Other shows. | |
| Circus Vargas 1988 | Swafford, Jim | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 6, 10 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Notes from Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 8, 10 | Henning Holland, cowboy singer. Thelma Holland. Miscellaneous information. |
| Bentley Show | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 12 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Big Apple a Big Hit | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 14-15, 18 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| Chipperfield Bros. | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 16A,16D | Chipperfield Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Earthquake | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 16B | Circus Gatti, earthquake. | |
| Wolves in the Wild | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 16B | North Carolina, red wolves. | |
| Circus Offer | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 19 | RBBB, Ocean Spray offer for visit. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 19 | Brazil, lions attack children, Hungaro Circus. | |
| Big John's Show | Sandman, Don | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 20, 22 | Big John Strong's Children's Variety Show information, acts, staff. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 21-22 | James Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Final Curtain | Du Val, Trina | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 23 | Acts at circus show, Holmdel, NJ. |
| People | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 23 | Flying Karamazov brothers, jugglers. Abe Pollin. | |
| Buffalo Bill Center | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 24 | Museums, Cody, WY, Buffalo Bill. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 24 | Bedouin-style tent, San Francisco church. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 25-27 | News. Comments on animal rights groups. Garden Bros. Circus. Senor Rai. Flying Valencias. Darnells. Susan Sheryll, dogs. Davide Zoppe, monkeys. Bobby Moore. Ian Garden. Gabriel Flores. Roger La Mothe, Carmen. Julius Von Uhl. Mike Pike, band leader. Mario Droguette, Wendy. Felipe Vasquez, Julianna. Herbie Weber, Marcella. Others. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 27 | Acts at New Vaudeville Festival, San Francisco. | |
| Visiting in Calif. | Bridwell, Don | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 28 | Don Marcks, magic. Circus Gatti. |
| Circus Weekend | 17 | 26 | 1988 | Jun | 27 | 28 | Strasburg, PA, railroad museum's Circus Weekend. Vidbel's Circus. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 1 | Photo: John "Eggroll" Kane. | |
| Baraboo Notes | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 2 | Acts at Circus World Museum circus, Baraboo. Acts at Dells Crossroads, WI. | |
| People | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 2 | Jerry Braa, Allen. Great Wallendas. Hal Haviland, dogs, pony. Bobby Gibbs. Clowns: Wayne Sidley, Steve Marshall, Bill Machtel, Chris Hudert, Nicole Marsh. | |
| Author Dies | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 3 | Death. Louis L'Amour, novelist. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 3 | Elephant Workshop, Vallejo, CA. | |
| Routes | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Happytime; Make A Circus; Great American; Moscow State; Peanut; Pickle Family; Police; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Zoppe's Circus Europa; Beatty-Cole; Kelly-Miller; Yiiengst Magic. Other shows. | |
| Show Program | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 6 | Cirkus Skratt (Sweden) acts. | |
| People | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 6 | Paul Binder. Ed Smith, Reithoffer Shows. Du Val & Trina. | |
| Shrine in So. Bend | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 8, 10 | George Carden International Circus information, acts. |
| Empty House | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 10 | Un-named circus, Toronto, Canada. | |
| Peru at Potawatomi | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 12, 25 | Peru Community Circus information (Indiana). |
| Show Program | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 13 | George Hubler Circus information, acts. | |
| Notes | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 13 | Big E, no circus. | |
| Aerial Milestone | Graham, Harry | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 14, 16-17 | Flying Vasquez, quadruple. |
| News Brief | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 17 | CMB news. | |
| Special Show Date | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 18 | High Flyers Family Circus, Bloomington, IL. | |
| News Brief | Dahlquist, Sid | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 18 | Pasaden, CA, un-named circus. |
| In Memory | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 18 | Death. Jesse James Plunkett, musician. | |
| Beatty-Cole Show | Evans, Chick | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 19 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. |
| Suits Filed in Zoo Death | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 20 | Houston, TX, tiger attack. | |
| Stamp Honors Cody | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 20 | Postage stamp, Buffalo Bill. | |
| Milwaukee Parade | Minegar, Barbara | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 21 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| Witness Saw Attack | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 22-23 | Keeper beating elephant, San Dieog Wild Animal Park. | |
| People | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 23 | Darnells. | |
| Just Say No | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 24, 25 | Drug use, circuses. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 25 | Big Apple visitors at Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 26-28 | News. Sam T. Polack, producer. George Hubler produced Society Circus information, acts. David Hibling, ringmaster. Circus Flora. Pam Perry, wire. Ron Perry, wire. Ian Garden Sr. Jackie Althoff, Henry Schroer. Chipperfield Circus. Elephant, Lydia. Pauline Duke, dogs. Reid Bros. Circus. Ian Garden Jr. Lisa Woodman, elephants. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 28 | Mark Kalin, illusions. Tiny Tim. | |
| Circus at Horse Fair | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 29 | Acts at Belmont Park Horse Fair. | |
| Acts in Las Vegas | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 29 | Acts at Circus Circus, Las Vegas. | |
| Horse Show Biz | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 27 | 1988 | Jul | 4 | 30-32 | Big D Charity Horse Show, Dallas. |
| Missing Issue | 17 | 28 | 1988 | |||||
| (Photograph) | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 1 | Photo: Du Bois Duo, aerial cradle. | |
| Correction | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 2 | Correction, July 4, 1988 issue, Stoddard's article on Horse Show Biz. |
| Tent Circus in N.J. | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 2 | Phill's Bros. Big Top Circus information, acts. | |
| B-C's Show Equipment | House, Albert | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 3, 6, 12 | Beatty-Cole Circus equipment. |
| Routes | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Bradshaw Circus World; Carson & Barnes; Circus City Festival; Circus Flora; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Herriott Family; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow State; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Zoppe Circus Europa. Other shows. | |
| Moscow Circus | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 8, 10, 12 | Moscow State Circus information, acts (in England). |
| Save the Elephants | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 13 | Meeting in Thailand, efforts to save elephants from extinction. | |
| RBBB in Japan | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 14 | RBBB gold unit, Japan. | |
| Life Is Nice | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 15 | RBBB circus train departure. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 15 | RBBB circus. | |
| Elephant Dies | Lowry, Velma E. | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 17 | Independence, KS, zoo elephant Susie. |
| Circusing in Ore. | Hardesty, Tad | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 17 | Circuses visited in Oregon. |
| Should I? | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 18 | How should I spend my $11. | |
| She's Recovering | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 18 | Helen Griffith, newspaper columnist. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 19 | Death. Martha Barnhart, friend of circus. | |
| Int'l Wildlife Park | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 20-22 | International Wildlife Park, Grand Prairie, TX, pig races. Baboon show. Other acts, attractions. |
| At Marine World | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 24 | Elephants, Marine World: Tina, Bajndula. | |
| Reid Bros. Circus | Hardesty, Tad | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 25 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 25 | Mike Pike, music dir. Danny Daniels, organist, juggler. | |
| Menagerie Rescued | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 26 | Three truck loads of animals found at shopping center, Fairfax, VA. | |
| Wedding Anniversary | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 26 | Alberto and Sandy Zoppe. | |
| People | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 27 | Babe Woodcocl. Willie Tyler, vent. Fercos, magic. Cheri Valentine, novelties. Great Wallendas. Johnny Meah. Egg Roll, clown. Others. | |
| Show Plays in S.C. | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 28 | Rudy Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Review | 17 | 29 | 1988 | Jul | 18 | 28 | Movie, "Killer Klowns From Outer Space." | |
| Missing Issue | 17 | 30 | 1988 | |||||
| (Photograph) | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 1 | Photo: Marie Marsolais. | |
| Note from Canada | Lozon, Larry A. | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 2 | Scott Taylor's circus (Canada), acts. Tarzan Zerbini Circus. |
| It's Back Again | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 2 | Book, "The Circus Moves by Rail," by Tom Parkinson, Charles Fox. | |
| Show Acts | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 3 | Suez Temple Shrine Circus, Springfield, MA, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 3 | Pat Davison, Lauren. Manuel Ruffin, "Junior." | |
| Band Concert | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 3 | Sioux Falls, SD municipal band annual circus concert. | |
| Routes | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Bradshaw's Circus World; Carson & Barnes; Circus Flora; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Great American; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow State; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Wenatchee Youth. Other shows. | |
| He Won Role | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 6 | David Vendetti, clown. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 6 | Syria Shrine Circus. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 6 | Death. Albert S. Rogell, film director. | |
| They Like U.S. RV's | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 8 | Circus owners Emilien Bouglione, Jean-Claude Dragonne, American made RVs. | |
| It's Big Opening | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 8 | Gillian Bros. Million Dollar Water Park, Ocean City. | |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 10, 12, 14 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, midway, staff, clowns, acts. |
| Catalog Available | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 14 | "Carousel Shopper Resource Catalogue." | |
| Circus Valentine | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 15-17 | Circus Valentine information, acts. |
| Attendance Dips | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 17 | Alameda County Fair (CA). | |
| B-C Notes | Lessard, Bob | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 18 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, people, band. |
| Many Thanks | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 19 | Guy Buswell. | |
| Canadian Show | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 19 | Comedy Capers stage show (Canada) acts. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 19 | Death. Edward P. Birchall, clown on TV. | |
| He's Looking For | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 20 | List of show folks looking for. | |
| Fight Brewing? | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 20 | Cirque du Soleil and Big Apple Circus, New York City. | |
| People | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 20 | Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Joe Carvalho, birds. | |
| Pretenders | Clement, Herbert | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 21-22 | Critique, Cirque du Soleil. |
| Seeks Back CR Copies | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 22 | Robert Lund, American Museum of Magic, wants back issues. | |
| Museum Suit Filed | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 23 | John and Mable Ringling Museum files suit against the museum's director, Larry Ruggiero. | |
| People | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 23 | Linda Hodef, music composer for Big Apple. Art Petri, clown. | |
| Sell Out Biz | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 24 | Hocus Pocus Magic Circus information, acts. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 24 | Band concert, Sarasota, FL, salute to circus greats. | |
| Animals Rescued | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 25 | Wonder Zoo donates its animals that were found in trucks at shopping mall. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 25 | Moscow Circus. | |
| Mike Monroe Stands Tall | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 26 | Mike Monroe, stilt walker career, with photo. |
| Allen Bros. Circus | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 26 | Allen Bros. Circus acts, staff. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 27-28, 31 | Ron Kelroy's Circus. Ed Migley's show. Hubler International Circus information, acts, visitors. Caren Cristiani, elephants. Billy Martin. John Dubsky, Christa. Jeff Bruski, Sza Sza. Phil Chandler. Acts at Columbus Ohio State Fair. Henry Schroer, Jackie Althoff, tents. Herbie Weber marriage. Others. | |
| Air Force Gala | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 29-30, 31 | Hubler International Circus information, acts. | |
| Twas a Special Show | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 32-33 | Acts at thrill show at NASCAR races. Acts at NurTemple Shrine Circus, New Castle, DE. | |
| Review | Waldron, Dan | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 34, 35 | Book review, "Illusion Show, A Life in Magic," by David Bamberg. |
| C&B Notes | Sporrer, Michael | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 35 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Shrine Circus | 17 | 31 | 1988 | Aug | 1 | 36 | George Hubler produced Shrine circus, acts. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 1 | Photo: Kinoshita Circus of Japan. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 2 | Kioshita Circus (Japan) information. John cox, tiger act. Rita, Chapman Sisters. | |
| At the Circus | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 3 | Moscow State Circus information, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 3 | Carl Tomio, Garry. | |
| Routes | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Bradshaws Circus World; Carson & Barnes; Circus Flora; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Farnum Bros.; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Ringling blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford; Zoppe Circus Europa. Other shows. | |
| Gold Unit | Van Matre | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 6 | RBBB gold unit, Japan. |
| Show Dates Set | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 8 | Medinah Shrine Circus, Chicago. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 8 | England, tiger attack, wildlife park. Los Angeles, daredevil skydivers. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 8 | Death. Virgil W. Craig, fan, worked for RBBB. | |
| Together Again | Moore, Cathy | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 10 | Death. Karl Erikson (Schneider), hand balancing act. |
| Tax Break Seen | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 12 | Wonder Zoo, taxes, their animals were found in trucks at shopping mall. | |
| Plaque Presented | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 12 | John W. Pugh, owner. | |
| People | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 12 | Bob Welz, juggler. | |
| Wire Walking Tiger | Zajicek, David L. | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 14 | Wilbert Behn, animal trainer, wire walking tiger. Alfred Court, Terrell Jacobs, wire walking tigers. Curtis Cainin, animal act. |
| Visit to the Circus | Moore, Lloyd | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 16, 18 | Vidbel Olde Tyme Circus information, acts. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 17, 19, 22 | Brian Maas. Hanneford Circus acts. Ray Valentin, Donna. Pat Davison, juggler. Helen Carpenter, cats. Mike Pike, music dir. Bobby Davis, clown. Billy Vaughan, clown. Zoppe's Circus Europa. Rodriguez Troupe. Bill Brickle, dogs. Dutch Crawford. Others. | |
| Circus Knie | Covington, Don | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 20-22 | Circus Knie (Switzerland) information, acts. |
| Fla. Parade News | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 22 | Sarasota circus festival, parade. | |
| People | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 22 | Lee Stevens, Judy. Nina Meluzzi, Rudolph Del Monte, marriage. | |
| Milwaukee Report | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 23, 24 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| Show Program | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 24 | Circus Universal (Canada), acts, staff. | |
| Show Date | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 24 | Tucker Bros. Circus (miniature). | |
| Circus Due in Town | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 25 | RBBB blue unit. | |
| New Suit Filed | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 25 | Lawsuit, Richard Garden, circus owner. Wonder Zoo. Sterling Bros. Circus. | |
| At the Fair | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 25 | Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats and Magicians. Farnum Bros. Circus. | |
| Elephant Is Dead | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 26 | Sri Lanka, elephant Raja. | |
| Old Tyme Fair | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 26 | Bounce & Ooo La La, at Fairfax, VA fair. |
| Newswoman Killed | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 28 | Mexico, TV anchor woman killed. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 28 | Photo: Tahar, alligator act. | |
| Circus Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 29-30, 31 | Circus Valentine information. Also Ron Kelroy. |
| People | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 31 | Wilson Zamudio, trapeze. Christopher James, magic. Terry Sendgraff, aerial dancer. | |
| Help for Zoo | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 31 | Oakland (CA) zoo. | |
| 1989 Calendar | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 31 | Painted Ponies calendar. | |
| More Than Just a Zoo! | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 32, 33 | Dallas (TX) Zoo. |
| People | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 33 | Bob Top, Edna (Voight). Royce Top. Vanessa Williams. John Lepiarz, clown. Others. | |
| Trainers Cleared | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 35-36 | San Diego Wild Animal Park, elephant beating. | |
| Elephant talk | 17 | 32 | 1988 | Aug | 8 | 36 | Elephant research, elephant calls. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 1 | Photo: Alexandra Lee's white animal troupe. | |
| People | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 2, 3 | Omar Wazzan. Harry James, Stephanie. B. J. Locke, escape. Alan Slifka. Jeanette Williams. Paul Binder, Katherine. Srthur Stone, Cee, clowns. Others. | |
| Kids Are the Stars | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 3 | Backyard Circus (youth). | |
| Routes | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 4 | Routes: Bradshaw Circus World; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; Make A Circus; Moscow State; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red gold; Royal Hanneford; Wenatchee Youth; Zoppe Circus Europa. Other shows. | |
| Circus Kingdom | Stone, Arthur W. | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 6 | Circus Kingdom (youth) information. |
| People | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 6 | Gary Thomas, Harry, animal show. Paul Binder. Jeff Earl. Others. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Cotter, James K. | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 8, 22 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, midway. |
| Panda Is Dead | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 10 | Mexico, panda Pe Pe. | |
| News Briefs | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 10 | Chuck Pankow, Rise, elephant rides. Elephants: Churchill, Lisa. | |
| News Brief | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 10 | RBBB circus. Movie, "Big Top Pee Wee." | |
| People | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 12 | Hal Haviland, animals. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 12 | Death. Clem Butson, circus producer (Britain). | |
| C&B Notes | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 14 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Bozo Specials | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 14 | TV shows, Bozo the clown. | |
| In the News | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 14 | Circus City Festival, Peru, IN. | |
| Band Does a Show | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 16 | Shawnee, OK, band does not show up. | |
| Vermont Date | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 16 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| All in the Families | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | n.p.n. | Jonny Rivers' Diving Mule Show, his family. Frank Rush's family. Acts, events, shows at Sandy Lake Park, Dallas, TX. |
| People | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | n.p.n. | Guy Buswell. | |
| Convention Date | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | n.p.n. | CMB news. | |
| Show Notes | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | n.p.n. | American International Circus, acts. | |
| Cayuga Co. Fair | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 21, 22 | Carnival, shows at Cayuga County Fair, Weedsport, NY. |
| Lion Trainer | Kohlberger, Art | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 22 | Poem. |
| People | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 22 | Mark Evans, magic. | |
| Ape Has Operation | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 24 | Gorilla (zoo), operation. | |
| In the News | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 24 | Cirque du Soleil. Elephant, Bunny. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 24 | Deaths. Wendell W. Cook, band dir. Brayn S. Mass. | |
| People | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 25 | Ken Willer, Betty (Willettys). DeMille, wire. Hal Haviland, dogs, pony. Yiengst Magic Circus. Bob Emerico, clown. Wainwrights. Others. | |
| At Peru, Indiana | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 26, 28 | Circus at Circus City Festival, Peru, IN. |
| In Memory | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 28 | Death. Ellin Mackay Berlin, wife of songwriter Irving Berlin. | |
| Fund Raisers Win | Mitchell, Robert L. | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 30, 32 | James Nordmark, circus owner, wins lawsuit, fund raising. |
| Northwest Report | Sporrer, Michael | 17 | 33 | 1988 | Aug | 15 | 32 | Corrections, July 11, 1988 issue, p. 3. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 1 | Photo: Chris Bricker. | |
| CFA Convention | Lenker, John | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 2 | CFA news. |
| Wire Walking Cat | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 2 | Hines Rucker, wire walking leopard. | |
| Europa in Far North | Koehler, Charles Jr. | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 3, 6, 10 | Circus Europa information, acts. |
| Routes | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 4 | Routes: Bradshaw Circus World; Circus of the Kids; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Culpepper; Great American; Kelly-Miller; Pickle Family; Make A Circus; Moscow; RBBB blue, red, gold; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Vidbel Olde Tyme; Carson & Barnes. Other shows. | |
| In the Road Again | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 6, 10 | Circus Kingdom (youth) information. |
| Big Apple Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 12, 14, 31 | Big Apple Circus information. Vanessa Thomas. Bill Woodcock, Barbara. |
| Circus Vargas | Sporrer, Michael | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 16 | Circus Vargas information. |
| No. Ind. | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 18 | Hubler International Circus information, acts. Circus Flora information. |
| New Book Due | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 18 | Proposed book on carnival and circus pullmans. | |
| Quad | Graham, Harry | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 20, 21 | Miguel Vazquez, Ruben Caballero Jr., quadruple. |
| Program in Ohio | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 21 | Hubler International Circus acts. | |
| People | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 21 | Bill Burger. | |
| People | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 23 | June Curry. Don Anderson, Joanne, horse troupe. Bob Emerico, clown. Bobby Moore, Betsy, elephant act. Weezer, clown. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 23 | Death. Marion T. Darbo, fan. | |
| 4-H Fair | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 24 | Fairfax, VA, elementary school circus. |
| Vegas Notes | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 24 | Vince Carmen, illusions. Yvonne Savage, unicycle. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 25 | Shiung family, Chinese acrobats. Doug Terranova, tigers. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 26 | Scott Linker, clown. Eugene Nock. George DaDeppo. Edward B. Smith, tour dir. | |
| Did You Know? | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 26 | Carson & Barnes circus. | |
| People | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 28 | Ed Migley. Michu, midget. Anthony Gatto, juggler. Charlie Baumann. Carmen Hall, baboons. Others. | |
| Date Announced | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 28 | CMB news. | |
| Pickle Family Circus | Hardesty, Tad | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 30 | Pickle Family Circus acts. |
| Workshop Date Set | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 31 | Elephant Workshop, Jacksonville, FL. | |
| Program in Hawaii | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 31 | Paul V. Kaye produced circus (Hawaii), information, acts. | |
| Circus Smirkus | Lessard, Bob | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 33, 34, 36 | Circus Smirkus information, performers. Shows in Connecticut. |
| Blackpool Tower Cir. | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 34 | 1988 | Aug | 22 | 35-36 | Blackpool Tower Circus information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 1 | Photo: Josip Marcan and Kathleen. | |
| Hearing Report | Johnson, Kari | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 2 | California, proposed wild animal regulations. |
| Wedding Date Set | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 2 | Mia Arnosi, Leszek Otto. | |
| Takeo Usui | Anderson, Dick | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 3 | Takeo Isui or Takeo Usui, career. |
| Routes | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Great American; Herriott; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red, gold; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Aerialist Injured | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 6 | Julio Gaona, aerialist, fall. | |
| People | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 6 | Ray Moreau (Sabu). Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Lang Family, jugglers, etc. Plunketts, Corky, June, Tammy. | |
| Last Call | Gibbs, Roland | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 6 | Death. C. C. Day, circus trouper. |
| Magazine Item | Patton, Kevin T. | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 8 | Dialog between circus and zoo animal keepers. |
| Texas Notes | Beard, John | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 8 | Hertzberg Circus Collection. |
| Wire Walking Tiger | Payne, Henry & Sally | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 10 | Mabel Stark, wire walking tiger. |
| Rix Bears | Hastings, Clarence | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 10 | Albert Rix, Jeanette, bears. |
| At Gaslight Village | Skin & Bones | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 12 | Acts at Gaslight Village theme park, Lake George, NY. |
| Circus in Town | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 14 | Vidbel Olde Tyme Circus information, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 14 | Mark Sweet, magic. Cheri Sicard, clown. Dick Garden. | |
| In the Mail | Davison, Pat | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 16 | General comments on circuses. |
| Franzen in Wisc. | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 17, 23, 24 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Moscow Circus | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 18 | Moscow Circus '88 information, acts. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 19, 21 | Acts on the John Ringling North Continental Circus 1964. Bill Perry. Frank Weber, electrical crew. Ralph Garcia, concessionaire. Acts with Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus. Hymie Garica family. Pat Davison, Lauren. Garden Bros. Tarzan Zerbini Circus. Ron Bacon's Famous Cole Circus. Charlie Moyer. Bil Kay's show. Circus Vargas information, acts. Others. | |
| Circus Is Cheered | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 22, 23 | Circus Flora information, acts. |
| Writing from Ind. | Gresham, F. W. | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 24 | Carson & Barnes Circus. TV shows, circus. |
| Circus Joe Writes | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 25 | Miscellaneous information. | |
| Herriott Circus | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 25 | Herriott Circus information, acts, route. | |
| Note from Reno | Doubleday, Jim | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 26 | RBBB circus. |
| Additional Dates | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 26 | Wenatchee Youth Circus information. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 26 | Josip Marcan, Kathleen, cat act. | |
| Bentley Bros. OK | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 28-30 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Greatest Wedding | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 31-32 | Marriage, Rick Percy, Mary Jane Schmidt. |
| Show Report | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 33-34 | Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats and Magicians ashow information. | |
| Convention | Lenker, John E. | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 35-36 | RBBB circuses. |
| Notes | 17 | 35 | 1988 | Aug | 29 | 36 | Circus Vargas, Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 1 | Photo: Walter Logan. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 2 | Walter Logan III. Fred Logan family. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 2 | Vidbel Olde Tyme Circus blowdown. | |
| Notes | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 2 | CHS news. | |
| Routes | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Moscow; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros. Other shows. | |
| Peru Road Show | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 6 | Peru (IN) Road Show, youth, information. | |
| Some Notes | Dahlquist, Sid | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 8 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Hubler Fair Circus | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 10 | Geo. Hubler Circus information, acts. | |
| Program in Japan | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 12 | RBBB gold unit, Japan. Acts. | |
| Deal Signed | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 14 | Baltimore, MD arena issues for circuses, RBBB. | |
| Separated Siamese | Van Matre | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 16 | South Africa, Siamese twins separated. |
| Circus Kingdom | Sandman, Don | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 18 | Circus Kingdom (youth) information. |
| Trouble in Canada | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 19 | Moscow Circus animals in Canada, humane society. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 19 | Death. Leonard V. Farley, pitchman, general mgr. | |
| At Darien Lake | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 20, 24 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 21 | Du Vals, balance. Harry DeDio, dogs. Red Skelton, Ed Birchall, clowns. Daniel Rosen, ice skating juggler. | |
| Eastern Storm | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 21 | Videbel Olde Tyme Circus blowdown. Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 21 | Death. Leon McAuliffe, band leader dance halls. | |
| Circus Flora | Sandman, Don | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 23 | Circus Flora information, acts, band. |
| Note | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 24 | Painting elephants on fingernails, Republican convention. | |
| Special Show | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 25 | Acts, Circus World Museum. | |
| Circus at Fair | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 25 | Acts at McDonnell Circus, Kimberton Fair. | |
| Seeks Appeal Ruling | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 26 | Richard Garden lawsuit, charities, bleacher collapse. | |
| Notes | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 26 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo, historic seat wagons. | |
| Wallend's Sky Walk | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 27, 30 | Enrico Wallenda, Debbie, sky walk. Also Wallenda family news. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 28-29, 30 | News. Linda Strong. Mike Aria. Janice Aria. Bale sisters, Gloria, Nita, equestriennes. Visitors at Circus Flora. Sugar & Spice. Ricky Wallenda, sky walk. Rodriguez family, Irene, Tony and Vickie Fosstee. Winns. Billy Barton. David Chabira, Christine. Munoz Sisters. Dave Smith. Galla Shawn, concessions. Helen Carpenter. Jody Jordan. Joanne Wilson, elephant Susy. Mafalda Zoppe, rider. Lazlo Toth (Lacy). Others. | |
| Big Game Kills | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 32 | Tame animal hunting, Texas ranches. | |
| Circus World Museum | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 34-36 | Acts at Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Information on the museum activities. |
| Blow Down | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 36 | CMB news. | |
| Circus in Rhode Island | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 17 | 36 | 1988 | Sep | 5 | 38-40 | Acts at Rhode Island State Fair. CMB news. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 1 | Photo: Adams and Mr. Bones. | |
| Traffic Accidents | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 2 | RBBB circus, freeway accidents, Oakland, CA. | |
| Trunk Repaired | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 2 | Elephant, Surapa (zoo), trunk surgery. | |
| CMB Convention | Sandman, Don | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 3 | CMB news. |
| Routes | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 4 | Routes: Carden International; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Culpepper; Herriott; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow; Pickle Family; RBBB red, blue, gold; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Zoppe Circus Europa. | |
| Busy Summer | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 6 | Irv Romig. Acts at Pime Festival Circus. | |
| Notes | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 6 | Tiffany Circus figures, Tiffany Co. | |
| Circus Parade Week | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 8, 10, 14, 16 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. Details, events, people. |
| Featured Acts | Menke, Fred | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 12 | Dillion Family Circus acts (Fair show). |
| People | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 12 | Bruce Johnson, clown. Deon Auumaier, Deborah. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Katja Schuman Binder, horse. Others. | |
| Business Is Good | DaDeppo, George | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 16 | Elliott Amusement Co. midway attractions at Lenawee County Fair, MI. |
| Inductees Named | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 18 | Inductees, Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| People | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 19 | Bonnie West, ropes, whips. Bobby Gibbs, pig racing. Gaylord Maynard. Dot Stone. Others. | |
| New Clown Idea | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 19 | Japan, clowns to teach at school for businessmen, RBBB. | |
| Horse Show Narrator | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 22 | David King, Lipizzan Stallions show narrator. | |
| People | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 22 | Byron Burford. Dorothy Herbert. Ron Holiday, Joy. Erik Adams. Gee Gee Engesser. | |
| Back to School | Parker, Amber | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 23 | Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Keeper Injured | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 23 | Elephant Indy (zoo) attacks keeper. | |
| Note | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 23 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee. | |
| Circus in Pikeville | Albright, Carl | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 24 | Great American Circus information. |
| Back in the States | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 24 | Dirk Arthur, illusionist. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 25-28 | News. Peru's Circus City Festival information, people. Mark Wilson, Acrobats of China show. Herbie Weber. David Chabira. Centrons, aerial. Mike Winn, John. Tony Fossett, Irene. Acts with George Moffat's International Circus. Darnells, trude, Elke, Honey. Chris Raymond, announcer. Carla Zoppe, rider. Acts at Circus World Museum circus. Acts at Jim and Heidi Grogan's WI Dells park. Dennis Zoppe, Anita. Flying Cortez. Connie Welde, leopards. Tino Wallenda family. Eddie del Moral. Kenny Dodd, concessions. Sugar & Spice, cradle. Cirque du Soleil. | |
| In the First Draft | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 28 | GOP platform, protecting the rights of "little people." | |
| Circus at Mich. Fair | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 30, 32 | Circus Continental information, acts. |
| Int'l All Star | Sandman, Don | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 31-32 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Great Parade | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 34-35, 36 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, details. |
| Playing Fairs | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 36 | Hal Haviland's Dog & Pony Mini Circus. | |
| Not a Worry | 17 | 37 | 1988 | Sep | 12 | 36 | Early history, buffalos and railroads. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 1 | Photo: Jacqueline Zerbini. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 2 | Deaths. Hal Morris, theatrical agent. Clayton Wood, circus man. | |
| Film Premier | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 2 | Movie, "Gorillas in the Mist." | |
| Promoter Fined | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 3 | Charity promoter steals funds. | |
| Notes | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 3 | People with Allen Bros. Circus, with Circus World Museum. Rick Legg. | |
| Routes | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Geo. Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Nock (Switz.); Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.. Other shows. | |
| B-C on Long Island | House, Albert F. | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 6, 8 | Beatty-Cole Circus equipment information, acts. |
| Correction | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | n.p.n. | Corrections, Aug. 29, 1988 issue, Takeo Usui article. | |
| People | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | n.p.n. | Lloyd Fengel, musician. | |
| Notes & People | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | n.p.n. | Great Wallendas. Clarence Canary, harness maker. RBBB blue unit. | |
| No More Live Shows | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | n.p.n. | Michael Jackson. | |
| Report from Tokyo | Barton, Billy | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 10, 12 | RBBB gold unit, Japan. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 13-14, 16 | News. Billy Loyale. Cirque du Soliel. Tarzan Zerbini's circus. Garden Bros. Circus. M & M Circus information, acts. Bentley Bros. Circus. Walt Stimax, Millie. Carol Marcan, tigers. Leon Pinter, organist. Debbie Wallenda, Enrico. Eddy Ventura. Wes Oler. Bumpsey Anthony, clown. Others. | |
| Great American | Sandman, Don | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 15, 16 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, acts. |
| Bentley Bros. | Lolli, J. | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 17-19 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Notes | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 19 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| Visiting a Friend | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 19 | Bumpsy Anthony, clown. |
| Great Circus Train | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 20 | Great Circus Parade, train, Milwaukee. |
| People | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 21 | Phillip Welker, juggler. Frank Olivier, juggler. Jolly Jovars, acrobats. Others. | |
| Wire Walking Cats | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 21 | Wire walking cat acts: Swede Johnson, lion; Mabel Stark, tiger; Goebel's Lion Farm, lion; William Fox, lion. | |
| Illusion Theatre | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 22 | Theatre of Illusions, Circus World Museum, Baraboo. |
| People | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 22 | Joe Schmitt, clown. Zoppe Europa Circus, Wallenda Aerial Act. John Stebbing, Angelia. Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. | |
| Hot Items in Japan | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 23 | Japan, importing alligator and lizzard skins. | |
| Roberts Bros. | Moore, Lloyd | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 24-25 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Kelly Miller Show | Reinhart, Bob | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 26, 30 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, midway, staff, clowns, acts. |
| Dells Crossroads | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 27-29 | Dells Crossroads (WI) attractions, acts. |
| People | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 29 | Tim Tegge, clown. Pablo Rodriguez family. | |
| People | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 30 | Geoff Hoyle, Derque McGee, clowns. Others. | |
| Youth Circus | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | n.p.n. | Fairfax, VA, elementary school circus. |
| News from the Lot | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | n.p.n. | Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| Komedy Pratt Falls | Sandman, Don | 17 | 38 | 1988 | Sep | 19 | 31-32 | Big John Strong's Komedy Pratt Falls show, band, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 1 | Photo: Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus band - 1988. | |
| RB Quits Baltimore | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 2 | RBBB circus, Baltimore arena. | |
| Suit Filed | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 2 | Lawsuit, un-named circus, elephant attack. | |
| RBBB in Tokyo | Whitney, Bill | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 3, 6 | RBBB gold unit, Japan. |
| Routes | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Geo. Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Moscow; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal American; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros. Other shows. | |
| People | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 6 | Ron Holiday, Joy, leopard. Jerry Wegmann, tiger. | |
| People | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 8 | Mike Martin, magic. | |
| In Print | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 8 | List of magazine articles in circuses. | |
| People | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 10 | Charles Mason, advance. Bill Vergis, bear. Flying Rafaels (Chato and Rafael Palicos, Mel and Marianne Warkmeister). Deborah Bilbert, clown, photographer. Joey Jordan, juggler. Teo Zacchini. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 12, 14, 16-17 | News. Tommy Bentley, Chuck Clancy. Taped music, circuses. Yvonne Fornasari. Caren Cristiani. Bentley Bros. Circus. Herriott Circus. Laura Herriott. George Hanneford Circus. Carol Marcan, tigers. Jeannie Vandrbosh. Diane Hanneford (Moyer). Eddy Ventura. Suarez-Loyal riders. Ramos Troupe. Others. | |
| Parade Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 18-19, 32 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Roberts Bros. | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 20-21 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, staff, acts. |
| In Washington, DC | Harrell, Nancy | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 22 | Cirque du Soleil. |
| Circus World Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 24-25 | Circus at Circus World Museum (WI) acts. |
| Golf Tournament | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 25 | Joe Strange, clown. Alex Scapgoat Blatt, clown. Adele Lepman. | |
| Master of Magic | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 26, 28 | Master of Magic show information. Carl Beck. | |
| People | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 28 | Steve Baker, escape. Max Maven, illusions. | |
| Visit on C&B Show | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 29, 32 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| At Riverfest | DaDeppo, George | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 30, 31 | Elliott Amusement Co. midway, Riverfest, Lansing, MI. |
| At Windsor, ME Fair | 17 | 39 | 1988 | Sep | 26 | 31 | Acts at Great Windsor, Maine Fair. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 1 | Photos: Ringling-Barnum Circus in Japan, 1988. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 2 | RBBB circus, Japan. | |
| In the News | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 2 | Zoppe's Circus Europa. RBBB circus. Robinson's racing pigs. | |
| Culpepper Show | Schroeder, Orlyn | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 3, 24 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 4 | Routes: George Carden; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Valentine; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Royal Hanneford; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow; Peanut; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal American. | |
| People | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 6 | Geoff Hoyle, clown. Shorty Shearer, Buelah, pony ride, exhibits. Wes Barton, pit show. Lottie Brunn. Rodriguez flying act. | |
| Oldest Fair | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 6 | Oldest county fair in TX. | |
| Last Ten-In-One? | Waldron, Dan | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 8 | Karl and Leona Cullison 10-in-1 show information. |
| At the Big E | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 10 | Royal Lipizzan Stallion show. Ramp & Tramp Flying Circus. Other shows at Big E. | |
| Presentation Made | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 10 | Eddie Howe, press agent. | |
| No More Pandas | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 10 | China no longer lends giant pandas to zoos. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 12, 14, 16, 18 | Phil Oler. Tim Rivers, diving mules. Beatty-Cole Circus. Vidbel Circus. Cindy Herriott. Laura Herriott. Annie Pike, elephant act. Bruce Warner, clown. Gary Henry, Zoe Ann. Hub Hubbell. Billy Powell, wire walker. George Corona. Danny Carey, Randa. Johnny Walker Jr., elephant act. Bill Johnson, cats. Carol Marcan, Darryl. Others. | |
| Carnie Story | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 18 | Chico Sanchez, carnivals. | |
| Hopes to Set Up Zoo | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 20 | Bret Bronson, elephant trainer. Elephant Tanya. | |
| People | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 20 | Patti Wendt, ringmistress. Bill Reynolds, Jeanne. Geoffrey Hansen, magic. | |
| More On C&B Circus | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 21 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Magic Club Meets | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 21 | Gary Darwin Magic Club. | |
| Shotry's Wanted | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 21 | Book on people named "Shorty." | |
| Six Flags Shows | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 22 | Shows, performers at Six Flags Over Texas. |
| (Illustration) | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 23 | Illustration: unloading hippo. | |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 25, 26 | Wally Naughtin Jr. Roy Hustons. Billy Rogers. Dime Wilson, Connie. Lee Stevens. |
| At Grand Rapids | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 26 | Acts at food fair, Grant Rapids, MI. | |
| Trunk Mystery | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 26 | Jeff Keough, clown. Trunk hoodoo. | |
| Tommy Bartlett | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 27-28 | Acts at Tommy Bartlet's show (WI). |
| New Book | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 28 | Book, "Freak Show," by Robert Bogdan. | |
| C&B in Indiana | Sanders, Francis E. | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 30-33 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, animals, midway, acts, music. List of old time band leaders. Band vs taped music. |
| USDA Trauma | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 34-36 | Comments on USDA regulations. |
| OK in Canada | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 36 | Moscow Circus. | |
| Convention Date | 17 | 40 | 1988 | Oct | 3 | 36 | Texas Association of Magicians convention. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 1 | Photo: Elizabeth Trio. | |
| On the Cover | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 2 | Elizabeth Trio. Rodriguez family information. | |
| Double Feature | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 2 | Magazine articles on: tigers, book Mud Show. | |
| From C&B Lot | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 2 | Kly Lynn Murray. D. R. Miller. Barbara Thompson, front gate. Tye Thompson, maintenance. | |
| Moscow Circus '88 | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 3, 6, 8 | Moscow Circus '88 information, acts. | |
| Routes | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 4 | Routes: Geo. Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Moscow; Circus Nock; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; Peanut; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| People | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 8 | Great Wallendas. Flying Vasquez. | |
| Notes | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 8 | Circus Vargas information. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 10, 12, 14 | Toby Tyler Circus information, Richard Garden, Robert Verbeem. Acts with George Hubler Circus. Marie Schultz, cannon act. List of circuses in Texas. Coronas Circuses.Flying Caballeros. Boom Boom Browning. Others. | |
| Accident Reported | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 14 | Tony Smaha. | |
| Circus in Islands | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 14 | Circus Larsson information, acts. | |
| Fol De Rol | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 14 | Sid Kellner's James Bros. Circus. | |
| Show Plays N.H. | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 16 | Acts, staff, Circus Kristy. | |
| Thief Is Sentenced | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 16 | Pistols stolen from Clayton Moore, Lone Ranger. | |
| Circus Notes | Babcock, Allen | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 18 | George Hubler Circus. International All Star Circus, show girls, band members. Culpepper Circus. List of shows playing Illinois. |
| Hotline | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 18 | Hereford bull escapes, Melbourne, Australia show. | |
| People | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 19 | Larry Records, elephant Angel. Ed Savage, Milly Fantucchio, clowns. Terry Frisco, Frisco & Sons Circus. Brewster (NY) musuem exhibit. Anouk. Joey Jordan, juggler. Bruce Johnson. T. J. Howell, juggler. | |
| Additional Dates | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 20 | Pickle Family Circus dates. | |
| Numbers Wizard | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 20 | Shakuntala Devi, memory, numbers wizard. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 20 | Death. Guy A. Buswell, with circuses in summers. | |
| Coronas at Six Flags | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 22, 23, 24, 26 | Serge Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 22 | Ben DeWayne, pig trainer, Robinson Racing Pigs. Acts on TV. | |
| Canadian Date | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 26 | Ian Garden Circus information, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 26 | Reid Bros. Circus. | |
| Circus Special | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 26 | Plans for circus in Nicaragua. | |
| Bentley Bros. Show | Sandman, Don | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 28-29 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 29 | Bonnie West. Wini McKay, Chester Cable. Jim Williams, clown. Bill Metzger, announcer, magic. Others. | |
| Far Cry from Hollywood | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 31-32 | People at Dingie Ashton's birthday party at Six Flags Over Texas. |
| Notes | 17 | 41 | 1988 | Oct | 10 | 32 | Western Show at Boardwalk and Baseball Park (Orlando) closes. | |
| Elephants | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 1 | Elephant poachers and market for ivory. | |
| Children's Festival | Moyer, Jim | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 2 | Fairfax, VA, elementary school circus. |
| Hotline | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 2 | Elephant attack, San Francisco zoo. | |
| Routes | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Geo. Carden; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Moscow; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford; Shrine. Other shows. | |
| Moscow Circus | Lorentz, Dave | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 6, 8, 10, 12 | Moscow State Circus information, acts. |
| Ducky Dentist | Erickson, Terry Ross | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 14 | Salinas, CA dentist is magician. |
| Show Office to Move | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 16 | RBBB office headquarters. | |
| People | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 16 | Gus Owen, Rob, Marion, clowns. Eric Braun, dogs. | |
| Max Craig Passes On | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 20-21 | Death. William Craig, "Max," trapeze, balance, globes, etc. |
| Misc. | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 21 | A midget once mailed himself from New York to Los Angeles. | |
| People | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 21 | Kay Rosaire, animal trainer. Pam Sprosty, veterinary nurse. | |
| Coaster Stops in Air | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 21 | Roller coaster stops mid-air, Bloomsburg, PA. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 22, 24-26 | News. Big John Strong. Johnny Jordan, Patsy. Senor Rai. Lee Maloney, organist, agent. Jody Jordan. Arthur Duchek. Moscow Circus, Flying Cranes. Phil Chandler. James M. Cole Circus. Allen Bros. Circus acts. Warren Adams Bacon. Al Barkley Jr., clown, advance. Helen Carpenter, animals. Diane Wilson, seals, dogs. Acts with Tommy Hanneford's circus. Others. | |
| Royal Hanneford | Bender, Wilbert | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 23 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Special | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 26 | Act on TV show "7 Wonders of the Circus World." | |
| Strange Diets | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 27 | Race horses' favorite foods. | |
| People | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 27 | Mike Pike, band leader. Norbu. Steve Wallenda, Angel, Steve II, high wire. | |
| Auction Date Set | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 28 | Auction of carousel horses and animals, Ross, OH. | |
| People | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 28 | Lou Ann Jacob, Jorge Barreda, marriage. | |
| D.C. Hearing Held | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 29 | Meeting on protection of elephant and rhinos. | |
| Show at Colo. | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 29 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus acts. | |
| Sunshine Magic Circus | Perry, James | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 31 | Acts on Sunshine Magic Circus. |
| In the Mail | Miles, Austin | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 33 | Austin Miles says he left Lipizzan Stallions show due to salary dispute. |
| People | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 33 | Chester Cable, Wini McKay. Franz Haray, illusions. | |
| Peking Acrobats | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 35-36 | Peking Acrobats show information. |
| People | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 36 | Seaton Duo. | |
| Cowgirls | 17 | 42 | 1988 | Oct | 17 | 36 | National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. | |
| Beatty Plays South | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 1, 12 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 2 | Death. Betty Leonard, circus performer. | |
| Circus Vargas | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 3, 6, 8 | Circus Vargas information, acts. | |
| Routes | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Circus Galaxy; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Vargas; Kelly-Miller; Moscow; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini. | |
| Cop Survives Fall | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 10 | Farnum Bros. Circus. | |
| Frazier Bros. Circus | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 14 | Frazier Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. | |
| Famous Cole Show | Sandman, Don | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 18 | Famous Cole Indoor Circus information, band, acts. |
| Circus Is a Hit | Fugate, John A. | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 19, 20 | Tarzan Zerbini produced amusement park circus (Canada), information, acts. |
| New Video | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 20 | Video, "Candid Circus." | |
| Circus Display | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 21 | Artifacts from Circus Hall of Fame (Peru, IN) exhibit. Hall of Fame information. | |
| In the News | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 21 | Elephant, Angel. | |
| Circus of the Kids | Pfeffer, Bruce | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 23, 24 | Circus of the Kids, traveling circus school, information. |
| CWM Notes | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 24 | Circus World Museum (Baraboo), David SaLoutos, Ronald Lofman, curator exhibits. | |
| Comic Jarda Kubik, Mock Ice Show | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 26 | Iceless ice skating show. |
| Notes from CWM | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 26 | Circus World Museum (Baraboo), Merle Evans' cornet. | |
| In the Mail | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 27-28 | Guy A. Buswell, "Buzzy." | |
| 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | ISSUE FOR THIS DATE HAS SECOND SECTION, PAGE NUMBERS ARE REPEATED. | |||
| Great Show | Davison, Lauren | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 1 | Tommy Lunsford's American Showtime Circus information, acts. [second section] |
| Circus Flora | Lenker, John E. | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 2, 4, 6, 8 | Circus Flora information, acts, staff. [second section] |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 10, 12-13, 15 | News. American Continental Circus information, acts. Blake Davidson, ringmaster. Jacqueline Zerbini. Senor Rai. Jeanne Vanderbosh. Ada Smieya, cats. Acts with George Coronas. Others. [second section] | |
| At Penna. Fair | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 15 | Bobby Gibbs, racing pigs. Ward Hall, Chris Christ, sideshow. [second section] | |
| Big Apple | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 15 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. [second section] | |
| Sharon Shrine Show | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 17-18, 20 | George Carden's Circus International information, acts, staff. [second section] |
| New England Fairs | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 22-23 | Royal Lipizzan Show ifnormation. Bob Commerford petting zoo. Billy Burr's Funorama, acts. Ben DeWayne, racing pigs. Mike Munroe, stilts. [second section] |
| Notes | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 23 | Nationa Bolshoi Circus (Russian). Cottle & Austen Circus. [second section] | |
| People | 17 | 43 | 1988 | Oct | 24 | 24 | Robert Fairchild, Sonya. Roberta Griffin, magic show. Carson & Barnes Circus parade. Loretta Twins, Ora Ernst. [second section] | |
| Circus Vargas in Ill. | Siegel, Robert | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 1, 18, 22 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Zoo Mgr. Cleared | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 2 | Wonder Zoo, J. Sandy Swanson, cleared of animal abuse. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 2 | Tiger escape from circus, China. | |
| At the Fair | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 3 | Acts at fair, Deerfield. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 3 | Death. Ken Murray, vaudeville. | |
| Routes | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Moscow; RBBB blue, red, gold; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| He Caught the Quad | Graham, Harry L. | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 6 | Miguel Vazquez, Ruben Caballero Jr., quadruple. Milton Zamudio, flyer. Juan Vazquez, catcher. Flying Cranes. Ricardo Morales, catcher. Tito Gaona. |
| Notes | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 6 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Banquet Date Set | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 8 | CFA news. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 8 | Deaths. Wayland Flowers, comedian. Bonita Granville Wrather, films. | |
| He Comes Ashore | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 10 | Chuck Kelley, band leader. | |
| Zoo to Get Rhinos | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 10 | Rhinos, Cincinnati Zoo. | |
| Wild Horses Killed | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 10 | More wild horses found dead, Nevada. | |
| Note from Ala. | Gibbs, Bobby | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 12 | Myrna Silverlake, racing pigs. Gary Lorditch, freak show. Acts at South Alabama Fair. |
| Toys Recalled | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 12 | Disney ice show toys recalled. | |
| People | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 12 | Johnny Palmer, magic. Others. | |
| New Book Due Soon | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 14 | Information on circus history book by Jack S. Smith to be published. | |
| Vegas Notes | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 16 | Acts at Circus Circus, Las Vegas. | |
| Elephant Act | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 16 | Elephant, Akili. | |
| Note | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 16 | Possible new circus. | |
| Circus Date | Hastings, Clarence | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 17 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. |
| Auction Date | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 17 | Auction of memorabilia, Lt. Col. Custer, from museum at Little Big Horn. Auction of Indian artifacts. | |
| Xmas Party | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 17 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club party. | |
| Animal Activists Vandalize Zookeeper's Homes | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 20-21 | San Diego Wild Animal Park, zoo keeper's homes vandalized. | |
| People | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 22 | Eugene Nock. Circus Vargas, Hertzberg Collection benefit. Others. | |
| Notes | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 25 | RBBB elephants. | |
| Circus Due | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 25 | Great Circus of China. | |
| People | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 25 | David Meyer, Robert Parrish, magic books. | |
| Acts Named | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 25 | Acts booked for Monte Carlo Circus Festival. | |
| Show Notes | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 26 | Franzen Bros. Circus. Chuck Grant, horse trainer. | |
| Ivory Hunters | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 26 | Tanzania, ivory hunters. | |
| People | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 26 | Dave Knoderer, high school horses. | |
| Reid Bros. in Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 28-29 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Correction | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 29 | Corrections, program line-up RBBB gold, Japan. | |
| Circus Barnum | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 31-33 | Circus Barnum (Europe) information, acts. |
| Fair in Alabama | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 33 | Olympic International Circus information. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 33 | Death. Smokey Cameron, wild west trick rider. | |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 44 | 1988 | Oct | 31 | 35-36 | People seen, visited, Gibston, FL. |
| Circus Valentine | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 1, 20, 22, 37 | Circus Valentine information, acts, staff. |
| Reid Bros. Circus | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 2 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Sarrasani | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 3, 6, 8, 10 | Circus Sarrasani (Germany) information, acts. |
| Routes | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple Circus; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Moscow; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| In the News | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 4 | Ed Migley produced Shrine circus. RBBB elephants. | |
| Preacher in White Face | Erickson, Terry Ross | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 10 | Church rector uses clowning. |
| In Memory | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 10 | Death. Fred Paul Faltersack, sleight-of-hand. | |
| Tennessee Tenter | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 12 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts, staff. | |
| People | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 14 | Ken Sherburne, juggler. Ron Lucas, vent. | |
| Circus Valentine | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 14 | Circus Valentine. |
| Refuge Spared | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 16 | Wildlife Waystation, exotic animal shelter. | |
| At Quarters | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 16 | Chuck Pankow, Rusa. Ann Pike, elephant Roxy. Sandy Fulbright, Jody, Jack Jr. | |
| New Record Set | Graham, Harry L. | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 18 | Miguel Vazquez, Juan Vazquez, quadruple. |
| Trip to N.C. | Hastings, Clarence | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 23 | Joe McKennon, circus historian. |
| Int'l All Star Show | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 24-25 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts, band, staff. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 27-29, 30 | News. John J. Martin, veterinarian. Mike Aria. John Cuneo elephants. Circus Vargas. Trudy Strong, tigers. Jacqueline Zerbini, tigers. Benny Williams. David Polk. Wade Burck. Wally Bickmore, props. Johnny Jordan, Patsy. Hamid-Morton. Carson & Barnes. Great American circus. Franzen Bros. Circus. Cirque du Soleil. Caballeros. Rodriguez Troupe. Ramos Troupe. Lynn Polk, David. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 30 | Dick Kohlrieser, dogs. Mark Vozza, Jeanean. Hugo Zuniga family. | |
| Reid Show Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 32-33 | Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Notes from Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 45 | 1988 | Nov | 7 | 35-36 | Hanneford Circus acts. Miscellaneous information. |
| Magic Museum | Waldron, Dan | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 1, 17 | American Museum of Magic, Marshall, MI, information. |
| People | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 2 | Bob Boskins, fire eater. Winns. Angel Wallenda. Others. | |
| Circus Festival Trip | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 2 | James Judkins. Circus Festival of Monte Carlo. | |
| Double M Ranch Circus | Horsman, Paul | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 3 | Arthur T. Brown framing new circus, information. |
| Routes | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Vargas; Moscow; RBBB blue, red. Other shows. | |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 6 | Acts going to show in Bermuda. |
| Notes | Lenker, John E. | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 8 | Big John Strong's Magic Circus information. Neil Armstrong, organist. |
| Notes | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 8 | RBBB elephants. | |
| At San Antonio | Beard, John W. | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 10 | George Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. Circus Vargas. |
| Hotline | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 10 | Texas State Fair midway shooting. | |
| News Note | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 12 | David Vendetti, clown. | |
| They Protest | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 12 | Animal rights group activities, Connecticut. | |
| From Minn. | Hackett, Marjorie | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 14 | Young Nelsons troup. Bill Olcott, clown. |
| Season Ends | Bryan, R. J. | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 14 | Roberts Bros. Circus information. |
| Showgirls | Anderson, Dick | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 16, 25, 26 | History, showgirls on RBBB. |
| Notes | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 17 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Hazel Frazier, cookhouse. | |
| People | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 18 | Kevin Clark, tiger. Don Bridwell, clown. Buck Nolan, clown. Others. | |
| In the Mail | Benson, Ken | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 18 | Carson & Barnes Circus. |
| Season Is Over | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 20 | Circus Gatti information. |
| Poster Bargain | Lund, Robert | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 20 | Carousel posters on postage stamps. |
| In Memory | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 20 | Death. Johanna Hebert, bicycle acts. | |
| CHF Site Selected | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 22 | Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN, information. | |
| People | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 22 | Gene Autry museum. | |
| Vargas in Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 23-24 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Circus of the Stars | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 26 | Acts on TV show, "Circus of the Stars." | |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Sandman, Don | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 27-28 | Holiday Hippodrome Circus information, acts. |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 30-33 | News. Billy Martin. Jimmie Cole, Gurtha. Tim Rivers show. Dick Garden. Harold Ward, catcher. Frankie Lou Woods, trapeze. Pat Davison, Lauren. Natalie Barr, clown. Bill Brickle. Bob Kenny, Nikki. John Hansen family. Tom Lyons, clown. Bill Bannister, Donna. Jackie Marsolais. Mark Van Cleave, band leader. Diane Wilson. Ibarras, trapeze. Joe Naud, Betty, chimps. Janet Ballentine, racing pigs. Cirque du Soleil. Phil Chandler, announcer. Suarez-Loyal Troupe. Dwight Hansen. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 33 | Steve Baker, escape. Larry Wilson, magic. Jeff Dunham, vent. Melinda, magic. | |
| Trip to Germany | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 34 | Winn family, Johann, Hans, John, Mike, Karl, Sheila. | |
| Parrott Smuggling | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 34 | Smuggling parrots into the US. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 34 | State Fair of Texas, ferris wheel, injuries. | |
| People | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 34 | Don Bridwell, clown. Tommy Scott. Others. | |
| Star Forever | DaDeppo, George | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 35, 36 | Otans Cristiani Canestrelli, career. |
| Hotline | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 36 | Picini Fornasari, flyer, fall. | |
| Hippo Born in Okla. | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 36 | Pygmy hippo birth, wilderness park. | |
| Big Apple Notes | Lepiarz, John | 17 | 46 | 1988 | Nov | 14 | 36 | Big Apple Circus information. |
| Big John in Big 'D' | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 1, 21, 32 | Big John Strong show, Dallas (TX) information, acts. |
| Circus Visit | Priest, Viley C. | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Trainer Injured | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 2 | Ken Benson, "Turtle," animal trainer. | |
| Meeting Report | Johnson, Kari | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 3 | California Animal Owners Association meeting. |
| In Memory | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 3 | Death. Albert Cody, "Wild Bill," (Frederick Garfield Penniman), film star. | |
| Routes | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Circus Knie; Moscow; RBBB blue; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Great Circus of China. Other shows. | |
| Hartford Circus | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 4 | Ed Migley produced Shrine circus, acts. | |
| Diary of a Dog & Pony Act | Haviland, Hal | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 6 | Nordmark Circus on Ice, information, acts. |
| Wallenda Skywalk | Barton, Billy | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 8 | Enrico Wallenda, sky walk. |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 10 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Notes from Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 12 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, acts. TV shows. |
| In Memory | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 12 | Death. Jack Jackson, bars, clown, etc. | |
| Circus Vargas Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 14, 16 | Circus Vargas information, staff. |
| People | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 16 | Lisa Dufresne, horse act. | |
| Zerbini Circus | Barton, Billy | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 18-20, 21 | Tarzan Zerbini tent circus information, acts. |
| Wedding in Colo. | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 22 | Jennifer Jewell, M. Alexandre Pavlata, "Sacha," wedding. | |
| Clown College in Japan | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 22 | RBBB to open clown college in Japan. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 23-26 | News. Tarzan Zerbini Circus. Acts on TV "Circus of the Stars." Bruno Loyale circus information, acts. Andre Schweizer, Ree. Sugar & Spice. Lee Maloney. Lou Ann Jacob, Jorge Barreda. Chico Williams, Karen. Patti Rucker. John Cuneo. Pam Rosaire, chimps. Jim Arneberg, dogs. Roby Gasser, seals. Gil Miller. Tommy Hanneford. Reid Bros. Circus. Rodriguez Troupe. Acts with Paul Kaye produced circus. John Herriott. Bobby Yerkes. Mike Cecere. Tommy Thompson, Allen Campbell. Karl Larsson Circus. Laura Amandis, rider. Gaylord Maynard. Tammy Wallenda Anderson, concessions. Betty Bell, Ward Bell Flyers. Others. | |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Howard, Frank | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 28, 29 | International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| No Abuse at Zoo | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 29 | Alleged abuse of elephant, San Francisco Zoo. | |
| From Minnesota | Hackett, Marjorie | 17 | 47 | 1988 | Nov | 21 | 31-32 | Clarence Canary wild west act. TV shows. Miscellaneous information. |
| Coronas in Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 1, 35, 36 | George Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| New Orleans Show | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 2 | Donny Johnson produced circus information, acts. | |
| Circus in Theatre | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 2 | Big Apple Circus. | |
| C & B Plays in Texas | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 3 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Tattoo Awards | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 3 | Golden Gate Tattoo Competition, San Francisco. | |
| Routes | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Great Circus of China; Moscow; RBBB blue; World Class Circus; Xmas Variety Show. Other shows. | |
| Hubler OK in Okla | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 6, 8, 10, 12 | George Hubler Circus information, acts. John Pelton, elephant acts. |
| New Book | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 12 | Book, "Buffalo Bill, The Man and the Museum," by Stan Zamoski. | |
| Fla. Park Feature | Wiebush, Joe | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 14 | Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show information. |
| Mystery Elephant | Gunston, David | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 16 | Elephant, Stella, 1909. |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 17, 19, 32 | Antar Wazzan. Hassan Troupe, tumblers. Johnny Pugh. Dime Wilson family. Roy Huston. Others. |
| Moscow Circus '88 | Howard, Frank | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 20-21 | Moscow Circus information, history. Circus history, Russia. |
| Circus Activity | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 22, 25 | John Robinson Famous American Circus information. Acts on Leisure Time Attractions Pepsi Cola Christmas party. | |
| 1988 Winner | House, Albert F. | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 23-25 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 25 | Tom Tomashek. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 26-28 | News. Big Apple Circus information, acts. Madeline Garaldo, trapeze. Seppely Bauer, Sylvia Zerbini. Dinky Patterson. Pom Pom Donoho, Vince Duke, tiger act. Gary Thomas, elephants. Bobby Moore. Jenny Wallenda. Dwight Hansen. Flying Cranes. Others. | |
| Plunkett's 2nd Com'g | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 29-31 | Plunkett family. Plunkett family's Olde Tyme American Circus information, acts, staff. |
| People | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 31 | David Orr. Mabel Hetzer, Cathy Rogers, Mike Rice, Hetzer Circus. Bob Connor. | |
| People | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 32 | Julia LeBeau, tin can xylophonist. Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| Hetzer's Int'l Show | Cultice, Wendell | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 33, 34 | Hetzer's International Circus information, acts. |
| Elephants Killed | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 34 | Kenya, poachers kill elephants. | |
| Correction | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 34 | Correction, Frazier Bros. Circus played just ahead of Reid Bros. in Conroe, TX, not Franzen Bros. | |
| Aid Sought for Trip | 17 | 48 | 1988 | Nov | 28 | 36 | Elephant study, Kenya. | |
| Magic Circus | Lenker, John E. | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 1, 34-36 | Big John Strong's Wonderful World of Magic show, information, acts. |
| Moscow Circus | Sandman, Don | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 2 | Moscow Circus, acts. |
| Notes | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 2 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| People | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 3 | Alfie, clown. Pat Hazell, juggler. Bill Williams, clown. | |
| Routes | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Moscow; Pickle Family; Royal American; Staats Zirkus (Ger.); Xmas Variety. Other shows. | |
| New Volume | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 6 | 1988 Census information. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 | News. Sid Kellner. Shane Wainwright. Ullaine Malloy. Joe Bauer's circus unit. Enrico Wallenda, Debbie. Nellie Hanneford, Charles Lizza. Welde's bears. Charlie Hackett, Patty Wendt, ring hostesses. Senor Rai. Jane Watts, Eddy Ventura. Patti Zerbini. Marvin Case, wire. Ray Sinclaire, John Thompson, clowns. Lemoines. Gabriel Flores. Cindy Herriott. Others. | |
| Showman Married | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 16 | Tommy Lunsford, Vickie Walker. | |
| Poster Display | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 16 | Poster exhibit, Cape May. | |
| Western Headliners | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 18 | Bat Masterson, gunfighter, and Otto Floto. | |
| Circus Vargas | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 20-21 | Circus Vargas information. |
| People | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 21 | Bob Emerico. | |
| State Fair of Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 23-24 | Attractions, acts at State Fair of Texas. |
| People | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 24 | Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Dave Twomey. Chester Cable. | |
| Pepsi on Ice Show | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 25, 26 | Ron and Monica Urban's International Ice Shows information. |
| Gunther to Retire | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 26 | Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| Some Show Dates | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 27 | Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Notes | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 27 | Rawls family. Norbert Kreisch, human gorilla. | |
| Big Success | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 27 | Flying Rafaels (Mel Warkmeistr, Marianne, Rafael and Chati Palacios) in Australia. | |
| Circus Parade | Siegling, H. Carter | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 28-31, 32 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee, WI. |
| People | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 32 | Al Barkley Jr., press agent, clown. James Nordmark, Susan. Others. | |
| Ape Escapes | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 32 | San Diego zoo orangutan escapes. | |
| Santa Keeps Busy | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 33 | David Vendetti, clown. | |
| In the News | 17 | 49 | 1988 | Dec | 5 | 33 | Sam Ketcham, organ grinder. | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 1 | Photo: Jo Ann Anderson and the Texas White Horse Troupe. | |
| Long Contract OK'd | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 2 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| People | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 2, 3 | Dave Twomey. Paul L'Ecuyer. | |
| Living World | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 3 | St. Louis Zoo new educational center. | |
| Routes | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Cottle & Austen (Eng.); Moscow; Pickle Family; Royal American; Staats Zirkus (Ger.). Other shows. | |
| Hotline | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 6 | Carnival ride accident, death. | |
| Theatre Restored | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 6 | Fox Theatre, Detroit, restoration. | |
| Presentation Made | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 6 | Slim and Ginger, clowns. | |
| Allen Bros. Circus | Kingston, Harry L. | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 8 | Allen Bros. Circus information. |
| Five of a Kind | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 8 | Busch Gardens, FL, white tigers. | |
| Reserve Book Now | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 10 | Book, "Muddy Lots, Wagon Tracks and Peanut Sacks," by Jack S. Smith. | |
| Wedding Plans | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 10 | Angela Null. | |
| Camel Herd | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 10 | Camels, Dave Hale's 5-H ranch. | |
| Magic Notes from Pa. | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 12 | Steve Hyde, magic, escape. | |
| Twins Die | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 13 | Siamese twins, Baltimore. | |
| Balloon Escapes | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 13 | Superman balloon for Rose Bowl parade. | |
| New Arrival | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 13 | Birth: Manuella Waltens, Jose Torres. | |
| People | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 14 | William Pruyn, musician. Antar Wazzan, Beverly. Mireille Arnosi, Leszek Otto, marriage. John Hadfield, clown. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. | |
| New Theme Park | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 14 | New theme park plans, Atlanta, GA. | |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 15 | Ian Garden's circus. Miscellaneous information. |
| Now You See Them | Scheib, Hilda | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 16 | Penn Jillette and Teller, magic. |
| Notes | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | n.p.n. | Bill Morris, elephant Jewell. Bill Rodgers. Gunga Din Circus (Billy Gunga). Paul Hoskinson's animals. Moscow Circus. | |
| People | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | n.p.n. | Bucky Steele, elephants. Larry Allen Dean, Manuel Ruffin. Bruno Loyale's show. Herbie Weber. Doug Terranova. Others. | |
| Texas Ticket Scam | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | n.p.n. | Man steals free Circus Vargas coupons. | |
| Shrine Show Moves | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | n.p.n. | Baltimore, MD, issues for circuses. Baltimore Shrine circus. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 17-18 | Why people moving to Gibsonton. Windland Circus winter quarters information and people wintering there. |
| People | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 18 | Paula Dell. | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 19-21 | Picin Fornasari. Jackie Zerbini, tigers. Billy Vaughan, clown. Bobby Davis. Joe Sherman. Honey Shyretto, bikes. Tammy Wallenda, aerial. Hernandez Troupe. Jorge Barreda. Gus Bell, Betty. John Cuneo. Paul Hoskinson. Wade Burck. Rick Legg, Paul Kohler. Others. | |
| Austen Bros. Circus | Niblett, Jack | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 22-23 | Austen Bros. Circus (England) information, acts. |
| From Fla. | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 24 | Circus Vargas. Rex Horton, bears. Miscellaneous information. |
| Train Facts 1988 | Reynolds, Richard J. | 17 | 50 | 1988 | Dec | 12 | 25-28 | Great Circus Train (Baraboo) information |
| Elephants Sek Aid | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 2 | India, herd of elephants take care of wounded calf. | |
| Animal Report | Johnson, Kari | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 3 | Los Angeles Zoo, protocol for elephant discipline. |
| Routes | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Circus Galaxy; Cottle & Austen (Eng.); Moscow; Peking Acrobats; Pickle Family; Royal Marican; Staats Zirkus (Ger.); Penn & Teller (magic). | |
| Billy Barton | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 | News. Al Lewis, clown, wire. David Rosaire, Sandy. Ben DeWayne. David Chabira. Inga Smaha, Tony. Ian Garden circus. Winns, sway pole. Jack Cervone, band leader. Paul Kaye. Rodriguez Troupe. David Strong. Cathy Rodgers. Alek Sebeysten. Others. | |
| People | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 14 | Hal Haviland, dogs. Lee Maloney, agent. Slava Zolkin, trainer. Others. | |
| Big Apple Show | Waldron, Dan | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 16-19 | Big Apple Circus information. |
| Star's Last Show | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 21 | Wayland Flowers, puppets, death. | |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 23 | Showman's Circus. Miscellaneous news about people. |
| Variety Show | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 23 | Billy Gunga produced Family Variety Show information, acts. | |
| People | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 24 | Kenny Ross, clown. | |
| Record Sale Report | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 24 | Sale of Pablo Picasso's painting, "Acrobat and Young Harlequin." | |
| Rare Rhino | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 24 | Sumatran rhino, Los Angeles Zoo. | |
| Circus Is a Dilly | Johnson, Wayne | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 25-26 | Pickle Family Circus information, acts. |
| Ft. Worth Shrine Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 28-30 | George Coronas produced Shrine circus acts. |
| Visiting Time | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 30 | Mike Cecere. Harry Locker. | |
| Early Day Specs | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 31 | List of some of the largest spectacles, 1851-1860. | |
| In Memory | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 31 | Death. Clifford Krueger, "Tiny," fat boy, WI State Senator. | |
| Thanksgiving Annual | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 32 | Paul V. Kaye produced Shrine circus information, acts. | |
| Circus | Fengel, Lloyd G. | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 33 | Comments on circus music. |
| Baraboo Menagerie | Reynolds, Richard J. | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 35-36 | Circus World Museum (Baraboo) wagons, animals. |
| People | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 37 | Lee Horsley, rodeo rider, roper. | |
| 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | SECOND SECTION FOR THIS ISSUE, PAGE NUMBERS REPEAT. | |||
| New Book | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 1 | Book, "Kenneth Lilly's Animals." [second section] | |
| TV Special | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 1 | Acts on Disney All Star Comedy Circus TV show. [second section] | |
| Arabian Knights Show | Cole, James S. | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 2, 4 | Arabian Nights horse show information, trainers, acts. [second section] |
| Big Shoes | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 8 | Wil Purdue, basketball player. [second section] | |
| George Lockhart | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 8 | George Lockhart, elephant trainer, career. [second section] | |
| Handy in Kitchen | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Eric Gillett, ringmaster. [second section] | |
| Notes | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 10 | Oleg Popov, clown. [second section] | |
| James R. Davis | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 10 | James R. Davis, "Jumbo," agent. [second section] | |
| Fool Show | Rowe, Georgia | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 12, 14 | Geoff Hoyle's one man show. [second section] |
| Good Years | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 16, 18, 22, 24 | Charles Schwab, steel mill owner. [second section] | |
| Busy Clown | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 24 | Harpo, clown. [second section] | |
| Bankruptcy Filed | 17 | 51 | 1988 | Dec | 19 | 24 | Exploration Cruise Lines. [second section] | |
| (Photograph) | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 1 | Photo: Hannefords, Nellie, Struppi, Tommy. | |
| People | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 2 | Yum Yum, contortion. Antar Wazzan, Beverly. | |
| Tour Extended | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 2 | Moscow Circus. | |
| Circus Restaurant | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 2 | Japan, circus restaurant. | |
| Personnel Notes | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 2 | CFA news. | |
| R.I. Home of 1st Circus? | Cole, James S. | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 3 | Christopher H. Gardner, trick rider, performed in 1774. |
| Seminar Planned | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 3 | Clown seminar, Harrisburg, PA. | |
| Routes | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Cottle & Austen (Eng.); Moscow; Pickle Family; RBBB red, blue; Staats Zirkus (Ger.). Other shows. | |
| Note from Vegas | Marshall, Jay | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 8 | Senor Rai. List of magicians at convention. Magic Rhythm show. |
| People | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 10 | Flying Gaonas. Rodney Wainwright, clown. | |
| Hotline | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 10 | Circus Bruno information, acts, sideshow. |
| Carousel Sold | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 14 | Minnesota's State Fair carousel sold. | |
| Show in Ohio | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 14 | Acts at General Dynamics Corp. Christmas party. | |
| People | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 14 | John Hadfield, clown. Bob Emerico, clown. | |
| C & B Closes | Stoddard, Bob | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 16, 18 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Elephants Doomed | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 19, 22 | South Africa, elephants to be extinct. | |
| Notes | Covington, Don | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 22 | Paris, France: Cirque Achille Zavatta. Circus Alexis Gruss. |
| People | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 24 | Bobby Moore, dogs. Others. | |
| Keeping in Trim | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 24 | Gorilla, Willie B. (zoo). | |
| Paper for Sale | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 24 | Newspapers, National Enquirer, Weekly World News. | |
| Stars Bite the Dust | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 26 | Performers quit, Cirque du Soleil. | |
| People | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 26 | Carl H. Berger, magic. | |
| China Circus Tour | Conley, Jane | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 28-29 | Trip to China, circuses. |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 31-32 | Show people seen at Showfolks of Sarasota Circus and acts with circus. |
| Animals at Lakefr't | Reynolds, Richard J. | 17 | 52 | 1988 | Dec | 26 | 34-36 | Animals, trainers at circus festival, Great Circus Parade. |
| Title | Author | Vol. | No. | Yr. | Mo. | Day | Page | Notes |
| (Illustration) | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 1 | Illustration: Charles and the Lady. | |
| Special Xmas Show | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 2 | Acts at Christmas show Holiday Big Top. | |
| Suit Filed | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 2 | Lawsuit, girl killed on carnival ride, James E. Strates Show. | |
| Pickles Gets Funnier | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 3 | Pickle Family Circus information. | |
| Routes | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Moscow; RBBB blue, red; Staats Zirkus (Ger.). Other shows. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 6, 8, 10 | News. Pete Kinosh. Visitors at Showfolks Circus. Tommy Hanneford, Struppi. Henry Page, Sally. Mike Cecere, animal trainer. Circus Marantha acts. Warren Adams.Charlie Hackett, Todd. Tim Holt. Others. | |
| Show Goes On | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 12, 14 | Great Circus of China information. | |
| Show Date Set | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 14 | Sarasota Sailor Circus. | |
| Jubilee on Ice | Hartwell, C. V. | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 15 | Jubilee On Ice Show information. |
| Santa's Xmas Revue | Bridwell, Don | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 16 | Rick and Jackie Legg produced Santa's Stage Circus, staff, acts. |
| People | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 16 | Doug MacValley, death globe. Michael Holly, juggler. | |
| Moscow Show at Chi. | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 18-19 | Moscow Circus information. |
| Circus Mixer Set | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 21 | Delavan (WI) Winter Circus Mixer. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 21 | Don Bridwell, clown. | |
| People | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 22 | Linda Strong. Pefro Morales, marketing. Morales family, advance. David Conner family. Jerome Ellis. Charles & the Lady. Leslie Hill. Pepe Silva, Mary, Flying Starlings. Don Leslie, sideshow. | |
| Show Notes | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 23 | Video, "Circus - A Living Tradition." | |
| Note from Florida | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 23 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Notes from Vegas | Carmen, Vince | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 24 | Circus Vargas. Ernie Burch, clown. Yvonne Savage. Senor Rai. |
| Open Day Set | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 25 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Christmas Show | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 25 | Acts at Big John Strong produced show. | |
| Notes | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 25 | Clowns with ice shows. | |
| Correction | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 25 | Correction, ad for Double M. Ranch Enterprises in Christmas 1988 issue. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 27-29 | Tommy Lunsford's American Showtime Circus information, acts. |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 31-32 | Miscellaneous information. |
| People | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 32 | Robert Lund. Bill Chapman, Elsie. | |
| 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | ISSUE HAS SECOND SECTION, PAGE NUMBERS ARE DUPLICATED. | |||
| (Illustration) | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 1 | Illustration: Gibsonton Showmen's Circus. [second section] | |
| Report from Paris | Covington, Don | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 2, 4, 6 | France. Cirque de Moscow (Moscow Circus) information, acts. [second section] |
| Big Apple Notes | Lepiarz, John | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 6 | Big Apple Circus information. [second section] |
| Explanation | Percy, Rick | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 8 | Rick Percy comment on his wedding. [second section] |
| 4 Gibbs 4 Party | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 10, 12, 14 | Casey Gibbs. Long list of people at Bobby and Rosa Gibbs party. [second section] |
| Hotline | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 14 | Roger DuBois, showman, aerialist, etc. [second section] | |
| In Memory | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 14 | Death. Frank O. Cook, high wire. [second section] | |
| Lash La Rue Show | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 16, 18, 20 | Lash La Rue, cowboy. Acts at variety show Holiday Cavalcade, Ennis, TX. [second section] |
| Kelly Miller Circus | Hisaw, Greg A. | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 20 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. [second section] |
| Notes | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 20 | White tiger birth. [second section] | |
| IAAPA Convention | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 21-22, 23 | International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions convention. List of circus people at convention. [second section] |
| Probe Sought | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 23 | Moscow Circus, animal rights group. [second section] | |
| People | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 23 | Wazanns. Johnny Jordan, Patsy, show. Paul Binder. [second section] | |
| Notes | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 23 | RBBB red unit. [second section] | |
| Train Kills Bear | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 23 | Black bear killed by Amtrak train. [second section] | |
| CFA Tent Meeting | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 24 | CFA news. [second section] | |
| In the News | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 24 | Phone promotions. [second section] | |
| Show's Program | 18 | 1 | 1989 | Jan | 2 | 24 | Circo Bruno acts. [second section] | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 1 | Photo: Josip Marcan. | |
| Ready to Tour | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 2 | Wonderland Circus Revue information, acts. | |
| Tent Meeting | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 2 | CFA news. | |
| Magazine Article | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 3 | Bruce Johnson's articles on clowns. | |
| Xmas Specials | Babcock, Allen | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 3 | Acts a Caterpillar company Christmas party. |
| Routes | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 4 | Routes: Big John's; Circus Vargas; Moscow; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Showfolks; Swan Bros.; Wonderland. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 6, 8, 10, 12 | News. Josip Marcan, animal trainer. Carol Marcan. Harry Thomas, tigers. Circus Bruno. Zamperla family, cannon act. Luis Munoz, cannon act. Sid Kellner. Senor Rai. Wilson Zamudio. Mike Cecere. Don Bridwell, clown. Al Barkley, clown. Frank Cook, wire.Acts at Caterpillar company party. Others. | |
| Paris Circus Season | Covington, Don | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 10A,10B,26A | France. Circuses in Paris. |
| Notes from Jon Friday | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 14, 15 | Moscow Circus information. | |
| Vegas Conventions | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 16-17, 20 | International Association of Fairs and Expositions convention. Showmen's League of America convention. News about show folks seen at Las Vegas. |
| Correction | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 20 | Correction, Dec. 19, 1988 issue, Richard Reynold's article. | |
| People | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 20 | Jim Arneberg, dogs. Air Dancin, aerial group. | |
| Show Program | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 20 | Acts at UAW Christmas program. | |
| Fan Keeps Busy | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 21 | People at Carson & Barnes Circus party. RBBB circus. | |
| People | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 21 | Brady Byers, sword swallower. Eugene Nock, helicopters. Kenny Stewart, vent. | |
| Circus Circus Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 22-24 | Acts at Circus Circus, Las Vegas. |
| Hotline | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 24 | High school band members injured by horse, Orlando. | |
| Winter Treat | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 25 | Marine World, Vallejo, CA. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 25 | Deaths. Bob Steele (Robert North Bradbury), wild west performer, films. Robert D. Stephens, sway pole, aerial acts, animal trainer. John M. Van Matre, circus historian. | |
| Get Own Apartment | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 26 | Siamese twins. | |
| Notes | Covington, Don | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 26A | Paris, France, circus music concert Cirque de Demain (Festival of the Circus). |
| All American Divers | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 26A,26B | Great American High Diving Team show, performers. |
| C & B on TV | Bissonette, Pat | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 27 | TV show, "Circus, A Living Tradition," Carson & Barnes Circus, people interviewed. |
| Nudes on Ice | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 28-29 | Nudes on Ice show. |
| They're Married | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 29 | Tina Storey, aerialists, John Whitfield, marriage. | |
| Big Apple Revisited | Sullivan, Steve Ringling | 18 | 2 | 1989 | Jan | 9 | 30-32 | Big Apple Circus information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 1 | Photo: Alejandro Esqueda family. | |
| People | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 2 | Joyce Rice, whips. Others. | |
| Rose Parade | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 2 | Clowns on Rose Bowl Parade float, "Celebration of Laughter." | |
| Paris Report | Covington, Don | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 3 | Paris, France. Italian National Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Wonderland. Other shows. | |
| Sarasota Report | Taylor, Gordon | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 6, 8, 10 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information, acts. Show folks seen. |
| No. Calif. Shows | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 10 | List of cicuses playing northern California, 1988. | |
| Big John's Xmas Date | Sandman, Don | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 12, 14 | Big John Strong's Christmas Show acts. |
| Correction | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 14 | Correction, Starlight Rhythm show. | |
| Makes Late '88 Tour | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 18 | George Matthew's Great London Circus informatin, act. Sid Kellner. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 18 | Death. Gwen Davis, wife of organist at magic conventions. | |
| Christmas Show | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 22 | Acts with Lions Club Christmas show. | |
| Charles W. Fish | Greene, Frank L. | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 23, 25 | Charles W. Fish, equestrian, career. |
| What's New? | Haviland, Hal | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 24 | Ron Holiday, Joy, cats. Miscellaneous information. |
| Successful Date | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 25 | Big John Strong Circus, 1988 special edition, information, acts. | |
| Elephant Kill | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 27 | Africa, elephant poachers. | |
| People | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 27 | Dave King, Royal Lipizzan Show. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 28-31 | News. Double M Ranch Historica American Circus information, Mike Cecere, mgr. Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. Tina Storey. Trevor Bale. Harry Hammond. Dave Hoover, cats. Jimmy Douglass. Billy Vaughan, clown. Harry Thomas, Rowena. Red Gates, concessions. Mike Winn, John. Russel Smith, Doris. Pee Wee Pinson, cook. Barry Lubin, clown. People visiting Big Apple Circus. | |
| Christmas Show | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 32 | Santa's Magic Revue show information, acts. | |
| Elephant's Shoe | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 34-35 | Elephant, Tamara (zoo) gets leather shoe. | |
| Notes | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 35 | Memphis (TN) Zoo twin hippos born. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 35 | Nepal, wild elephant rampage. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 3 | 1989 | Jan | 16 | 36 | Death. Dr. Paul E. Fitzpatrick, fan. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 1 | Photo: Michael and Leslie Ashton. | |
| Great Route Book | Sanders, Francis E. | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus 1988 route book. |
| People | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 2 | Chris Kilpatarick, tigers. Gracie Hanneford, dogs. | |
| Nov/Dec Shows | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 3 | Chuck Burnes's variety shows, acts. | |
| Beating on Film | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 3 | Tulsa (OK) man, beating a horse. | |
| Routes | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; Coronas; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Wonderland. | |
| Special Inserts | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 6 | RBBB red unit. | |
| People | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 6 | Bumpsy Anthony, clown. Roger Zoppe family. Allan C. Hill. Franz Haray, illusions. | |
| Rhinos for Africa | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 8 | Tulsa (OK) Zoo, white rhinos. | |
| Correction | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 8 | Correction, Dec. 26, 1988 issue, elephant with Circus Bruno. | |
| New Inductees | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 10 | Circus Ring of Fame inductees. | |
| HBO Taping | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 10 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| Coming Soon | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 10 | Francis E. Sanders, author, circus history. | |
| Show Date | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 12 | Zoppe Family Circus. | |
| Western Favorites | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 12 | Old western films on video. | |
| In Response | Steele, Bob | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 14 | Comments on animal rights activist, trained bears. |
| Circus Tara | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 16, 18-19 | Acts at debutante's circus party. |
| Old Time Circus | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 17, 22 | Account of a circus in 1810. | |
| People | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 23 | Jeff and Sue Murray, Harmour Side Shows, their other sideshows, snake show, etc. Their Oddities Museum. | |
| Attention | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 24 | Video, "Candid Circus." | |
| People | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 24 | Wally Eastwood, juggler. | |
| New Book | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 24 | Book, "Cinema History of Burt Lancaster." | |
| Notes of Interest | Gresham, F. W. | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 25 | Dorothy Herbert. Yuri Krasnov, Luba Pisarenkova. |
| In Memory | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 25 | Death. Billy Curtis, midget, actor. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 26-29 | News. Tini Michon, animal trainer. Royal Hanneford Circus. RBBB circus. Babe Woodcock, death. Senor Rai. Flying Valencias. Bobby Moore, Betsy. Al Lewis. Luis Munoz, Clara, Janet. Bonnie Bale. Emmett Kelly Jr. Buckles Woodcock. Jeff Godon. Others. | |
| Soviet Trip Plans | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 31-32 | Circuses, cultural exchange, American and Russian. | |
| Renaissance Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 4 | 1989 | Jan | 23 | 33-36 | Events, shows, acts at Renaissance Festival. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 1 | Photo: Duo Apollo, living statues. | |
| People | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 2 | Mike Snider, Sandy Kaye, clowns. Art Brown, elephants. Antonietta Frisco. Belmonte Cristiani. Joe Schmitt, Cindy Ferguson, clowns. Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Clown Nees Mail | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 3 | Harry A. Ross, clown. | |
| Routes | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; Hamid-Morton; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Wonderland. Other shows. | |
| Cranes Fly | Clement, Herbert | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 6, 8, 10, 12 | Moscow Circus information, acts. |
| Mexico Report | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 14 | Mexico. Circo Circo Americano information. Jose Vayquez. |
| People | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 16 | Peggy Snider, Judy Finelli, Pickle Family Circus. Lancelot Link chimps. | |
| Help for Chimps | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 16 | Fund for chimps exposed to AIDS. | |
| City Hosts 1st Circus | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 17 | Swan Bros. Circus information. | |
| Showfolks Circus | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 17 | Showfolks of Sarasota Circus information, acts. | |
| Workshop Report | Taylor, Gordon | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 18, 20 | Roman Schmitt, animal trainer. Ellephant Workshop, Jacksonville, FL. |
| Tour Is Over | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 19 | Moscow Circus. | |
| Show Notes | Beard, John W. | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 21 | Gibsonton Showman's Circus. Dolly Scott, ossified lady. Ward Hall. Bobby Gibbs. RBBB circus. |
| Cole All Star Circus | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 22 | Cole All Star Circus information, staff, acts. |
| In Memory | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 22 | Death. Bumpsy Anthony, clown. | |
| People | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 23 | Tim Howell. T. J. Howell. Mel Hall, clown. Others. | |
| Election Results | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| People | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 24 | Bobby Berosini, orangutans. Roman Schimitt, elephants. Others. | |
| Successful Date | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 26 | Family Showcase Theatre's Indoor Circus. | |
| Cat Causes Rift | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 26 | Domestic cat in public library. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 26 | Death. Arthur Barrett, concession mgr. | |
| Clown Nominees | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 27 | Nominations, voting, Clown Hall of Fame. | |
| About Elephants | Lockhart, George | 18 | 5 | 1989 | Jan | 30 | 28 | George Lockhart, elephant trainer, published 1985. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 1 | Photo: Larry and Betty Carden with Bunky Boger. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 2 | Larry Carden, Betty, parents of George Carden. Bunky Borger, trained buffalo. | |
| People | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 2 | Keny Stewart, vent. | |
| TV Special | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 2 | Acts on TV show, Comedy & Magic Club. | |
| He Was Great Clown | Binkley, Allen | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 3 | George A. Hulme, "Bumpsy Anthony," clown, career. |
| People | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 3 | Fritz Schulz (Fredic Olsen), cat act. | |
| Routes | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Show Notes | House, Albert F. | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 5-6 | Joe Seitz, wire, concessions. Victor Seitz, rola bola. Satin, aerialists. Clubb-Chipperfield animal act (Luis and Marcia Palacios). Slfredo School, Kalle, Flying Saltas. Circus Vargas acts. Mark Lotz, aerialist. Deaths: Alfons de Jonghe, clown, chimps; Nina Karpova (Kohler), aerialist. |
| Show Dates | Covington, Don | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 6 | Cirque de Demiani (International Circus Festival, competition). Monte Carlo International Circus Festival. |
| Notes | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 6 | Moscow Circus. | |
| Gibsonton '88 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 8 | Miscellaneous information. |
| New York Circus | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 10 | New York Circus information. Jesus Fuentes Gasca family. |
| People | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 12 | Bobby Gibbs. Mel Hall, clown. | |
| Christmas Show | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 12 | Acts, Christmas on Ice show. | |
| East Coast Shows | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 14 | Rudy Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Model Display Date | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 14 | CMB news. | |
| 50th Anniversary | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 15 | Jesus Fuentes Gasca, Luisa, family. List of their shows. |
| Hanneford Opens | Henry, Lewis | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 16, 25 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| French Nat'l Circus | Covington, Don | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 17-19 | French National Circus (Cirque Alexis Gruss) information. |
| Anniversary | Bravo, Eduardo | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 19 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Big Operation | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Elephant, Chubby, 1858. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 22 | Death. Robert Locke Lorraine, clown. | |
| Missing Elephants | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 23 | Missing elephants, Colts Neck, NJ. | |
| People | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 23 | Danny Daniels, juggler, organist. John McGinn. | |
| Walter L. Main Sez | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 24 | Charles Andress, showman. | |
| People | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 24 | Paul Binder, Katja Schumann. Doug Terranova, John Pelton, elephants. Tom Cooper, artist. Laura Herriott. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 25 | Ricardo Morales, aerialist. | |
| On the Barbee? | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 25 | Australia, kangaroos to be killed for their meat. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 26-29, 30 | News. Pablo Rodriguez. Carol Marcan. Alberto Zoppe, Circus Europa. Mike Pike, band leader. Jimmy Douglass. Senor Rai. Johnny Jordan, Patsy. Pedro Reis, cloud swing. Hugo Zamorathe, contortion. Vicki Hanneford, costumes. Tommy Hanneford's show. Alain Zerbini. Flying Eagles. Wallenda family. Art Barrett, Henry. Others. | |
| People | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 30 | Ben Williams, Darlene. Others. | |
| New Textbook | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 30 | Book, "Comedy Techniques for Entertainers, Charlie's Comedy Creation Course," by Bruce Johnson. | |
| Royal Hanneford | Hastings, Clarence | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 31-32, 36 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Int'l Circus Fest | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 33-35, 36 | Sarasot International Circus Festival and Parade information, activites, shows, acts. |
| Notes | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 36 | RBBB circus train. | |
| Historical Note | 18 | 6 | 1989 | Feb | 1 | 36 | Sells Bros. Circus title, 1887. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 1 | Photo: Hal Haviland. | |
| Arizona Quarters | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 2 | Culpepper Circus. Fess Reynolds, animal trainer. |
| Benefit Show | Yarnell, Llenray | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 3 | Gibsonton's Showman's Circus information, acts. |
| Making Recovery | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 3 | CFA news. | |
| Routes | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 4 | Routes: Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Hubler International; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| People | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 6 | Gandy's Circus (Britain), Phillip Gandy, Carol. Billy Wilson Smart, Ingrid. | |
| Eastern Notes | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 6 | Bob Commerford's Pet Expo. | |
| Circo De Renato | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 8 | Mexico. Circo De Renato information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 10 | James Zoppe, rider. Bill Parker. Casey Gibbs, Tony Calvi. | |
| Visit at So. Calif. | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 10 | Circus Gatti winter quarters. |
| Busy Schedule | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 10 | Fred Menke, Susan Kowalski, clowns. | |
| Big John's Show | McGinn, John | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 12 | Big John Strong's show information, acts. |
| Hanneford Opening | Rossi, Rose | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 14, 18 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| CFA Tent Meeting | Fengel, Eleanor G. | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 16 | CFA news. |
| Farewell Tour | Yarnell, Llenray | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 19-22 | RBBB circus. |
| Magic Meeting | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 22 | Yellow Page Magicians meeting. | |
| People | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 22, 23 | Al Dawley, ringmaster. Luis Aposso, Rebecca Smith. Julius Von Uhl. Jim Nordmark. Others. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 22 | Death. Hal Smith (aka Hubert Castle, Hal Silvers), tight wire. | |
| Just a Note | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 23 | Spain, exposition, Columbus' voyage. | |
| Black Tie Gala | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 24 | Sarasota International Circus Festival's special event at the circus, people, performers, staff. |
| Windjammers Meet | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 27 | Windjammer's convention, concerts. Sailor Circus acts. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 28-30 | News. Bobby Moore. Royal Hanneford green unit. Pablo Rodriguez. Jacqueline Zerbini. Ed Migley. Tony Fossett, Irene. Bob Atterbury. Donnie Johnson. Flying Ibarras. Flying Morales Troupe. Circus Vargas. Hedy Jo Starr, costumes. Dolly Jacob. Mark Van Cleave, band leader. Hugo Zamoranthe, contortion. Others. | |
| Gibsonton '89 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 31-32 | Billy Rogers, cats. Richard Percy, band leader. Acts at Allan Hill's show and props crew. Others. |
| Festival Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 33-34, 35 | Sarasota International Circus Festival show, acts, news on people visiting. |
| Hotline | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 35 | Pinky Lee, comedian. | |
| Slide Show Report | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 35 | Snow Leopard presentation. | |
| More Records | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 35 | Flying Vasquez Troupe's records. | |
| Zoo Man Files Claim | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 35 | San Francisco Zoo, Saul Kitchener, director. | |
| People | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 36 | Don Bridwell, clwon. Leigh Ketchum, Phillip Sadler. Buck Nolan, clown. | |
| Visit with Johnsons | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 7 | 1989 | Feb | 13 | 36 | Karl Johnson, Gary, elephant compound. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 1 | Photo: Flying Gaonas. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 2 | Death. John C. Burns, country music. | |
| Seen on TV | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 2 | List of acts seen on TV. | |
| Koala Bear Dies | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 2 | San Francisco Zoo's koala bear. | |
| Beatty Winterqrts | House, Albert F. | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 3 | Beatty-Cole Circus acts, winterquarters information. |
| Routes | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 4 | Routes: Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Garden Bros.; Medinah Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Circus Vargas '89 | White, Jack | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 6, 8, 10 | Circus Vargas information. |
| Billy Martin's Show | Russell, Jack D. | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 10 | Cole All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Glasnost Seattle | Warburton, Helen Billetti | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 12 | Medinkov-Abakarov high wire. |
| John Bundy Show | Haviland, Hal | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 14 | John Bundy, magic show. |
| Special Show | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 16 | Circus Vargas. | |
| Special Guest | Logelin, Edward C. | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 16 | Delavan (WI) Winter Circus Mixer. |
| Second Chance | Kubik, B. & B. | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 18 | Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre show. Gaylord Maynard. |
| Notes | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 18 | Dallas (TX) Zoo, baby zebra. | |
| Circo Atayde | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 19, 22 | Circo Atayce information, acts. |
| Show Names | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 22 | Acts at Showtime USA stage circus, Ohio. | |
| People | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 22 | John Shable, magic. Egypt Lowry. | |
| Future Circus Stars | Reed, Fred | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 23 | High school circus show, Phoenix, AZ. |
| Coronas Show | Taylor, Scott | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 24 | George Coronas Circus information, acts. |
| Clown Tryouts | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 25 | Ringling Clown College auditions. | |
| Show Program | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 25 | Zoppe's Circus Europa, acts. | |
| Elephant Data | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 26 | Elephant poaching. Importing ivory, US. | |
| Grosses Reported | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 26 | Moscow Circus. | |
| At Gib'town | Gronso, Ray | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 27-28 | International Independent Showman's Circus information. |
| People | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 28 | Don Anderson, Jo Ann, horse troupe. Omar Abderrahman, Deborah. Others. | |
| Sarasota Fairgr'nds | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 29-31 | Sarasota International Circus Festival and Parade, events, activities, shows, acts. |
| Chance Meeting | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 31 | Bobby Gibbs. | |
| Wins Honors | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 31 | Glen Little, "Frosty," clown. | |
| Windjammers' Date | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 32 | Windjammer's meet. | |
| Auction Notes | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 32 | Liberace memorabilia auctioned. | |
| News from So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 33-35 | Circus Vargas. Magic shows, magicians. Miscellaneous information. |
| People | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 35 | Al Zuppan, sheep dogs. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 8 | 1989 | Feb | 20 | 36 | Elephant attack, San Diego Wild Animal Park. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 1 | Photo: Frank Strout's animals extraordinaire. | |
| Letters Needed | Jones, Kari | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 2 | California, bill to ban elephant rides. |
| Hotline | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 2 | Elephant truck fire, elephant Sue. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 3 | Deaths. Norma Jinx Adams, circus performer. James Wilkes, circus man. | |
| Routes | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 4 | Routes: Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; James Cole All Star; Hubler International; Medinah Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Culpepper; Royal Hanneford. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 6 | Elephant ride, elephant runs away. | |
| People | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 6 | Viley Priest. Bob Welz, ringmaster. Jim Vogelgesang, clown. Georgia Rogers, aerialist. | |
| Dinner Date Set | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 6 | CFA news. | |
| Camels | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 8 | Dave Hale, camels. | |
| New Garden Scratched | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 10 | Madison Square Garden. | |
| Luncheon Club | Conley, Jane | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 12 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. Paul Eagles' career. |
| Correction | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 13 | Correction, Feb. 6, 1989 issue, p. 36, Note on RBBB train. | |
| Early Day Star | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 13 | Dan Rice, clown, 1885. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 13 | Joseph Allen, elephant keeper, killed by elephant. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 14, 16, 18 | News. Chris Bryant. Mel Silverlake. Becky Loter, concessions. Tarzan Zerbini's show acts. Jose Cole Circus. John Cuneo. Trudy Strong. Jackie Zerbini. Others. | |
| Winter Circus in U.K. | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 15, 23 | Britain. Cottle & Austen's Circus information, acts. Moscow Circus information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 22 | Bob Moore, dogs. Jim Stafford. Steven Wallenda, Angel. Daniel Rosen, juggler. | |
| Circus Crowd | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 22 | RBBB circus. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 22 | Deaths. Antonio Ferreira, midget. Charles Mason, circus man. | |
| Shrine Circus | Laird, John David | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 23 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus information, some acts. |
| Show Date Signed | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 23 | Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus information. | |
| Zerbini Circus | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 24-25 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Seeks Clown Music | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 25 | Looking for clown music recordings. | |
| Show Acts | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 26 | Hubler International Circus acts. | |
| People | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 26 | Haines family, high wire. Hugo Zuniga, Bogar. | |
| Australian Notes | McDonald, Charles | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 27 | Australia. Royale American Super Circus, Barry Nixon. Circus Belli. Perry Bros. Circus. Silvers Circus. |
| New Home Sought | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 27 | Elephant, Casey, at Busch Gardens, killed keeper. | |
| Florida News Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 28 | RBBB red unit. Festival Circus. Sarasota parade and festival. |
| Arabian Nights Show | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 29-31 | Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre show, acts. |
| People | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 31 | Jurgen Schulz, Kathie, Catskill Game Farm. | |
| From Minnesota | Hackett, Marjorie | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 32-34, 35 | Robert Ringling's Spangles, 1943. Bea Mason. Camille Cattal. Laura May McKenzie Petrello. Paul Nelson, Nelson family. Dudley Riggs. Others, miscellaneous information. |
| People | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 35 | Flying Karamazov, jugglers. Alonzo, magic. | |
| Harpo Is Busy | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 35 | Harpo, clown. | |
| Passing Parade | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 36 | Humor. | |
| Just a Few Notes | 18 | 9 | 1989 | Feb | 27 | 36 | RBBB elephants. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 1 | Photo: Three clowns, Joe Sherman, Aye Jaye, Frankie Little. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 2 | Information on clowns Joe Sherman, Aye Jaye, Frankie Little. | |
| About Elephants | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 2 | 1895, elephants at Proctor's Pleasure Palace. | |
| Winter Circus in U.K. | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 3, 10 | Britain. Chipperfield Bros. Circus acts. Royalles Circus acts. Jay Miller's Circus information, acts. Roberts Bros. Super Circus acts. Circus Hoffman. |
| Routes | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 4 | Routes: Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Medinah Shrine; Royal Hanneford. Other shows. | |
| Circus Joe Writes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 6 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Bush's Help Sought | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 6 | Effort to declare African elephant an endangered species. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 6 | Death. Robert Bruce Hinkson, clown. | |
| Vegas Magic Act | Burdett, Robert | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 8 | Carlton, illusionist. Dr. David Sloan, acrobat, history prof. |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 12-15 | Circus Vargas information. Cyril Mills, Bertram Mills Circus. Fornasari family. Karen Williams, cloud swing. Ron Holiday, Joy. John Cuneo. Jackie Zerbini. Sonny Moore, dogs. Pam Moore. Circus Bruno. Pinky del Monte, Nina. Johnny Herriott. Buckles Woodcock. Sue Lenz, chimps. Others. | |
| People | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 15 | Joe Schmitt, clown. Bobby Berosini, orangutan. Anthony Gatoo, juggler. | |
| From So. California | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 16-17, 18 | Tom Cooper, artist. Don Bridwell. Buck Nolan. Moscow Circus. Zerbo, clown shoes. Doug Ashton, Sally. Acts on Disney on Parade show. Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Domingo Feliz Jr., clown. |
| Circus in Town | Doris, Tony | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 18 | Tahiti, Whirling's Circus, information. |
| Circus! In London | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 19 | Exhibition, Circus! Circus! (London, England). |
| Notes | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 19 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| New Restrictions | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 21 | Wonder Zoo animals left in trucks, Fairfax, VA shopping center. New laws on traveling animal exhibits planned. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 21 | Grandstand seats collapse at bull ring in South America. | |
| People | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 21 | John Kelly, 12 ft. high tricycle. | |
| Clown Inductees | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 22 | Inductees to Clown Hall of Fame. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 22 | Death. Zella Wintermute Hall, owner. | |
| Fla. Fair Notes | Beard, John | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 23 | Eddie Zacchini produced Florida State Fair circus, information, acts. |
| Circus Chairman | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 23 | Medinah Shrine Circus chairman. | |
| 89 Sarasota Parade | Bradbury, Joe | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 24-28 | Details on the Sarasota International Circus Parade. |
| People | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 28 | Clowns: Eddie Sherman, Joyce Daniels, Bob Emerico. Jaime Garcia, canvas boss. Ron Dykes, Robin Ann. Teresa Hayden. Lilian Herrgottova, foot juggling. Bill Brickles, dogs. Paul Dean, clown. | |
| Convention Time | Fengel, Eleanor G. | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 29-30 | Windjammers' convention. |
| At Monte Carlo | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 31-32 | Acts at Monte Carlo Circus Festival. | |
| People | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 32 | Lalo Murillo. Lily Perez. Grace McIntosh. | |
| Kelly Circus Farm | Sanders, Francis E. | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 33-36 | Kelly circus farm, Peru, IN, winter quarters, history. |
| Trademark Dispute | 18 | 10 | 1989 | Mar | 6 | 36 | Bozo the clown trademark. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 1 | Photo: Cristiana. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 2 | Cristiana, wife of Billy Earl, performer. | |
| Vargas Is Good Show | Lewis, Dan | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 2 | Circus Vargas. |
| Elephant Care Law | Moses, John R. | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 3, 6 | California, propsed laws, elephant handling methods. |
| Routes | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 4 | Routes: Circus of the Kids; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hubler International; Medinah Shrine; Nile Temple Shrine; Royal Hanneford green, red; Sunshine Magic. Other shows. | |
| Lot of Coke | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 4 | Sales of Coca Cola. | |
| People | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 4 | Leon Pinter, musician. James C. McIntyre, exec. dir. Steve LaPorte, clown. | |
| People | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 6 | Book, "Newmann, the Pioneer Mentalist," by James B. Alfredson. | |
| Two Shows Hosted | Friday, Jon | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 8 | Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus. Royal Hanneford Circus. Gerard Soules, dogs. David Copperfield. |
| People | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 8 | Don Bridwell, Buck Nolan, clowns. David Vendetti. | |
| Shrine Circus in Ky. | Payne, Henry & Sally | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 10 | Ron Kelroy produce Shrine circus acts, staff. |
| People | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 10 | B. K. Silverlake, racing pigs. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 12, 14, 16 | News. Royal Hanneford Circus. Mike Naughton, clown. Francis Brunn, juggler. Heidi Herriott. Acts with Wayne McCarey's show. Gaylord Maynard. Nancy Giordano. James M. Cole Circus. Big Apple Circus. RBBB gold, Japan. Hentoff & Hoyer, aerialists. Cheryl Jones. Rudi Lenz, Sue. Others. | |
| Notes | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 16 | Two Hemispheres Bandwagon, CWM. | |
| Nominations Open | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 18 | Nomination instructions, Circus Hall of Fame, Peru, IN. | |
| Fair Feature | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 18 | Acts at Florida State Fair. | |
| George Carden Show | Kingston, Harry L. | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 22 | George Carden Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 22 | Man doing parachute jumps fell to his death, Oregon. | |
| Audition Planned | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 23 | Make A Circus information. | |
| Bid for Braves | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 23 | RBBB. | |
| New Tent Officers | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| People | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 24 | Ron Sipe, magic. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 25-28 | Herriott Circus information, acts. List of circuses, shows playing Florida. Gee Gee Engesser. Gaylord Maynard. Independent Showman's Association Circus information. |
| Hotline | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 28 | Holly D. Novacek, rodeo rider, death. | |
| At West Palm Beach | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 30 | George Coronas Circus acts, staff. | |
| Show Acts Named | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 30 | Acts at Detroit sports show. | |
| Notes | Burger, Bill | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 30 | Culpepper & Merriweather route cards. |
| Tribute | Barnes, Harold | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 31-32, 33 | Hal Smith (Hubert Castle), career. |
| Hotline | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 33 | Alexander Zelenov (Sasha), tiger trainer. | |
| Another Great One | Davis, Kim | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 34-36 | Tommy Hanneford produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Notes | Friday, Jon | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 36 | TV show, "Great Circuses of the World." |
| In Memory | 18 | 11 | 1989 | Mar | 13 | 36 | Death. Jane R. Shelhamer, race track owner, equipment, daughter of Richard T. Ringling. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 1 | Photo: Danny DuVal. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 2 | Danny DuVal, one finger stand. | |
| Monkeys in Boxes | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 2 | Monkeys abandonded at airport. | |
| He'd Like to Know | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 2 | Toby Tyler Circus hippos, Pricilla, Garf. | |
| Culpepper Show | McGinn, John | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 3, 6 | Culpepper & Merriweather Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 4 | Routes: Circus of the Kids; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Cyprus Shrine; George Hubler; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| School Circus Show | Moyer, Jim | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 6 | Fairfax, VA, elementary school circus. |
| New Lot | Deptula, Rich | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 6 | CFA news. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 8 | Johnny Meah, Joan Manlove, marriage. |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 10, 12, 14 | Austin Miles' book, "Don't Call Me Brother." John Cox, tigers. Frank Curry. Jacqueline Zerbini. Royal Hanneford Circus acts. Gerard Zerbini, death. Johnny Jordan, Patsy. Johnny Herriott. Sarasota Circus Parade information, people. Senor Rai. Hedy Jo Starr, costumes. | |
| Tigers by the Tail | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 16 | David Wynn, trapeze, tiger attack. | |
| Garza Brothers | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 16 | Garza Brothers (Mario, Eberado, Oscar), statue act. | |
| Rent Is Overdue | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 17 | Wild Animal Retirement Village. | |
| People | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 17 | Michael D. Sporrer. Boris Frank, CWM. | |
| Crack Was Visible | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 18 | Carnival ride accident. | |
| People | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 18 | Josh Herman, juggling clown. Daniel Rosen, juggler. Joe green, Clown. Others. | |
| Circus Joe Writes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 19 | Eddie Zacchini produced Florida State Fair circus, information. Rix family bear show. |
| Gibsonton '89 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 22 | Louie Munoz family (Los Argentionos). Guttys. Lee Stevens, baboons. Others. |
| Hotline | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 22 | Malaysia, crocodile eats man. | |
| New Book | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 23 | Book, "Muddy Lots, Wagon Tracks and Peanut Sacks," by Jack S. Smith. | |
| Sarasota Festival | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 23 | Sarasota Festival. | |
| Sarasota Parade | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 24-26 | Sarasota Circus Parade details, people. Show people at the events. |
| In Memory | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 26 | Death. Joan Woodbury, film actress. | |
| Clown School Set | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 27 | University of Georgia, Internatoinal School of Clown Performing Arts. | |
| Hamid-Morton Show | Kearns, Thomas | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 28-29 | Hamid-Morton Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Dates Set | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 29 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club Circus. | |
| News from So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 30-31 | Larry Cisewski, knife throwing act. John Strong III, illusion sideshow. Tommy Scott's medicine show information. |
| Do You Remember? | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 31 | Circus terms. | |
| 119th RBBB Edition | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 32-33 | RBBB red unit, people, acts. |
| People | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 33 | Murray Fein, chameleons. Harry Albacker. | |
| Ponies Auction a Hit | Manns, William | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 34-35 | Auction of carousel art, circus antiques, Tampa, FL. |
| Chimps Endangered | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 35 | African chimpanzee declared endangered species. | |
| CFA'ers Visit Circus | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 35 | CFA news. | |
| Talks About Clowns | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 36 | Allen Binkley, clown. | |
| Morale Groupe | Haviland, Hal | 18 | 12 | 1989 | Mar | 20 | 36 | Dick Wilson, booking. John Cloutman, Lena, book "Mr. Circus." |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 1 | Photo: Lubov Pisarenkova. | |
| Petting Zoo | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 2 | Jim Stephen's Cross Creek Petting Zoo. Elephant, Chupa. | |
| People | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 2, 3 | Don Bridwell. Mike Cecere. Bobby Gibbs, elephant act. | |
| Paris Circus Festival | Covington, Don | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 3 | Paris, France. International Circus of the Future Festival, award winners. |
| Routes | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Circus of the Kids; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. | |
| Big John in No. Calif. | Mendonca, Vern | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 6 | Big John Strong International Magic and Variety Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Clown | Deptula, Rich | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 8 | Dan Buckley, clown. |
| In Memory | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 8 | Death. Clarence K. Moseley, fan. | |
| Camel's View | Clyde the camel | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 10 | Camel and Ostrich Racing Show. |
| Farnum Show News | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 12 | Farnum Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| From the Desk of | Wood, Pete | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 14, 16 | Pete Wood's show people visitors. |
| In the Mail | Larabee, Lucky | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 16 | Hubert Castle. |
| Dog Survives Fall | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 16 | Dog falls from 85 ft. building. | |
| How to Build Muscle | Moyer, Jim | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 18 | Magazine article on building strength refers to circus performers as models, Cirque du Soleil performers' photos. |
| Milwaukee Parade | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 18 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee. | |
| Magic Christmas Show | Davis, Jim | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 20 | Acts with Magic Christmas Show. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 21-23 | Duke Keller's Wilder Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Sarasota Fair | Fettig, Kit | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 24 | Sarasota Fair circus, parade. |
| American Cont'l Circus | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 25-26 | American Continental Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Garden Bros. Circus | Slenker, Bill | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 27, 29 | Garden Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Flint Opening | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 28, 30, 31 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Winners Are | Fay, Keith | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 29 | Monte Carlo International Circus Festival award winners. |
| Snakebite Victim | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 31 | Snake researcher bitten, Salt Lake City. | |
| Chimp Importation | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 31 | Imported chimpanzees, Detroit Zoo. | |
| Showtime USA | 18 | 13 | 1989 | Mar | 27 | 32 | Rick Legg's Showtime USA Circus information, acts. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 1 | Photo: Robin and Ron Dykes. | |
| Barr/Dykes Wedding | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 2 | Ron Dykes, Robin Darr, wedding. | |
| Soviet Tour | Milliken, Bettina | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 3, 6, 8, 10 | Circus tour in Soviet Union. |
| Routes | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 4 | Routes: Afifi Shrine; Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Paul Eagles Club; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red. Other shows. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 12 | Disneyland aerial ride stalls. | |
| Man Faces Charges | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 12 | Illegal exporting elephant ivory, Yemen. | |
| People | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 14 | Bobby Steele, bears. Carol Philips. Velma Lowry. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 14 | Deaths. Eugene M. Haerlin, at times toured with Cole Bros. Skeeter Vaughan, western performer. | |
| Relief Fund Circus | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 16 | International All Star Circus acts. | |
| Some Circus Notes | Covington, Don | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 17 | Cirque D'Hiver building. TV show, "Trapeze." Circus Krone. |
| In the Mail | Morris, Doug | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 18-19 | Hubert Castle, aka Hal Silvers. |
| Florida State Fair | Freedman | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 22 | Concert at Florida State Fair. |
| In Memory | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 22 | Death. Mike Aria, bear act. | |
| Florida News Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 24 | Miscellaneous information. |
| Circus Gatti Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 25-27 | American Continental Circus information, acts. |
| Circus at Conference | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 27 | Theatre conference, Louisville, KY, circus presentations. | |
| CFA Tent Meeting | Logelin, Edward C. | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 28 | CFA news. |
| Busy Weekend in Fla. | Ridenour, Jim | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 30-31 | Sarasota circus week. International All Star Circus. Allan Hills' Great American Circus, staff. Cristiani family circus. Roberts Bros. Circus. |
| Can You Help? | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 32 | Felix Adler exhibit. | |
| Circus Krone | Covington, Don | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 32 | Circus Krone (Germany) information, acts. |
| Hannefor at Palace | DaDeppo, George | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 33 | Royal Hanneford Circus. |
| It's a War | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 34-35 | Kenya, Africa, elephant poachers. | |
| Restrictions Apply | 18 | 14 | 1989 | Apr | 3 | 35 | Ordinance, Fairfax County (VA), traveling animal exhibits. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 1 | Photo: Mark Karoly. | |
| People | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 2 | William Machtel, clown. John Hadfield, clown. Others. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 2 | Mark Karoly. Royal Hanneford Circus. | |
| Circus Vargas | Morrison, William | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 3, 6, 8 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; M & M; Maine Shrine; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 10, 14 | Cristiani family circus, Circus Fantasy, information, acts. |
| Gibsonton '89 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 12 | Showmen's Club of Gibsonton party. |
| Special Performance | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 15 | Jeffrey B. McMullen, clown. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 15 | Death. John L. Sullivan, fan. | |
| Kelly Miller Opens | Stone, Arthur W. | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 19, 22, 25 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| New Find! | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 23 | Contacting the spirit of Harry Houdini. | |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Wiebush, Joe | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 24 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Text Book Comment | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 25 | Textbook, article on banning animals from circuses. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 25 | Death. Richard W. Cox, Jr., public relations, manager. | |
| CFA Group Meets | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 26 | CFA news. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 26 | Hal Haviland. | |
| People | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 28 | Billy McCabe, clown. | |
| Show Line Up of Acts | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 28 | George Carden Circus acts. | |
| Book Review | Braun, S. | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 30-31 | Book review, "Knife & Tomahawk Throwing," by Harry K. McEvoy. |
| In the Mail | King, Jack | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 31 | Yma Sumac, singer. |
| People | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 31 | Warren Gale, band dir. Ronn Lucas, vent. David Strassman, vent. | |
| Great American | Bradbury, Joe | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 33-35 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, band. |
| Show Program | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 35 | Royal Hanneford Circus acts. | |
| Allen Bros. Circus | Kingston, Harry L. | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 36 | Allen Bros. Circus information. |
| News Notes | 18 | 15 | 1989 | Apr | 10 | 36 | Kurt Casady, Heidi, rings, perch, cradle. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 1 | Photo: Don Bridwell and Buck Nolan. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 2 | Don Bridwell, Buck Nolan, clowns. | |
| Has New Address | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 2 | Paul Yoder, music composer. | |
| CMB Show Planned | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 2 | CMB news. | |
| Medinah Shrine Circus | Jones, Sheelagh | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 3 | Eddie Zachinni produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Busy Weekend | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 3 | Circuses playing Boston. | |
| Routes | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Hubler International; M & M; Maine Shrine; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 6, 8 | Great Ammerican Circus information, acts. |
| Tent Hosts Circus | Bartholomew, Betty | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 8 | CFA news. |
| Hotline | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 8 | England. Fair ground cable car, people trapped. | |
| Hanneford at Dalla | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 10, 12 | Tommy Hanneford Circus information, acts, band. |
| Less Elephants | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 12 | Elephant poaching. | |
| Mardi Gras | Lynch, Frank | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 13 | Mardi Gras dinner show, circus theme. |
| In Memory | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 13 | Death. F. Logan Prichett, magician. | |
| Show Sets Records | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 14 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. | |
| Showtime USA Circus | Anderson, Olaf Jr. | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 16 | Showtime USA Circus information, staff, acts. |
| New Tenn. Law? | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 20 | Tennessee, proposed law, special permits for exhibiting animal acts. | |
| Record Set in Japan | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 20 | Siegfried & Roy. | |
| Zoo Tigers Fight | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 21 | Pittsburgh (PA) Zoo, Siberian tigers fight. | |
| Hanneford in N.C. | Pitts, Jim | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 22-23 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 23 | Harry Albacker, magic. | |
| Shrine Circus | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 24 | Eddie Zachinni Olympic International Circus information, acts. |
| Detroit Circus Season | Waldron, Dan | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 26-27 | Detroit (MI). Tarzan Zerbini produced Shrine circus information, acts. Royal Hanneford Circus. Moscow Circus. |
| Circus Wish | Rodriguez, Carlos M. | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 27 | Poem. |
| Sunshine Magic Circus | DuVal, Trina | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 29 | Sunshine Magic Circus information, acts. |
| Misc. Notes | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 31 | Elephant Snuffy. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 31 | Death. Harry Gorman, veterinarian. | |
| Zerbini Circus | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 32 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. | |
| People | 18 | 16 | 1989 | Apr | 17 | 32 | Nick Lewin, comic. Don Bloomer, Kristine Silva, elephant Bertha. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 1 | Photo: Peter Rosendahl Unicycle Show. | |
| People | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 2 | Larry Gagnon, horse trainer. Carole Roscoe, horses. Paul Hoskinson, dogs. | |
| New Briefs | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 2 | Michael Jackson to frame a circus. Mid-Atlantic Clown Association convention. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 3 | Lou Jacobs, Mark Anthony, clowns. |
| Routes | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; M & M; Maine Shrine; Mighty McDaniel; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Hanneford red; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Not Forgotten | DaDeppo, George | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 6 | Hubert Castle. |
| In Memory | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 6 | Death. Charles MacDonald, manager, magic shows. | |
| Seattle Shrine Date | Bartholomew, Betty | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 8 | Gatti's Amreican Continental Circus acts. |
| Sunshine Magic Circus | Cole, Doug | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 10 | Sunshine Magic Circus information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 10 | Jack Franklin, calliope. Bill Irwin, clown. Michael Barrett, ringmaster. Rob Allen, Carol. Stan Kramien, magic. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 12 | Death. Norman Atwell, clown. | |
| People | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 12 | Carina Held, contortion. Greg Raintree-Hegwer family's Backyard Circus. Harpo, clown. | |
| Beatty Circus | Weibush, Joe | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 14, 23 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Famous Cole | Sandman, Don | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 16 | Famous Cole Circus information, band, acts. |
| People | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 16 | John Herriott, Ruth, and Laura, Cindy, Heidi. Kenneth J. Feld. | |
| You Can Fight Back | Philips, Carol | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 18-19 | New Mexico, exhibiting wolves. |
| Wm. Kay Circus | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 20, 24, 36 | William Kay produced Shrine circus, information, acts. |
| Fla. Circus Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 23 | Beatty-Cole Circus, information, clowns. |
| Visiting at Quarters | Schroeder, Orlyn | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 25 | Culpepper Circus information. Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Parade Feature | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 26 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee. Two Hemispheres band wagon. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 26 | Death. John W. Sullivan, fan. | |
| More Hanneford | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 29-30 | Tommy Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Photo Display | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 30 | John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art photo display. | |
| Gib'twn '89 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 32, 33 | Roerts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| In the Mail | Johnson, Red | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 33 | Animal activists. |
| No Elephant Boots | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 34 | Acme Boot Co., no longer making elephant skin boots. | |
| They're Weighed In | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 34 | Knowland Park Zoo, Oakland, CA, elephants' weights. | |
| CFA Speaker Named | Bartholomew, Betty | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 35 | CFA news. |
| Austin Miles on TV | Bissonette, Pat | 18 | 17 | 1989 | Apr | 24 | 36 | Austin Miles (aka Alvie Lee Maddox). |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 1 | Photo: Bonnie Bale. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 2 | Bonnie Bale (Carr), George Carr. | |
| Suit Filed | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 2 | Lawsuit, Tulsa State Fair ride accident. | |
| Notes | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 2 | Henderson, NC, circuses can only play in designated malls. | |
| In the Mail | Canary, Clarence | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 3 | Clarence Canary, performer, was not with Lewis Bros. Circus. Bobby Gordon. |
| Hotline | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 3 | Tony Jose Silva (Flying Starlings), trapeze, fall. | |
| Routes | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Great London; Kelly-Miller; M & M; Maine Shrine; Mighty McDaniel; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green, red; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 6, 8, 10 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts. Wally Naghtin. |
| In Memory | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 10 | Deaths. Matilda Clough, Ziegfeld's secretary. Herbert Mills, singer, Mills Bros. | |
| Kelly Miller Opens | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 12, 14, 16 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| They're Coming Back | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 16 | Moscow Circus. | |
| Acts Set at CWM | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 18 | Acts at Circus World Museum, Baraboo. Information on the museum activities. | |
| People | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 18 | Tarzan Zerbini's circus. D. R. Miller, Isla. Herb Head, calliope. Kurt Casady, Heidi, perch, cradle. | |
| Fla. Circus Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 24 | Boardwalk and Baseball Park. |
| People | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 24 | Larry Gagnon. Rocky Romoni, horse trainer. Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| Hubler Int. Circus | Sandman, Don | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 25 | George Hubler's International Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Show Program | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 26 | Ernie McLean Productions Shrine circus acts. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 28 | Carmita Fornasari (Flying Fornasari Troupe), fall. | |
| New Laws Due | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 28 | New USDA rules and regulations. | |
| Gibsonton '89 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 28 | Laura Herriott. Great American Circus. Skippy Seigel, clown. Others. |
| Vegas Report | Taylor, Gordon | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 30-31 | Senor Rai. |
| Meeting Announced | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 31 | CMB news. | |
| News from So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 33-35 | Circus Vargas. Wini McKay. Chuck Farnum, Sue. Bill Biggerstaff, Sue. Emmett Kelly Jr. Others. |
| Seat at the Circus | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 36 | Elderhostel week, presenters, activities. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 18 | 1989 | May | 1 | 36 | Australia. Circus Royale, flood. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 1 | Photo: Ed Russell, Magic Mania Show. | |
| Easter Jackpot | Hughes, Richard E. | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 2, 24 | Cole Bros. Indoor Circus information, acts. |
| Kelly Miller Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 3, 6 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Routes | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Coronas; Culpepper; Great London; Mighty McDaniel; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford green; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Circus Tour in Japan | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 8 | Great American Circus '89 information, acts. Paul V. Kaye, producer. | |
| Show Is on Tour | Davison, Pat | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 10 | American Showtime Circus information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 10 | Josef W. Smiley, magic. Tony Duncan, juggler. | |
| Ocelot to be at Dinner | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 12 | CFA news. | |
| Show Notes | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 12 | Circus Vargas. | |
| Circus in N.C. | Benson, Ken | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 13 | Great American Circus information. |
| They Catch Quad | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 13 | Flying Lunas, quadruple. Jose Luna, Francisco Luna. | |
| P.N.W. Report | Sporrer, Michael | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 14, 16 | Zerbini International Circus information, acts. |
| New Project Set | Cavin, Lee | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 16 | Endangered species research park, Ohio. |
| Another Law? | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 16 | Missouri, proposed law, prohibiting any endangered species. | |
| N.Y. Salutes RBBB Star | House, Albert | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 17 | RBBB, Gunther Gebel-Williams. |
| Show Date | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 17 | Circus Tihany. | |
| Two of a Kind | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 18, 23 | England. Gerry Cottle's circuses information. Roberts brothers circuses information. Philip Gandey's show information. Circus Fiesta. Chiperfield Bros. Circus. Paulo's family circus. Jay Miller's circus. Circus Hoffman. Mary Chipperfield's circus. Tamara Coco's Circus. Mike Austin's Circus. Peter Jay's circuses. |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 20-22 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, staff, acts. |
| CFA Top Meeting | Abbott, Fred R. | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 22 | CFA news. |
| Circus in Sioux Falls | Gabel, Marvin | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 23 | George Carden's Circus International information. |
| Ringling at Roanoke | Overstreet, Jerry | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 23 | RBBB blue unit. |
| People | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 24, 25 | Angel Wallenda. Ursula Boettcher. Spanky & Ramirez, clowns. Hal Haviland, Carol Roscoe. Ed Russell, magic. Renato Anastasini, Bobbie. | |
| Hanneford in Ohio | Sandman, Don | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 25 | Royal Hanneford Circus green unit, information, acts. |
| Circus Notes | Kingston, Harry L. | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 26, 36 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Book Wins Praise | Leigh, Skyler | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 28 | Book, "Makin' Circles With a Rope," by Marv Girard. |
| Dirk Arthur on TV | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 30 | Dirk Arthur, illusions, animal trainer. | |
| Funding for Train | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 30 | Great Circus Parade train. | |
| M & M Circus | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 31 | M & M Circus information, staff, acts. | |
| Museum to Reopen | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 31 | Barnum Museum, Bridgeport. | |
| Show Party | Conley, Jane | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 32 | CFA news. |
| Fans Plan Meeting | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 32 | CFA news. | |
| Educational Program | Johnson, Bruce | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 34 | RBBB Clown College. University of Wisconsin Clown Camp, staff. Laugh Makers Variety Arts Conference, staff. |
| In Memory | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 34 | Deaths. Gottleib J. Fisher, tallest couple. Billy McCabe, clown. | |
| Show Notes | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 35 | Billy Baker, clown. Dolly Baker, clown. | |
| People | 18 | 19 | 1989 | May | 8 | 35 | John Suter, dogs. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Others. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 1 | Photos: Jose Torres. | |
| In the News | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 2 | Murray Fein or Fien, chameleons, lizzards. | |
| Circus Designs | Henricks, Tom | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 2 | George DaDeppo, circus artist. |
| Holiday Hippodrome | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 3, 6 | Bill Garden's Holiday Hippodrome show information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 4 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Odyssey; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal American; Royal Hanneford green, red; Shrine; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Tihany. Other shows. | |
| Awards Presented | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 6 | Inductees, Clown Hall of Fame. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 6 | Death. Richard W. Cox, public relations, manager. | |
| Circus at Seattle | Sporrer, Michael | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 8 | Circus Gatti information, acts. |
| Show Notes | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 8 | Royal Hanneford Circus. RR car, "Jomar." | |
| At Animal Auction | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 8 | Show people at 5-H Ranch Animal Auction. | |
| Panic Avoided | Morrison, William | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 10 | Circus Vargas information, loss of electric power. |
| Carson & Barnes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 12-13 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Int'l All Star Circus | Taylor, Gordon | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 14-15 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, acts, band. |
| Murat Shrine Show | Sandman, Don | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 16, 21 | Royal Hanneford Circus red unit acts. |
| Fun Fest Special | Davison, Pat | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 16A | Ancient City Fun Fest show, Augustine, FL. |
| Gibsonton '89 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 16A | Tom Cooper, circus painter. Billy McCabe, clown. |
| Holiday Circus Express | Gordon, Harry | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 16B,20A | European circus tour. List of circuses. Circus Martin Hansen. Moscow Circus. State Circus of East Germany. |
| Ringling Red Unit | Carver, Gordon | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 17, 20 | RBBB red unit. |
| Book Review | Waldron, Dan | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 20 | Book review, "Man of Magic and Mystery: A Guide to the Work of Walter B. Gibson," by J. Randolph Cox. |
| In the News | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 21 | Irv Romig, clown. | |
| Magic Promotion | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 22 | Kay Wharton produced magic show. | |
| Tusks Not for Sale | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 22 | Southeby's removes elephant tusks from auction sale. | |
| Florida Report | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 23 | List of former members of the Alberto Zoppe riding troupe. Nerveless Nocks, sway pole. Timi Loyal, Denise. Suarez family. |
| Hanneford in Houston | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 24-25 | Hanneford Circus information, band, acts, staff. |
| Some Palace Notes | Henricks, Tom | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 25 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, visitors. |
| News from So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 26-28 | Great Circus of the World show cancelled. Austin Miles. Award winners, Academy of Magical Awards. Farnum Bros. Circus acts. Circus Tihany information. Circus Vargas. John Strong III. Stacey Moore, dogs. Murray Fien, chameleons. Others. |
| People | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 28 | Anton LeVey, calliope player. Brian Gillis, magic. Others. | |
| Show Line Up | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 29 | George Coronas produced Shrine circus acts. | |
| Show Program | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 29 | M & M Circus acts. | |
| Rare Rhino Finding | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 31 | Javan rhinos, Vietnam. | |
| People | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 31 | Jeanette Williams. Others. | |
| Correction | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 32 | Correction, previous issue, Miniature Horse Farm. | |
| In the News | 18 | 20 | 1989 | May | 15 | 32 | George Bush, pilot, scared elephants. | |
| (Illustration) | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 1 | Illustration: "Let Freedom Ring" spec centerpiece, Circus Vargas, 1989. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 2 | Circus Vargas spec information. Dale Longmire. | |
| Park Being Sold | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 2 | Great Escape Park, Lake George, NY; Fantasy Island. | |
| Some Show Notes | Taylor, Gordon | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 3 | Franzen Bros. Circus statement on their Bengal tigers, endangered species. |
| New Parents | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 3 | Roman Schmitt, Jean. | |
| Routes | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 4, 22 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's; Culpepper; M & M; Nor Temple; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Bentley Bros.; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Peanut; Royal American; Royal Hanneford green, red; Tarzan Zerbini east, west; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Tihany. Other shows. | |
| He Likes Llamas | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 5 | Dennis Weaver, TV star, llamas. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 5 | Eddie Schmitt, tiger trainer, attacked. | |
| News from So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 6, 8, 10 | Circo King Kong information. Circo Jaws information. Circo Tihany information, acts. |
| Show Visitors | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 10 | Visitors at Shrine Circus, Lincoln, NE. John Pelton, animal acts. | |
| People | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 10 | Red Skelton. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 10 | Deaths. Paul Bannan, set designer. Rose Brown, circus management. | |
| True Circus Fan | Ridenour, Jim | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 12 | Clarence Mosley, fan. |
| People | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 12 | Gene Schuler, animal sanctuary. Nerveless Nocks. Others. | |
| Excavation Plans | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 14 | Elephant, Jenny to be excavated, Pontiac, MI. | |
| People | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 14 | Reed Martin, clown. Jimmy James. RBBB circus. | |
| Green Unit Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 15-17 | Beckie Loter, arialist. Carmita Fornasari, aerialist. Pecin Fornasari, trampoline. Jeri Greer. La Tosca, cloud swing. Doady Fornasari. Benny Williams, elephants. Woodcock family. Chico Williams, Karen. Chas. Hotelling, animals, aerial. Johanna Corbeil, cradle, trapeze. Ibarra family. Others. |
| C & B Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 18-19, 22 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Barak Temple Circus | Stone, Arthur W. | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 24-25 | George Coronas produced Shrine circus information, acts. |
| Hanneford Red | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 28-30 | Hanneford Circus red unit information, acts. |
| Circus Visitors | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 30 | People visited in Los Angeles. | |
| Speaking Of | Parker, Jim | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 32-35 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Upcoming Star | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 35 | Tom Bartok, ringmaster, illusions. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 35 | Death. Alica C. Jordan, performer, vendor. | |
| New Tape Released | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 35 | Video, "The Late Great Toby Tyler Circus." | |
| Suit Filed | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 35 | Lawsuit, un-named circus, incident at Lavallete, NJ. | |
| News Notes | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 36 | Flores Family Circus dates. | |
| TV Special | 18 | 21 | 1989 | May | 22 | 36 | RBBB circus, TV show. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 1 | Photo: Flying Tabares, flying trapeze, wheel, high wire, Circus Vargas, 1989. | |
| Letter to W. C. Coup | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 2 | P. T. Barnum's letter to W. C. Coup, 1870. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 2 | Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Big Apple Notes | Lepiarz, John | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 3 | Big Apple Circus dates, acts. |
| Notes | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 3 | Cream City Semi-Circus. | |
| Routes | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 4, 32 | Routes: Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Big John's; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Flores Family; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; M & M; Mighty McDaniel; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford red; Vidbel's Old Time; Tarzan Zerbini east, west; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Tihany; Cirque du Soleil; Beatty-Cole. Other shows. | |
| Some Fla. Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 6 | Bumpsy Anthony, clown. |
| Gibsonton '89 | Cooper, Tom | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 8, 10 | Peter Rebernig, Margaret. Wally Naghtin. Rhoma Y. Minchell. Franz Czeisler. Erik Adams. |
| Acts in San Fran. | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 10 | Acts at San Francisco. | |
| Bulls in Wreck | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 10 | Rodeo animals truck accident. | |
| Riders Trapped | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 10 | People trapped on carnival rider. | |
| Circus Spectacular | DeWitt, Tom | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 12 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Show Opens in Calif. | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 14 | Sid Kellner's Great London Circus information, acts. | |
| Mighty McDaniel | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 16-17, 20 | Mighty McDaniel Circus information, acts, staff. |
| People | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 20 | Wayne Wissner, magic. | |
| Benefit Circus Day | Conley, Jane | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 21-22 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club Circus. |
| People | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 22 | Ray Grant. | |
| Stop Complaining | Cecere, Mike | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 24 | Circuses, taped music. |
| People | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 24 | Jose Lunas, quad. Johnny Welde Sr. Tino Wallenda Zoppe, high wire. Big John Strong's and Johnny Jordan show. | |
| Zerbini Rock's 'em | Andrew, John | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 25-26 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 28-31 | Billy McCabe, clown. Beatty-Cole Circus. Hugo Zamoratte. Austin Miles. Great Circuses of the World video. Tihany Circus. Flying Rodriguez Troupe. Seppely Bauer, wheel. Pat Davison, Lauren. Acts on Lunsford show. Mark Poltz, trapeze. Nita Bale. Pedro Reis, aerial. Mike Ashton. Lee Reynolds, organist. Bill Bannister, Donna. Herbie Weber. Tommy Lunsford. Billy Orwell (Rogers). Others. | |
| 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | ISSUE HAS SECOND SECTION, PAGE NUMBERS ARE DUPLICATED. | |||
| (Photograph) | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 1 | Photo: Roberto Torres. [second section] | |
| Great American | Pitts, Jim | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 2, 4-6 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, staff, acts, band, equipment. [second section] |
| Llamas Die | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 8 | Llamas, alpacas, enroute to USA, die. [second section] | |
| People | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 8 | Hannah Elizabeth Bayman. [second section] | |
| Wild West Show Set | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 9 | Recreation of Pawnee Bill Wild West Show. [second section] | |
| Correction | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 9 | Correction, Bob Stoddard's article on Mighty McDaniel Circus, John Martinovich. [second section] | |
| Century All Star | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 10, 11 | Century All Star Circus (Canada) information, acts. Al Stencell, owner. [second section] |
| Franzen Bros. Circus | Bradbury, Joe | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 12-13, 16-17 | Franzen Bros. Circus information, acts. [second section] |
| In Memory | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 17 | Death. William McKinley Covan, tap dancer. [second section] | |
| People | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 18 | Llod Loan, David McDoni, clowns. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Herbie Weber. Others. [second section] | |
| In Memory | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | n.p.n. | Deaths. Max Gordon, night clubs. Marion Mack, film actress. [second section] | |
| Big John Opens | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | n.p.n. | Big John Strong Circus Variety Shows, acts. [second section] | |
| Ivory Ban Sought | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | n.p.n. | Kenya, Africa, ban of ivory trade. [second section] | |
| Beatty Show | Taylor, Gordon | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 19-20 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information, acts. [second section] |
| Fame | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 20 | Comment on being famous. [second section] | |
| Some Fla. Notes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 21 | Royal Lipizzan Stallions. Royal Hanneford Circus green unit. [second section] |
| Circus Line Up | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 21 | El Hasa Shrine Circus (KY) acts. [second section] | |
| He's Done It All | Bartholomew, Betty | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 22 | Parley Baer. [second section] |
| People | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 23 | Victor Flores, motorcycle. Michael Davis, juggler. Others. [second section] | |
| They Keep Active | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 23 | Donn Moyer, Nancy, Delano Society Circus. [second section] | |
| Wolf Attack Child | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 23 | Pet wolf attack. [second section] | |
| Moose in Menagerie | Reynolds, Richard J. | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 24-25 | Carson & Barnes Circus menagerie's moose. [second section] |
| Swim with Dolphins | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 25 | Swimming with Dolphins, Florida. [second section] | |
| Book Review | Waldron, Dan | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 26-27 | Book review, "Newmann, the Pioneer Mentalist," by James B. Alfredson. [second section] |
| Magazine Features | 18 | 22 | 1989 | May | 29 | 27 | Paul Binder. Columbus, OH, zoo. [second section] | |
| Overnight Jump | 18 | 23 | 1989 | Jun | 5 | 24 | Acts, Kellner's Great London Circus. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 23 | 1989 | Jun | 5 | 26, 28, 30 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. Davide Zoppe, Susan. Rudi Lenz, Sue. Jimmy James. Barry Sloan, Sheila. Jennifer Gill, Larry. Ron Gill, Mitzie. Gaylord Maynard. Rietta Wallenda. Jody Jordan. Enrico Wallenda, Debbie. Cathy Rogers. Roland Kaiser, concessions. Herriott family. List of people in Alberto Zoppe's riding act. Franzen Bros. Circus. Mike Aria. Arthur T. Brown's Double M Ranch show. George Barreda, Lulu. Ron Holiday, Joy. Brent Bingham, band leader. Elvin Bale, cannon. Luis Munoz, wire. Slick Valentine. Ron Kelroy. Helen Carpenter. Jimmy James. Others. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 23 | 1989 | Jun | 5 | 29 | Death. Esther D. Mason, phone promotions, publicity. | |
| C.V. in Salinas | Erickson, Terry Ross | 18 | 23 | 1989 | Jun | 5 | 32, 34-35 | Circus Vargas information. |
| Would Deter Bears | 18 | 23 | 1989 | Jun | 5 | 35 | Officials, Wyoming national forest, trying to teach grizzly bears to avoid humans. | |
| Wildcats at Zoo | 18 | 23 | 1989 | Jun | 5 | 36 | Rare wildcats, San Diego Zoo. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 1 | Photo: Dot Stone. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 2 | Dot Stone, midway souvenirs, etc. | |
| People | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 2 | Army Maguire, elephants. | |
| Show at Hastings | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 2 | Grace Hanneford produced circus, acts. | |
| Show Plays Illinois | Babcock, Allen | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 3 | Family Showcase Theatre's Indoor Circus, band, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Big John's; Borger Bros.-Circus Berlin; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Cream City Semi; Hamid-Morton; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini east, west; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Clowns on the Move | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 6 | Clownfest '89, New Jersey. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 6 | Death. John Phillips, fan. | |
| News from Peru | Gresham, F. W. | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 8 | Peggy Matheny, Chris Robinson, aerialists. |
| New Officers Named | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 8 | CFA news. | |
| Hanneford in Cincy | Sandman, Don | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 10 | Royal Hanneford red unit acts. |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 12, 14, 16, 18 | Circus Bruno information, acts. Harry Ross, clown. Jimmy Douglass. Gary Henry, Zoe Ann. Timi Loyal, Denyse. Acts with Bentley Bros. Circus. Acts with Jim Grogan's show. Bobby Gibbs. Helen Carpenter. Acts with Gatti Circus. Hamid-Morton Circus acts. Flying Rodriguez. Salaam Troupe, tumblers. Senor Rai. Hugo Zacchini. Joe Sherman. Paul Kay. Acts with Hubler Circus. Johnny Peers, Vicky Fossett. Don Dorsey, trapeze. Others. | |
| People | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 18 | Jacqueline Zerbini. Col Bob and Bobbino, advance. Doug Terranova. John Pelton, animals. Dave Hoover, cats. | |
| CWM Opens Season | Morrison, William | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 18A,18B,21, 22 | Circus World Museum circus, acts. CWM activities, exhibits. |
| Calling Mrs. Houdini | Waldron, Dan | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 19-20 | American Museum of Magic séance, contacting Harry Houdini. |
| People | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 20 | Gene Edwards, stunt man. Buddy McCright, clown. | |
| News from Sweden | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 20 | Sweden. Constant, juggler. | |
| Maine Dates | Snedden, George | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 24-27 | Wayne McCary's Royal Internation Circus inforamtion, staff, acts. |
| People | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 27 | Charles Koehler, Dixiana Circus. | |
| McDaniel Show Closes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 24 | 1989 | Jun | 12 | 29-31 | Mighty McDaniel Circus information. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 1 | Photo: Flying Pages. | |
| Ban Challenged | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 2 | Australia. Perry Bros. Circus challenges performing animals ban. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 2 | Flying Pages information. | |
| Antioch Shrine Circus | Sandman, Don | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 3 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 4, 36 | Routes: Bentley Brosl; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hamid-Morton; Liebel Family blue, red; Pickle Family; Police; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini wet; Wenatchee Youth; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Circus Kingdom. Other shows. | |
| Correction | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 5 | Correction, recent issue ad on Bobby Gibb's birthday. | |
| Showman Dies | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 5 | Death. Gil G. Gray, owner. | |
| Canada Circus Notes | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 6 | Cirque Universal '89 acts. | |
| People | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 6 | Charles Stron, Tony Blanco, clowns. Others. | |
| From So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 8, 10, 12 | Felix Adler, clown. Amelia Adler, clown. Rose Hanlon, clown. Peggy Williams, clown. Carson & Barnes Circus. Karl Winn. Hans Winn. Elek Sebystian. Craig Bonde, cat trainer. John Strong III. Others. |
| Show Biz Okay | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 12 | Culpepper Circus. Fess Reynolds, animal trainer. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 14, 16, 18, 26 | RBBB circus, Japan. Barbara Woodcock. Hope Woodcock. Dalilah Woodcock. Mark Lotz. Doady Fornasari. Paulo Rodriguez, Mary. Nita Bale. John Herriott, Mary Ruth. Jeff Gordon. Becky Loter. Al Leonard. Kay Parker, band leader. Clem Toca, elizabeth, Emile. Carol Marcan. Ricky Wallenda. Luis Munoz. Helen Carpenter. George Hanneford Jr., Kathy. Alain Zerbini. Others. | |
| Hanneford in Mich. | Hartwell, Clarence V. | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 28 | Royal Hanneford Circus information. |
| People | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 29 | Beatty-Cole Circus. | |
| Circus in Ocala | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 29 | Rudy Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Award Plans | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 29 | Sarasota International Festival and Parade. | |
| People | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 31 | Magdalena Farfan, John Greager, marriage. Pierre Beauchemin, elastic man. Bob Emerico, clown. Others. | |
| Huge Gator in Fla. | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 31 | Florida, biggest alligator. | |
| Circus Tribute | Henricks, Tom | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 32 | Tribute to Eloise Bechtold. |
| People | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 32 | Tammy Wallenda Anderson. Lisa Hernandez. | |
| Circusing in Oregon | Hardesty, Tad | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 34-35 | Zerbini Circus. Tony Silva, Freddy. Reid Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Goodbye Mr. Gray | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 35 | Gil Gray, owner. |
| Warnings Are Out | 18 | 25 | 1989 | Jun | 19 | 36 | Warnings on phone solicitations, east coast. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 1 | Photo: Hentoff & Hoyer Duo, double trapeze. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 2 | Jessica Hentoff, Kathy Hoyer, trapeze. | |
| Facility Dedicated | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 2 | Irvin Feld Exhibit Hall, Circus World Museum. | |
| Notes | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 2 | C. A. Wortham shows. | |
| Amer. Showtime Circus | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 3 | Tommy Lunsford's American Showtime Circus information, acts, staff. | |
| Notes | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 3 | Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| Routes | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus Kingdom; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family red, blue; Pickle Family; Royal Hanneford; Tarzan Zerbini east, west; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Gil Gray Succumbs | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 6, 8, 10 | Death. Gil Gray, owner. |
| Fined for Fraud | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 12 | Phone solicitation fraud. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 12 | Death. Pat Anthony, animal trainer. | |
| Peru Family Circus | Sandman, Don | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 14 | Indiana. Peru Circus City road show information (youth). |
| New Record Set | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 16 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| People | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 16 | Dave Smith, cannon. Lucy Loyal. Tracy Byrd, Kristin. Dieter Tasso, juggler. | |
| From So. California | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 18, 27 | Emmett Kelly Jr. Harry Hammond, treasurer. Bobby Kay. Others. |
| Culpepper in Calif. | Bridwell, Don | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 19 | Culpepper Circus information, acts. |
| Good Tour Reported | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 22 | Showtime USA Circus. Rick Legg, Jackie. | |
| Circus Visitors | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 23 | Culpepper Circus. Fess Reynolds, animal trainer. | |
| Big John in Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 24, 26, 29 | Big John Strong's show information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 27 | Buck Nolan, clown. Chuck Burnes. | |
| Two Dates in Calif. | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 28 | Europorama, information, acts. | |
| People | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 28 | Reed Martin, clown. | |
| Circus Vargas In Ore. | Hardesty, Tad | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 31 | Circus Vargas information, acts. Rex Williams. |
| It's Snowing | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 31 | Carson & Barnes Circus. Circus Vargas. | |
| Big John's Circus | Sandman, Don | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 33 | Big John Strong's Children's Variety Circus, acts. |
| Comments on Book | Harck, Ken | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 35 | Book, "Ringling by Any Other Name," by Ernest Albright. |
| Thanks to Fans | 18 | 26 | 1989 | Jun | 26 | 36 | Roberts Bros. Circus. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 1 | Photo: Posso Family, high wire and cradle acts. | |
| Judge's Ruling | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 1, 2 | Rivers Diving Mule acts vs humane society. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 2 | Posso Family information. | |
| Hosts Two Shows | Lawrence, Bill | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 3, 6 | Tarzan Zerbini Circus information. Tommy Hanneford's indoor show information. |
| Routes | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Cream City Semi; Culpepper; Great American; July 4th; Police; Royal Hanneford tent; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Ivory Banned | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 4 | USA and France ban importation of ivory. | |
| Scarborough Faire | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 5, 8, 10 | Acts, shows, activities at Scarborough Faire, Waxahachie, TX. |
| People | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 6 | Charles Stron, juggler. Sandy Strong, sideshow units. Bobby Gibbs, elephants. Doug Terranova. | |
| Change in Dates | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 6 | Osiris Temple Shrine circus, Wheeling, WV. | |
| Lost Luggage | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 6 | Bolshoi Ballet, lost costumes. | |
| Museum Reopens | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 7 | Barnum Museum, Bridgeport. | |
| Gymkana Show | Moyer, Jim | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 9 | University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe show. |
| People | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 9 | John Pattison, vent. Jana Olson, parrot. Willie Tyler, vent. | |
| News Notes | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 9 | Kelly-Miller Circus. | |
| Beatty in No. VA | Moyer, Jim | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 11 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. |
| Hotline | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 11 | Oscar Garcia, aerialist. | |
| Iowa Engagements | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 11 | Donny Johnson's Clyde Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Circus Publicity | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 12 | Newspaper articles on Cirque du Soleil; Circus World Museum; Circus Hall of Fame (Peru, IN). |
| Circus and Me | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 13, 19 | Reprint of 1884 article. Mable Reed, rider, career. | |
| More on Hubert Castle | Bradbury, Joe | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 14 | Hubert Castle (Hal Silvers), career. |
| Circus with Frail Ladies | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 15, 17, 20, 27, 32 | Excerpt from book, "Sagebrush Dentist." Lemen Bros. Circus. | |
| Show Wins | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 16 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| One Man Show | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 17 | Larry Pisoni, clown. | |
| From So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 18 | Acts, shows at circus theme convention party. |
| Circus City News | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 21 | Zoofest '89 hosts Circus City performers (Indiana). |
| News Note | Conway, Tony | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 21 | Billy Martin. James M. Cole. |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 22-24 | Harold Ronk. Patti Wendt, ringmistress. Debbie Wallenda. Flying Valentines. Barbara Van Voorden. Jimmy Douglass. Acts on Garden Bros. Circus. Baron Von Uhl. Harold Barnes. Acts playing M & M Circus. Don Philips, Don, wolves. Others. | |
| Speaks to CFA Tent | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 24 | Jeff Chalmers, marketing dir. | |
| Under the Big Top | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 25 | M & M Circus information, acts. | |
| CFA's Meet in GA | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 25 | CFA news. | |
| Wallendas to Alaska | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 26 | Great Wallendas, International Circus Royale information. | |
| People | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 26 | Birdie McClaine, juggler, unicycle. Gary Henry. Harpo, clown. Others. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 28 | Billy McCabe tribute. | |
| Shrine Circus | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 29 | George Hubler's International Circus information, acts. | |
| Carousel Museum | Manns, William | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 30-31 | New England Carousel Museum, Bristol, CT. |
| Show Report | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 31 | M & M Circus acts. | |
| People | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 32 | Valentino, high wire. Sandy Strong, tickets. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 32 | Death. Wallace G. Winter, fan. | |
| People | 18 | 27 | 1989 | Jul | 3 | 33 | Deloris Walden. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 1 | Photo: Phil McDonald, ringmaster. | |
| Cowgirl Honored | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 1 | Ruth Salmon, cowgirl, career. | |
| RBBB Heads West | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 2 | RBBB red unit. | |
| Circus Party | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 2 | Acts on circus themed party, Oak Brook, IL. | |
| People | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 2 | Karen Howe, trapeze, dressage. | |
| Blamed Placed | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 2 | Joe Allen, elephant trainer, killed by elephant at Busch Gardens. | |
| Tamara Coco's Circus | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 3 | England. Tamara and Ali Hassani, non-animal circus, information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 4 | Routes: Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus City Festival; Culpepper; International Circus Royale; Liebel Family blue, red; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Royal Hanneford tent; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Circus Kingdom; Kelly-Miller; Knie; Nock. Other shows. | |
| People | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 4 | Dallas Stiver, clown. Michael Jackson's menagerie. David Copperfield. | |
| She Speaks Out | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 5 | Protest, 40 horse wagon horses' training, Paul Sparrow. | |
| News Brief | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 5 | Circus World Museum, Baraboo. | |
| CFA Tent Meeting | Bender, Wilbert | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 5 | CFA news. |
| Beatty Cole Notes | House, Albert F. | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, staff. |
| Elephants | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 7 | Elephant bull men. |
| C & B Notes | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 7 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Birthday Party | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 7 | Brookfield Zoo elephant. | |
| Circus Wedding | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 8 | Rene Coker, Ron Johnson, clowns, wedding. | |
| In the News | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 8 | Circus Berlin acts. Beatty-Cole elephants. Benny Williams, elephant Anna May. Big Apple Circus, Michael Christansen. | |
| Due in the Fall | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 8 | Book, "Ringmaster! My Year on the Road with the Greatest Show on Earth," by Kristopher Antekeier, Greg Aunapu. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 8 | Donnie Carr, elephant boss. | |
| Rumor Dept. | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 8 | Dr. Pepper Circus. | |
| Petit in Paris | Henry, Diana | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 9, 10 | Philippe Petit, wire walker. |
| World's Finest Juggler Joines 'Nudes' | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 9 | Joey Jordan, juggler, Robyn Jordan. | |
| Tusks Seized | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 10 | Hongkong, ivory tusks seized, ivory imports ban. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 10 | Death. Neil Hutten, performer, etc. | |
| Dangerous Job | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 11 | Doug Seus, grizzly bear trainer. | |
| Three for One | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 11 | Rescued horse gives birth to twins. | |
| Another Show | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 11 | Hinkle Family Circus, Oklahoma. | |
| TV Notes | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 11 | TV show, "Great Circuses of the World." | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 12, 14 | Mike Cecere. Michele Lomando, concessions. Darnells. Deana Rodriguez, hair hang. Bobby Moore, elephants. Helen Carpenter. Enrico Wallenda, Debbie. Flying Espana Troupe. Slick Valentine. Hanneford's Royal Sanger. Jorge Barreda, Lou Ann Jacobs, Flying Ibarras. RBBB gold. Maryse Begary. Royal Gustafson, band dir. Others. | |
| From So. California | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 13, 20 | Flying Palacios, Rafael and Larry Fisher, illusions. Tom Ogden. Circus Kirk information. Acts on Big John Strong's show. Acts on school show, Imagine A Circus. Wini McKay's Guiness Book of Records Circus acts. Tim Tegge, eugenia Little marriage. Jimmy Graham, clown. Others. |
| Circus Is Fun | Smith, Leo | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 15, 22 | Make A Circus information. |
| Circus Kingdom | Sandman, Don | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 16-17, 18 | Circus Kingdom information, acts, band, staff. |
| Circus at Wheaton | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 18 | Borger-Berlin Circus acts, clowns, staff. | |
| Sarasota Wedding | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 18 | Belmonte Lamar Cristiani, Leiland Marie Schafer marriage. | |
| Fans Can Sue | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 19 | Michael Jackson concert, ticket holders. | |
| Lightning Strikes | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 19 | 1893, Ringling Bros. Circus struck by lightning. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 19 | Horse race jockey thrown from horse, killed. | |
| News Brief | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 20 | Mikado Club, night club, Jeff McBride, Joey Jordan. | |
| Searches for Pay | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 21 | Kreskin's acts. | |
| Birthday Party | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 21 | Elephant, Smokey (zoo). | |
| CWM Gets Photos | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 22 | Circus World Museum, Great Wallace photos. | |
| Learning Early | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 22 | Joey Jordan's twin sons. | |
| Scarborough Faire | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 23-25 | Acts, events, activities at Scarborough Faire (TX). |
| Performer Injured | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 25 | Steven Westren, clown, attacked by youths. | |
| Toledo Shrine Show | Henricks, Tom | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 26-27 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 27 | Cliff Vargas. Patricia Gatti. | |
| At Virginia Fair | Moyer, Jim | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 28 | Fairfax County, VA, elementary school show. |
| In the Mail | Thayer, Stuart | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 28 | Amelia Butler, earliest woman clown. |
| Circusfest '89 | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 28 | Circusfest '89 (New York City) acts. | |
| News Brief | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 28 | Barnum Museum, Bridgeport. | |
| Show Note | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 28 | CFA news. | |
| RBBB on 89 Cars | Reynolds, Richard J. | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 29 | RBBB units' trains. |
| Parks on Sale Bloc | 18 | 28 | 1989 | Jul | 10 | 29 | Sea World theme parks. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 1 | Photo: Vargas Flying act. | |
| State Bars 2 Firms | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 1 | Florida, charities fraud. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 2 | Vargas Flying act, Maricella, Miguel, Bruno, Meribel, Alex. Information. | |
| People | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 2 | Michael Davis, juggler. Brian Gillis, magic. | |
| Has Varied Career | Graves, Neil | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 2, 7 | Jacqueline Zerbini, career. Tarzan Zerbini. |
| Vidbel Circus | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 3 | Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Routes | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 4, 7 | Routes: Big Apple; Circus City Festival; Circus Kingdom; International Circus Royale; Liebel Family blue, red; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini east; Circus Knie; Circus Nock; Beatty-Cole. Other shows. | |
| Lent's New York Circus | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 4 | Lent's New York Circus, 1870. | |
| Bristol Faire | Pecoraro, C. P. | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | Bristol (WI) Renaissance Faire, acts, events, activities. |
| C & B Notes | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | Okie Carr, elephants. Alfonso Loyal, rider. Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| People | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | Harpo, clown. Broadway, clown. | |
| Model Builders | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | England, circus model builders. | |
| Int. All Star Circus | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 5, 6 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, band, acts. |
| Circus at Wheaton | Logelin, Edward C. | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 6 | CFA news. |
| It's Fair Time | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 8 | Alameda County (CA) Fair, acts, shows, activities, Happytime Circus. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 9-10, 11 | Oscar Garcia, aerialist. Tiny Phillips. Pat Anthony, cats. Gil Gray, owner. Horwarth's chimps. Alan Gold. Doug Terranova, cats. John Pelton, cats. Al Barkley, clown. Pierre Jean, ringmaster. Norman Borger, Circus Berlin. Ree Schweitzer. Marco Polo. Lee Maloney. Peoria Shrine Circus. Others. | |
| Rememberances | Alexander, Jim | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 11 | Pat Anthony, cat trainer. |
| People | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 11 | John Wooten, strong man. | |
| Roberts Bros. Notes | Harris, Le Brone | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 12-13 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Vegas Notes | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 13 | Vince Carmen, illusions. Yvonne Savage, unicycle. John Calvert, magic. | |
| Some Show News | Bryan, Russell J. | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 14 | Charles E. Moyer, career, death. Jennie Sutton. |
| Circus Weekend | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 14 | Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus information. | |
| Season Is Over | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 14 | Circus Skratt (Sweden). Steckels. Enrico Romero, rola bola. Flying Espanas, trapeze. | |
| Ivory Banned | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 15, 30 | Ivory trade, nations declare ban. | |
| Beatty Cole Circus | House, Albert F. | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 16-18 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts, equipment. |
| New Arrival | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 18 | San Francisco Zoo, koala bear. | |
| Fleas Carry Plague | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 19 | Fleas, Bubonic plague. | |
| Olympic Int'l | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 19 | Olympic International Circus acts. | |
| In the Mail | Mara, Frank | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 19 | Rivers Diving Mule act court case. |
| Book Review | Sabia, Robert F. | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 20-21 | Book review, "A Ringling by Any Other Name," story of John Ringling North by Ernest J. Albrecht. |
| Correction | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 21 | Correction, RBBB's California tour dates. | |
| Show on Tour | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 21 | Rosier Players, theatre show, information, history. | |
| Not Much Help | Van Landingham, John | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 22 | Carnival games. |
| Hotline | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 22 | Great America (CA) water ride, boy's death. | |
| Show Coming Back | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 23 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 23 | Seat collapse, un-named circus, Walker, MN. | |
| People | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 23 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. | |
| Monkey Disease | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 24 | Research laboratory (MI), monkeys, herpes B virus, lab tech's death. | |
| News Note | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 24 | CFA news. | |
| People | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 24 | Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Robert Meluzzi. Noby Kreitsch. Others. | |
| Circus Joe Writes | Valenciano, Circus Joe | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 25 | Mighty Blue Grass Shows. |
| Busy Show Time | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 25 | CFA news. | |
| Ramses the Great | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 26-27 | Egypt's Ramses II exhibit, Dallas (TX). |
| People | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 28 | Dale Yearian, horses. Bruce Anderson, trapeze. Ronald McDonald's Family Fun Show. Senor Rai. Philip Anthony, Nancy. Others. | |
| Jockeys Hurt | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 28 | Horse race jockeys injured. | |
| Circus Valentine | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | Circus Valentine information, acts. |
| He Plans to Retire | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | Jockey Bill Shoemaker. | |
| Nice Book Idea | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | Magazine, "Zoobooks." | |
| Hip Hypnotist | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | n.p.n. | Pat Collins, hypnotist. | |
| Day and Dating | Hastings, Clarence | 18 | 29 | 1989 | Jul | 17 | 29 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. International All Star Circus, information, acts. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 1 | Photo: Noganas, king of snakes. | |
| Will Get New Home | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 1, 26 | Elephant, Sonny (zoo). | |
| Tour Going Well | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 3 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. | |
| Routes | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 3, 4 | Routes: Circus Vargas; Beatty-Cole; Big Apple; Circus Kingdom; Circus Maranatha; Great American; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family blue, red; Make A Circus; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini east; Zoppe's Circus Europa; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| CMB Meet Planned | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 4 | CMB news. | |
| News Brief | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 4 | Bobby Gibbs, Rosa. Tony Smaha, Inga. | |
| Expansion Plans | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 4 | ASPCA, New York City, new animal facility. | |
| Esoteric Clowning | Haugen, Peter | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 5 | Lorenzo Pickle's show, Clown Dreams. |
| How Time Flys | Conway, Tony | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 6 | Deborah Gilbert's 1990 circus calendar. |
| In Memory | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 6 | Death. Sara A. Zoppe, circus performer. | |
| In the Mail | Benson, Ken | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 6 | July 10, 1989 issue elephant poem. |
| About Elephants | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 7 | Elephants in Uganda. | |
| Magazine Feature | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 7 | Chuck Burnes, Chip Lowell. Bruce Johnson. | |
| Funds Sought | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 7 | San Francisco Zoo. | |
| Valentine Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 8, 17 | Circus Valentine information, acts. |
| More Regulations | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 9, 21 | Telemarking Fraud Act of 1989. | |
| Circus in P.N.W. | Sporrer, Michael | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 10 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Strike in Las Vegas | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 11, 23 | Musicans' strike Las Vegas. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 12-13 | Acts with Donnie Johnson's show. Frank Curry's tent circus. Pat Delaney, concessions. Darnells. Marco Canestrelli, Danielle. Haji Dubsky, Stephanie. John Whitfield, Tina. George Bruno. Unus. Norman Borger, Elton Berlin. Clement Toca. Others. | |
| 89 Red Unit Animals | Reynolds, Richard J. | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 14-15, 16 | Animals, trainers, acts on RBBB red unit. |
| In Memory | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 16 | Deaths. George Kulovits (Togare), animal trainer (England). Heino Wieshoff, trapeze, lion act, etc. (England). | |
| Comments | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 18 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Elephant Policeman | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 18 | Elephant, Queen Anne, trained by George Conklin. | |
| USDA Reports | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 19 | Animal Welfare Act fines. Exotic Animal Orphanage, Collins (MS), fined. All Pets, Inc., petting zoo (OK) fined. | |
| Circus Parades | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 19 | Barnum & Bailey Circus parade, 1893. | |
| Victorian Faire | Morris, Joan | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 20, 23 | Victorian Faire, Martinez (CA), horse, mule plowing exhibit. Other activities, exhibits. |
| In the Mail | Kingston, Harry L. | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 21 | Red Hartman, animal trainer. Circus videos. |
| Stable Crew | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 21 | Stable crew, Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee. | |
| Seen on TV | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 21 | Carl Paine, bell ringer. Horse, Patches. | |
| Acts Featured | Burger, James | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 22 | El Hasa Shrine Circus (KY) acts. |
| Notes | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 22 | Eli Bridge Co., ferris wheels. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 22 | Death. Karl H. Wilber, advance. | |
| Great Amer. Circus | Kelly, Jim | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 23 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus. |
| Some RBBB Notes | Kingston, Harry L. | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 23 | RBBB blue unit. |
| Clown Song | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 23 | Song sung by clown Bob Sherwood. | |
| From So. California | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 24-25 | Phil McDonald, ringmaster. Comments on Mexican circuses. RBBB 1956 in Mexico. Chip Lowell. |
| People | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 25 | Napoleans, magic. B. J. Locke, escape. | |
| Circus | 18 | 30 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 25 | Poem. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 1 | Photo: Rev. John Toner, circus priest. | |
| Gatti at Seattle | Bartholomew, Betty | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 1, 17, 18 | Circus Gatti information, acts. |
| On the Cover | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 2 | Rev. John Toner, circus priest. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 2 | Death. Charles E. Fairchild. | |
| Circus in Paris | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 2 | Cirque National Gruss (Paris, France). | |
| Holiday Schedule | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 2 | Eugene Nock, helicopter aerial act. | |
| Benefit Premiere | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 2 | Cirque du Soleil. | |
| People | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 2 | Leon Coffee, rodeo clown. Ken Willer, Betty, jugglers. | |
| Error in Date Line | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 2 | Correction, date was incorrect, no. 30 issue, should have been July 24. | |
| All Star Circus '89 | Howard, Frank | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 3 | International All Star Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Bentley Bros.; Big Apple; Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Kingdon; Circus Maranatha; Circus Smirkus; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; International Circus Royale; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family blue, red; M & M; Make A Circus; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Vidbel's; Wenatchee Youth; Tarzan Zerbini; Zoppe Circus Europa; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Show Plays Penna. | Ludwig, Tom | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 5 | Circus Galaxy information, acts. |
| On Tour in the USA | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 5 | Circus Express Tours in USA. | |
| Big Top Priest | Genalo, Mike | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 6-7, 9 | Rev. John Toner, circus priest. |
| Beatty Cole Circus | Giberson, Mary Jane | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 8 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, acts. |
| Route Book Time | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 8 | Carson & Barnes route book. | |
| Jugglers Meeting | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 9 | International meeting of jugglers, Italy. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 10, 19 | Gran Circos Americano. Henry Strazzan, chimps. Nisha Braun. Royal Hanneford Circus. Herbie Weber, Maricella. Others. | |
| Medal Restored | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 11 | Buffalo Bill. | |
| People | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 11 | Doug Terranova, animal trainer. | |
| Ventriloquist Dies | Sanders, Francis E. | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 12 | Cecil Carpenter, ventriloquist, death. |
| Show Line Up | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 12A | Cirque du Soleil acts. | |
| People | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 12A | Jack Franklin, calliope. Gunther Gebel-Williams. Bonnie Franklin. | |
| Four Hotels Sign | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 12A | Musicians Union, Las Vegas hotels. | |
| Glamour of Words | Smith, Lloyd Edwin | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 12B,16A-16B | Circus terms. |
| From So. Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 13, 16 | Tiny Tim. Bobby Reynolds, sideshows. Human oddities: Frank Lentini, Grace McDaniel, Betty Lou Williams, Jean Carrol, Sam Alexander. |
| Circus Vargas | Jones, Sheelagh | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 14-15, 21 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| News Brief | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 16 | Acts with Wade Shows, Detroit, MI. | |
| Circus Smirkus | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 16 | Circus Smirkus information. | |
| Animals in Japan | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 16B | RBBB gold unit animals, Japan. | |
| Wallendas in Denver | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 18 | Great Wallendas' Aerial Thrill Show information. | |
| People | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 18, 19 | Jackie Marsolais. Richard Kenniston, animal trainer. Renaldo Fernandez. Larry Kluger, juggler. Nicloe Feld, trapeaze. Lou Jacobs, clown. Others. | |
| Chimps in Research | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 18 | Chimpanzees, AIDS research. | |
| Off to the Circus | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 20 | Kelly-Miller Circus information, acts. |
| 89 Bassey Tour | Barton, Billy | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 22-23 | Shirley Bassey, singer. |
| Who Are They? | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 23 | Larry Harmon, Bozo the clown, trademark issues. | |
| She's a Mechanic | Kouts, Vernon | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 24 | Antoinette Brindley, wire, cloud swing. |
| Protest in Detroit | 18 | 31 | 1989 | Jul | 31 | 25 | Detroit, dwarf tossing. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 1 | Photo: Stapleton & Stapleton. | |
| Soleil Aids Pickles | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 1, 26 | Cirque du Soleil benefit proceeds to Pickle Family Circus. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 2 | Dan Stapleton, Faryln. | |
| People | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 2 | Bruce Johnson, clown. Phillip Mysack, Isadore T. Shea. Billy earl. Bob Atterbury. Larry Lee, aerialist, clown. Others. | |
| Circus Visitors | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 2 | Culpepper Circus acts. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 2 | Death. Jerry Kaye, promoter, phone rooms. | |
| Inductees Named | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 3 | International Circus Hall of Fame (IN) inductees. | |
| Routes | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Kingdom; Circus Maranatha; Circus Smirkus; Circus Vargas; Liebel Family blue, red; Make A Circus; RBBB blue, red; Tarzan Zerbini east; Kelly Miller; Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| They Visit Show | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 5 | Liebel Family Circus. | |
| Visitors at Parade | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 5 | Wayne Cordell family (Australia). | |
| Train Derailed | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 5 | Train derailment, Freeland, MI. | |
| Elephant Conservation | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 6 | Elephant Interest Group information, news. | |
| He Was a Friend | Beebe, Jack M. | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 7 | Charlie Moyer. |
| Reunion Planned | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 7 | Reunion, acts that were with Disneyland On Parade Show. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 8, 10 | Walt Stimax, Millie. Kay Parker. Frank & Estrelita. Allen Bros. Circus, Allen Bedford. Bobby Davis, clown. Chuck Lizza, Janice Hansen. Tommy Hanneford. Mike Pike, band leader. Bobby Moore, elephants. Ray Valentine, "Slick," Donna. Others. | |
| Circus in Circus City | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 9-10 | Peru (IN) Circus City Festival information, acts. |
| Int. All Star Circus | Sandman, Don | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 12-13 | Nordmark's International All Star Circus information, staff, acts. |
| Fines Are Set | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 13 | Wisconsin, illegal to intentionally release animals from pens at county fair. | |
| Elephant Rampage | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 14 | India, elephant rampage. | |
| Red Unit Is Coming | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 14 | RBBB red unit. | |
| Acts at Catskill | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 14 | Acts at Catskill Game Farm. | |
| Africa Photo Tour | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 14 | Photo tour, Africa. | |
| Beatty Cole Circus | Giberson, Mary Jane | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 15 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| People | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 16 | Ray Grant. Bruce Anderson, high act. Therese Koptwoda, clown. Gudrun Strong, Nicole. Stefan Fisher, juggler, wire. | |
| News Briefs | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 16 | Butler Shows. Franzen Bros. Circus. | |
| Show Set to Open | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 16 | Big John Strong's Clown Capades show acts. Big John's Variety Stage show. | |
| Note | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 17 | Bill Hall. | |
| European Show Tour | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 17 | Tour of Eastern Europe, including circuses. | |
| New Catalog Read | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 17 | Publication, Carousel Shopper. | |
| People | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 17 | Correction, June 12, 1989 issue, article Last Days of Mighty McDaniel. E. J. McDaniel, press. | |
| Soleil in Chicago | Jones, Sheelagh | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 18-20 | Cirque du Soleil information, acts. |
| Smoking Torches | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 21 | Poem. | |
| People | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 21 | Pat Davison, Lauren, jugglers. Carla Wallenda's Aerial Thrill Show. | |
| Note | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 21 | Beatty-Cole Circus elephants. | |
| Ivory Destroyed | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 22 | Kenya, 12 tons of ivory burned. Elephant, rhino poaching. | |
| Show Program | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 22 | Jose Cole International Circus acts. | |
| Forepaugh Story | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 23-25 | 1882, Adam Forepaugh. Reprint of D. W. Watt article. | |
| Man for Elephant | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 26 | Alberto Zoppe family. | |
| Owls and Snakes | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 26 | Texas blind snakes. | |
| Video Explosion | Bradbury, Joe | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 27-33 | Review of a number of circus video tapes. Circus films. |
| Circus at Sheboygan | Bolz, Wayne | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 33 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Turtle Trade | 18 | 32 | 1989 | Aug | 7 | 34 | Green haired turtles. Tibetan mastiffs. Chinese amphibious "baby" fish. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 1 | Photo: Kirstopher Antekeier. | |
| New Record Set | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 1 | Jaime Ibarra, triple somersaults, trapeze. | |
| Special Show | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 1 | Acts, Big John Strong benefit show. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 2 | Kirstopher Antekeier, ringmaster. | |
| Show Cancelled | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 2 | Musicans' strike Las Vegas. | |
| Book Due in Sept. | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 2 | Kirstopher Antekeier, ringmaster, book, "Ringmaster: My Year on the Road with the Greatest Show on Earth." | |
| People | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 2 | Danny Daniels, organist, juggler. Bruce Anderson, high act. | |
| Bentley Bros. Circus | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 3 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Circus Barred | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 3 | Chile bans Moscow Circus. | |
| Routes | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 4, 24 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus of the Kids; Circus Kingdom; Circus Vargas; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family blue, red; Make A Circus; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Zoppe's Circus Europa. Swiss: Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Mexico: Americano Circus; Circo North Americano; Circus of China; Circus Serendipity; Circo Tihany. Other shows. | |
| Book Review | Dunn, Katherine | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 5 | Book review, "Geek Love." |
| Circus in Mexico | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 5, 20 | Mexico. Circus Serendipity. Circus of China. Americano Circus, Circo North Americano. Circo Tihany. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 6, 8 | Royal Hanneford Circus. Loretta Clay, office. Acts at George Carden's society circus. Ed Sheehan, props. Mark Lotz. Howarth's chimps. Hubert Castle. Parley Baer. Bentley Bros. Circus acts. Bucky Steele's elephants. Poodles Hanneford. Acts on Espanas' show. Munoz Sisters. Harry Mills, concessions. Others. | |
| Catskill Notes | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 7 | Johnny Peers. | |
| Oldest Woman Dies | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 7 | Birdie May Vogt, oldest living person. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 7 | Train derailment, RBBB red unit. | |
| People | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 8 | Dick DeYoung, magic. Angel Wallenda. Senor Wences, vent. | |
| From So. California | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 9-11 | RBBB circus. Felix Adler Days celebration. Amelia Adler. Freida Pushnik, sideshows. Harold Smith. Bruce Johnson, clown. Bev Bergeron, clown. Bill Ballantine. Jack Baker. Wyman Baker. Amazing Brandon's Tomb of Terror Show. Others. |
| USDA Report | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 11 | Animal Welfare Act fine. Richard J. Garden, Frank Buck, Bring 'Em Back Alive. | |
| It's the Very Best | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 12 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Hot Under the Collar | Piekutowski, Ted Jr. | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 13 | Comment on July 10, 1989 issue, Mary Bucholtz letter on Paul Sparrow's 40 horse hitch. |
| People | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 13 | Bruce Anderson, high act. Dave Murphy, staff. Harry McDaniel, Might McDaniel Circus. | |
| Cayuga County Fair | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 14 | Attractions, shows, midway shows, activities at Cayuga County Fair (NY). |
| CWM Visitors | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 14 | Visitors at Circus World Museum (WI). | |
| Red Wagons | Cole, Harry W. | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 14 | Poem. |
| Wild West Show | Cole, James S. | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 16 | Gaylord Maynard, Gee Gee Engesser, wild west show at Parc Safari. |
| CMB Show Set | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 16 | CMB news. | |
| He Enjoyed Living | Conway, Tony | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 17-18 | Tyrone Yong. Yong family history. |
| Notes from the Road | Bridwell, Don | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 18 | Bill Green, calliope. Earl Tegge, Lou. |
| In Memory | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 18 | Death. Tom O. Inabinette. | |
| July Circus High | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 19 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee. Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Acts Named | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 19 | Acts at Camp Douglas (WI) stage show. | |
| New Book | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 20 | Book, "Great Circus Parade," by Herbert Clement, Dominique Jando. | |
| Great Circus Parade | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 21, 24 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee. |
| Special Museum | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 22-23, 24 | George C. Page Museum, Los Angeles, mammoths. | |
| Report from Vegas | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 24 | Musicians Union, Las Vegas hotels. | |
| Man with a Horn | Conway, Tony | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 25 | Charlie Moyer, band leader. |
| People | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 25 | Tricia Vita, carnivals. Guido, magic. | |
| Peru Circus | Gresham, F. W. | 18 | 33 | 1989 | Aug | 14 | 26 | Peru (IN) Circus. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 1 | Photo: Staci Anderson. | |
| BBB Checking Firm | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 1, 11 | Ohio, fund raising operations investigation. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 2 | Staci Anderson, Texas White Horse Troupe. | |
| Elephants Ready | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 2 | Newly imported African elephants. | |
| In the Mail | Walters, W. C. | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 2 | July 10, 1989 issue, elephant poem. |
| Club Visitors | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 2 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. | |
| Circus at the Fair | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 3 | George Hubler produced Fair circus information,a cts. |
| Hotline | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 3 | Havana, Cuba, train collision. | |
| Routes | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 4 | Routes: Carden Circus; Circus Kingdom; Circus of the Kids; Cirque du Soleil; Culpepper; Franzen Bros.; Hubler International; Kelly-Miller; Liebel Family blue, red; Make A Circus; Pickle Family; Peanut; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford; Shrine; Vidbel's Olde Tyme. Mexico: Circus of China; Circus Serendipity; Circo Tihany. Swiss: Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Note from Wisc. | Gibbs, Bobby | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 5 | Circus World Museum Circus acts. Crossroads Park (WI), acts. Others. |
| Liebel Family Circus | Cavin, Lee | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 7 | Liebel Family Circus red unit information, acts. |
| Gibbs & the Faire | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 8-9 | Acts, events, shows, activities at Bristol (WI) Renaissance Faire. |
| Ban Challenged | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 10 | Florida ban, sect that sacrifices animals. | |
| Tossing Rules | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 10 | Michigan, dwarf tossing. | |
| On Tour in Canada | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 11 | Cirque du Plaisir acts, staff. | |
| Settlement in MD | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 12 | Richard Garden, Toby Tyler Circus, fines. | |
| Writer Honored | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 12 | Bruce Johnson, clown. | |
| Beatty Cole in NYC | House, Albert F. | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 13-15 | Beatty-Cole Circus information, list of ushers. Corrections on acts, July 17, 1989 issue. |
| Things I Remember | Simic, Mark | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 15, 28 | Life on railroad circuses. |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 16-17 | Musicians union, Las Vegas. Donnie Johnson's show. Bob Atterbury. George Coronas. Reid Bros. Circus. Slick Valentine, Donna. Helen Carpenter. Graham Aarhart, Joyce. Zamperlas. James Zoppe, Mafalda. Erma Zamperla, cannon. Others. | |
| People | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 18 | Frosty Little. Allan Hill, Great American Circus. Clowns: Jeff Jenkins, Steve La Bounty, Andy Martello, Avery Bank. | |
| On the Tube | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 18 | Soap opera, circus story line. | |
| Twins Festival | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 18 | Ohio, twins festival. | |
| Circus Maranatha | Ward, Sharon | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 19 | Circus Maranatha information. |
| New Film Planned | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 19 | Possible film on Hopalong Cassidy. | |
| Clown Alley Notes | Torkildson, Tim | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 20 | Tim Torkildson, clown, career. |
| At Blackpool Tower | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 21-22 | England. Blackpool Tower Circus information, acts. |
| Circusing in Midwest | Babcock, Allen | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 23 | Ron Kelroy Circus information, acts. Circus Kingdom. Culpepper Circus. George Carden Circus acts. Franzen Bros. Circus. |
| In Print | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 24 | New Yorker magazine has article on elephants. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 24 | Newark, NJ, dump fire. | |
| From So. California | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 25-26 | Stacey Moore, dogs. Pietro Canestrelli family. RBBB train derailment 1950s. Barry Lubin, Roberta. Tricia Manual. Others. |
| People | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 26 | Dick DeYoung, magic. Viley Priest. Carol Buckley, elephant Tarra. Bill Sullivan, ferris wheel. | |
| Phills Bros. Circus | Clemons, Sam | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 27, 28 | Phills Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Cirque du Soleil | Swift, Harriett | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 29 | Cirque du Soleil information. |
| Boy is Recovering | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 29 | Pet cougar bites boy. | |
| Baraboo 1989 | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 30-31 | Circus World Museum (WI) circus, acts. CWM news. |
| People | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 31 | Francarro & Estreleta. Xochitl Bautista, contortion. | |
| Roberts Bros. in Vt. | Cotter, James K. | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 32 | Roberts Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Show Cancelled | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 33 | Musicians union strike, Las Vegas. | |
| New Museum | 18 | 34 | 1989 | Aug | 21 | 33 | Rock Circus, wax museum, London (England). | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 1 | Photo: Dave Knoderer. | |
| People | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 1 | James Clubb, animal acts. | |
| Circus Kirk Reunion | Heist. Walter G. Jr. | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 1 | Circus Kirk. |
| On the Cover | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 2 | Dave Knoderer, horse trainer, restorations. | |
| Licence Extended | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 2 | Aladdin Hotel Casino, Las Vegas. | |
| They're Married | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 2 | Pete Wood, Savina Marie Blair, marriage. | |
| Show Plays Ohio | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 2 | Acts on special circus (no title). | |
| Correction | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 2 | Correction, Aug. 7, 1989 issue, pp. 31, 32, Joe Bradbury's article on videos. | |
| Reynolds Circus | Smith, Bill | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 3 | Reynolds Family Circus information, acts. |
| In the News | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 3 | Larry Allen Dean, animal trainer. | |
| Correction | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 3 | Correction, article on W. G. Wade Shows. | |
| Routes | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circo Tihany; Circus Flora; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Hubler International; Liebel Family, blue, red; Make A Circus; Moscow; Peanut; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Roberts Bros.; Royal Hanneford green, red; Unicorn; Zoppe Circus Europa. Swiss: Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| New Kind of Tent | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 6 | RBBB circus, proposed new tent. | |
| Route Changes | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 6 | Derby State Shows route correction. | |
| New White Tigers | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 6 | Siegfried & Roy, white tigers. | |
| Great American | Horsman, Paul | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 7 | Allan Hill's Great American Circus information, staff, band, acts. |
| People | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 7 | David Tetzlaff, cat trainer. Jack Hanna, zoo dir. | |
| Great Train | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 8-9 | Great Circus Parade train. |
| Culpepper Circus | Smith, Bill | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 10, 26 | Culpepper Circus information, acts, staff. |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 12-13 | Sid Kellner. Tammy Wallenda, cats. Dwight Hansen. Rodriguez Troupe. Bill Hall. Pierre Jean, ringmaster. Espanas. Marc Verreauis. Jackie Zerbini, tigers. Joe Frisco. Circus Vargas. Johnny Meah, clown. Bentley Bros. Circus. Rudy Cimse, dogs. Others. | |
| Notes | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 13 | Vidbel Circus. | |
| 300 Years | DaDeppo, George | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 13 | Book, history of the Hannefords by Gertrude Hanneford. |
| Correction | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 13 | Correction, Rolling Stones tour. | |
| Alaskan Tour | Wallenda, Ricky | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 14-15 | Touring in Alaska, information on the show, acts. |
| Report from Seattle | Sporrer, Michael | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 16 | Circus Gatti information, acts. |
| Upcoming Date | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 16 | Circus to be produced at Redlands, CA. | |
| People | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 16 | Edward Jackman, juggler. Buckles Woodcock, elephants. Jack Franklin, calliope. Franz Harary, illusions. | |
| Circus Stories | Shepard, Richard F. | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 17 | Play, El Gran Circo E. U. Cranio (Great U. S. Kranial Circus). |
| Soleil in San Fran. | Swift, Harriett | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 18-19 | Cirque du Soleil information, acts. |
| Clown Party | Walters, Bill | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 20 | CFA news. |
| Show Visitors | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 20 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, visitors. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 20, 21 | Deaths. Nathan Levine, movies. Charles P. Low, night clubs. Robert F. Jani, spec producer. | |
| Rhinos Due at Zoo | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 21 | Milwaukee Zoo, black African rhinos. | |
| About Elephants | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 22 | Zimbabwe, elephants. Banning ivory trade. | |
| Notes from Vermont | Gutheil, Paul C. | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 23 | Big Apple Circus. Chico Williams, Karen. Dalilah Woodcock. Acts at Catskill Game Farm. |
| Clarification | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 23 | Correction, Bill Hall. | |
| Circus Hype | Bogert, John | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 24-25 | Taking kids to the circus. Circuses, general. |
| At Luncheon Club | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 25 | Paul Eagles Luncheon Club. | |
| Tour Underway | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 26 | Moscow Circus information. | |
| They've Defected | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 26 | Members of Chinese acrobats with Big Apple Circus defect. | |
| McKinley Park | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 27-28 | McKinley Park, Milwaukee, Great Circus Parade activities, acts, etc. |
| Circus Films | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 29-30 | Long list of circus films with each film's brief content. | |
| Clowns | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 31-33, 34 | Article on clowns, clowning, history. | |
| At the Fair | 18 | 35 | 1989 | Aug | 28 | 34 | Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats & Magicians. American Dream Jugglers. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 1 | Photo: Mark Karoly. | |
| At the Fair | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 1, 16 | Acts at Berrien County Youth Fair (MI). |
| On the Cover | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 2 | Mark Karoly, rider. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 2 | Zoo elephant, Pittsburgh, PA. | |
| School Beckons | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 2 | Children on Carson & Barnes Circus. | |
| Beatty Notes | House, Albert F. | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 2 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. Bill Keller, electrical boss. Mark Lotz, aerial. |
| On the Road | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 3 | Mike Naughton's Yankee Doodle Circus acts. | |
| Circus Marionettes | Moyer, Jim | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 3 | Christopher Piper, Pat Tiedemann marionette show. |
| People | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 3 | Ward Hall, C. M. Christ. Flying Farfans, Ronrits. Steve Braucht, show posters. David Copperfield. | |
| Routes | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circo Tihany; Circus Flora; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Liebel Family red; Moscot; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Royal Hanneford green; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.. Swiss: Circus Knie, Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Circus Joe Writes | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 5 | Miscellaneous information. | |
| Circus Concert | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 5 | Sioux Falls (SD) municipal band concert. | |
| Cool Reception | House, Albert F. | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| People | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 6, 7 | Victor Rodriguez, Isabella. Gunther Gebel-Williams. Others. | |
| Allen Bros. Circus | Smith, Bill | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 7 | Allen Bros. Circus acts. |
| People | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 8 | Enrico Wallenda, sky walk. Tom Crangle, publicity. Pankey Lunas, trapeze catcher. Others. | |
| New Edition | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 8 | Book, "Mary Chipperfield's Circus Book," by David Jamieson. | |
| CFA Tent Meeting | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 8 | CFA news. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 8 | Death. Helen M. Wise. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 9 | Fort Lauderdale (FL) python. Los Angeles (CA) firemen rescue overweight man. | |
| Book Listed | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 9 | Book, "Passing the Hat," by Particia J. Cambell. | |
| Fair Time | Moyer, Jim | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 10 | Fairfax County, VA, elementary school show. |
| In Memory | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 10 | Death. W. Cheryl Peacock, fan. | |
| Correction | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 10 | Correction, Tom Inabinette did not die. | |
| Magazine Articles | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 10 | List of three circus related articles. | |
| Pictured Pets | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 10 | Paulette Braun, performer, photographer. | |
| Two Show Dates | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 12 | Circus Continental acts. | |
| Circus at the Fair | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 12 | Acts at Skowhegan State Fair (ME), Circus of Thrills show. | |
| People | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 12 | Josip Marcan, tigers. Dale Longmire. Great Wallendas, Ricky, Debbie. Philip Speth. | |
| Show Notes | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 13 | Bill Hall produced Circus Internationale acts. Acts with RBBB circuses. | |
| Thanks to Fans | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 13 | Iowa Circus Fans, CFA, CMB, news. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 14 | Jerry Kaye, promoter. | |
| Liebel Circus | Conway, Tony | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 14 | Liebel Family Circus information. |
| Circus Fashions | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 14 | What people wear to go to the circus. | |
| Plans Yearly Tours | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 14 | Moscow Circus information. | |
| Circus Calories? | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 14 | Calorie content, circus food. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 15 | Pet cougar attack, St. Johns, MI. | |
| Designer | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 15 | Designers' job, talents. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 15 | Death. Leo M. Albrecht, wire walker, acrobat, animal trainer, etc. | |
| It Was Party Time | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 16 | Hoxie Tucker's birthday party. | |
| Buggies Exempt | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 16 | Amish buggies, safety emblems. | |
| My White Elephant | Barnum, P. T. | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 16B,20A-20B | Reprint of 1890 article on Barnum's white elephant. |
| I Can Remember | Simic, Mark | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 17 | Circus life, the lot boss, loading the train. |
| News Brief | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 17 | Circus Smirkus. | |
| Mollie Bailey | Bailey, Olga | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 18-20 | Excerpt from book, "Mollie Bailey, The Circus Queen of the Southwest." |
| News from St. Louis | Hentoff, Jessica | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 20 | Oscar Garcia, Kathy. |
| Show at Parc Safari | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 21 | Acts at Parc Safari show (Canada). | |
| Show Date | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 21 | Pickle Family Circus. | |
| Bear Gets Zapped | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 21 | New Mexico, tranquilizing black bear ends in its death. | |
| Buffalo Tale | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 22 | Buffalo named Eugene in Nebraska. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 23-24, 28 | Circus Vargas. Circus Tihany. Wally Naghtin.Tommy Hanneford's Circus. Jeanette Williams. Lupe Zerbini. Tony Bartok Perz. Allan Hill. Burial of John and Mabel Ringling. Others. | |
| Book Review | Briggs, Charlie | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 25 | Book review, "Circus Girl's Cookbook," by Sarah Chapman. |
| People | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 25 | Angel Wallenda. Carla Wallenda. | |
| At the Lakefront | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 26-27, 28 | Great Circus Parade activities, people. Royal Hanneford Circus. |
| At the Fair | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 28 | Carousel at California State Fair. | |
| Horse Is a Pet | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 28 | Horse ruled a pet, not barnyard animal (California). | |
| Show Notes | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 28 | Circus Flora information, acts. | |
| Postal Card | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 28 | Sergio Ramos, triple somersaults, 1973. Tito Gaona. | |
| Franzen Buys Land | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 29 | Franzen Bros. Circus, winter quarters, Bushnell, FL. | |
| Ivory Banned | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 29 | Ban on importing ivory. | |
| Geographic Special | Masciloi, Gene | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 29 | Great Circus Parade, Milwaukee. |
| Triple Record | Cole, James S. | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 30 | Martin Alvarez, flyer, George Pages, catcher, triple somersault, 1984. Jaime Ibarra, triple somersaults. |
| Protests Go On | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 30 | PETA activities, animal rights. | |
| Camel Caravan | Van Matre | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 31 | US Army's Camel Corps, 1856-57. |
| Show Dates | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 31 | Austria, Althoff-Jacobi Circus dates. | |
| Wins Award | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 31 | Jerry Overstreet. | |
| Circus Survives | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 32-33 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, history. D. R. Miller. | |
| At the Parade | Logelin, Edward C. | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 33 | CFA news. |
| Correction | 18 | 36 | 1989 | Sep | 4 | 33 | Correction, Stoddard's article on McKinley Park, Part I. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 1 | Photo: Reynolds Family Circus - 1989. | |
| Reynolds Family circus | Tegge, Gigi | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 1, 14 | Reynolds Family Circus information, acts. |
| Rates Would Go Up | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 2 | US Postal Service debt. | |
| News Notes | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 2 | Tangier Tourpe. Mark Lotz. Black rhino (zoo). | |
| Day to Celebrate | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 2 | Wetumka, OK, Sucker Day celebration. | |
| Quarters Available | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 2 | Bar D Ranch, Florida, offers winter quarters space. | |
| Who's the Clown? | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 2 | Clown at drug bust. | |
| Circus in Scotland | Covington, Don | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 3, 8 | Scotland. Cirque Archaos (French) information. |
| Routes | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 4 | Routes: Beatty-Cole; Carson & Barnes; Circo Tihany; Circus Maranatha; Circus Vargas; Culpepper; Liebel Family red; Make A Circus; Moscow; Pickle Family; RBBB red; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros. Swiss: Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| C & B in Wisconsin | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 5-6, 8 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Note | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 8 | Swan Bros. Circus date. | |
| Australian Tour | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 8 | Travel agency circus tour of Australia. | |
| Circus Zoppe | Fabrikant, Mel | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 10-12 | Circus Zoppe information, acts. |
| It's a Landmark | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 12 | 1927 Lima Super Power steam locomotive. | |
| Circus Knie | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 13-14 | Circus Knie (Switzerland) information, acts. |
| Notes about Charlie | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 15 | Charles Moyer, band leader. | |
| People | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 15 | Philippe Petit, wire walker. Trudy Strong, tiger act. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 15 | Train wreck, RBBB blue unit, Lovell, WY. | |
| Recollections | Baxter, Gene | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 16 | Sparks Circus, 1927. |
| People | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 17 | Bruce Johnson, high act. Fred Icke, clown. Rudi Lenz, Sue, chimps. John Hansen, Hansens, roller skaters. Karla Wallenda. Gloria Rhoden, Fernande Alphonsine, tiniest sisters. Chris Anast. Rufus, clown. | |
| Summer Meet '89 | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 17 | Windjammers news. | |
| Circus Agents | Main, Walter L. | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 18 | Agents: W. C. Boyd, M. B. Raymond, Bill Peck, Don McKinzle, D. C. Hawn, L. C. Gillette, Charles Barnard, Eddie Warner. Information on Walter L. Main's circus. |
| Moscow Circus | Imse, Ann | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 19 | Moscow Circus information. |
| At the Circus | Schelb, Hilda | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 20-21 | RBBB circus. Gunther Gebel Williams, Carrillo Bros., high wire; Ayak Bros., trapeze. |
| Show Report | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 21, 23 | Jerry and Sherry Soderquist's John Robinson Famous American Circus information, acts. | |
| Soviet Tour '89 | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 22, 24 | Travel agency circus tour of USSR. | |
| Technician Is Ill | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 23 | Possible case of monkey virus, herpes B virus, Michigan. | |
| Traffic Jam | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 23 | Oakland (CA) traffic jam, RBBB red unit and football game. | |
| Horse Is Gone | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 24 | Statue of Tom Mix's horse stolen. | |
| New Periodical | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 24 | Mickey's Directory of Hobby Periodicals for Collectors. | |
| Arabian Nights Notes | Cole, James S. | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 26 | Acts at Arabian Nights dinner theatre, Florida. |
| Show Notes | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 26 | Dubsky family's Circus Galaxy information, acts. | |
| Bears Visit City | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 26 | Black bears at Alburquerque, NM. | |
| Food for Thought | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 26 | RBBB circus animals. | |
| New Suit Filed | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 27 | Richard Garden, Toby Tyler Circus, lawsuit. | |
| New Card Planned | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 27 | Immigrant alien residence cards. Black market. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 28-29, 30 | George Carden. Circus Vargas. RBBB circus. Circo Americano. Tino Wallenda. Circus Tihany. Gerard Soules. Zacchinis, Repenskys, St. Leons, Unus, Rodos, Antonettes. Tommy Hanneford. Mabel Stark. Great American Circus information, acts. Others. | |
| Notes from Clown Alley | Torkildson, Tim | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 30 | Midwest Shrine Clown Competition. Shrine clowns. |
| Norman McLennan | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 31 | Norman McLennan, "Shorty," rigger, ring boss, back door, career. | |
| New Show Plans | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 32 | Royal Lipizzan Stallion Show information, history. | |
| Correction | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 32 | Correction, Aug. 28, 1989 issue, Stoddard's article "Great Train." | |
| Hanneford/Milwaukee | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 33-34, 35 | Royal Hanneford Circus information, acts. |
| Thief Is Caught | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 35 | Thief at International All Star Circus, John and Shane Hansen's trailer. | |
| About Charlie | Lewis, John | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 36-37 | Charles Moyer, band leader. |
| New Type of Meat | 18 | 37 | 1989 | Sep | 11 | 37 | Water buffalo, source of meat for human consumption. | |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 1 | Photo: Cliff Vargas. | |
| In Memory | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 2 | Death. Clifford E. Vargas, showman. | |
| Aug. Show Dates | Gagnon, Larry | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 2 | Rob Mermin's Circus information, acts. |
| Cliff Vargas | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 3 | Cliff Vargas. | |
| Routes | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circo Tihany; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole; Make A Circus; Moscow; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Zoppe's Circus Europa. Swiss: Circus Knie; Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| G. A. in Ohio | Deptula, Rich | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 5 | Great American Circus information, band, acts. |
| Circus Vegas | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 6-7 | Circus Vegas (George Carden International Circus unit), information, acts. |
| Reporting by Mail | Gresham, F. W. | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 8 | Darrell Wallen, horse trainer. |
| Correction | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 8 | Correction, recent issue, Brian Morrisey. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 10-12 | Greg Toca. Senor Rai. Oe Frisco's circus. Tommy Hanneford. Big Apple Circus. Enrico Wallenda, Debbie. Bob Atterbury, rocket car. Wes Oler, Florine, Phil. Lee Maloney. Kim Karoly. Bobby Berosini, orangs. Circo Americano. Mark Pilger. Max Butler. Hines Rucker. Circus Knie. Others. | |
| Herr Mehrman | Morganthau, B. | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 12 | Herr Mehrman, animal trainer. |
| Carnival Priest | Crumm, David | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 14-15 | Msgr. Robert McCarthy, carnival priest. |
| Semi Circus | Joslyn, Jay | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 15 | Cream City Semi-Circus information. |
| People | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 15 | James Clubb, animal acts. David Tetzlaff, trainer. | |
| From Southern Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 16, 18 | Deon Aumaier. Doug Morris, lighting. Harold Smith. Douglas MacValley, globe of death. Dave Murphy, publicity. Dorothy Herbert. Tony Gentry, animal trainer. Sam Alexander, sideshows. Grace McDaniel, mule faced woman. Others. |
| Successful Date | Shay, Tom | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 17 | Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus information, sideshow. |
| Critter Cologne | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 17 | Cologne for animals. | |
| Small Top Circus | Frey, Jerry | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 18 | Small Top Circus (PA), performers ages 6 to 16. |
| Correction | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 18 | Correction, issue no. 36, p. 24, Billy Barton's column, Lupe Zerbini. | |
| No. Texas State Fair | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | n.p.n. | Shows, activities at North Texas State Fair. |
| Clown Capades | Sandman, Don | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | n.p.n. | Big John Strong's Clown Capades show information, acts. |
| Circus Calliope | Taylor, Beatrice | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | n.p.n. | Poem. |
| Ringling Burial | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | n.p.n. | Burial of John and Mabel Ringling, Ida. | |
| C & B in Indiana | Sanders, Francis E. | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | n.p.n. | Carson & Barnes Circus information, staff, acts. |
| C & B in Ohio | Manier, Joe | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 20 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 20 | John Lewis. | |
| Burial Report | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 21 | Burial of John and Mabel Ringling, Ida. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 21 | Boy killed by leopard, Cheraw, SC. | |
| Clown Notes | Torkildson, Tim | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 22-23 | Barry Lubin, clown. |
| People | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 23 | Kent Ghirard. | |
| About Hub Hubbell | Lavacchi, Karen S. | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 24-25 | Hub Hubbell, cowboy, sharpshooter, career. |
| Bastille Celebration | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 26-27 | Bastille Day, Milwaukee (WI). |
| Ivory Imports Stopped | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 27 | Japan, piano makers to stop using imported ivory. | |
| Royal Lichtenstein | Lenker, John E. | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 28-29 | Royal Lichtenstein Circus information, acts. |
| C & B at Rochester | Sanders, Francis E. | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 29 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. |
| Circus Vision Lives | Bishop, Katherine | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 32, 33 | Circus camp, Camp Winnarainbow, California. |
| Train Collisions | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 33 | Train collisions: Shreveport, LA; Wolfurt, Austria; San Diego, CA. | |
| Circus Vargas in Ind. | Sanders, Francis E. | 18 | 38 | 1989 | Sep | 18 | 33 | Circus Vargas information. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 1 | Photo: Deborah & Pegasus. | |
| M. Chipperfield's Cir. | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 1, 20 | England. Mary Chipperfield's circus information, acts. |
| On the Cover | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 2 | Deborah & Pegasus act, Great Wallendas. | |
| Them Old Tunes | Waterman, Nixon | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 2 | Poem. |
| Mr. V Remembered | Kingston, Harry L. | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 3, 6 | Cliff Vargas. |
| Routes | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Circus Tihany; Circus Vargas; Jose Cole's; Frank Curry; Hubler International; International Circus Classic; Kelly-Miller; Make A Circus; Moscow; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Swan Bros.; Zoppe Circus Europa. Swiss: Circus Knie, Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Last N. J. Date | House, Albert F. | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 6 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Show Notes | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 6 | Carson & Barnes Circus information. | |
| Clowns Win Contest | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 6 | Happy M. Hall, Eleanor Ethington, clowns. | |
| Clown Alley Notes | Torkildson, Tim | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 8 | Tarzan Zerbini. Charlie Bauman, performance dir. |
| Allen Bros. Circus | Waynick, Jim | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 10 | Allen Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| People | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 10 | Bruce Anderson, high act. Harry Albacker, magic. Ronn Lucas, vent. Others. | |
| Las Vegas Circus | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 11 | Jordan International Circus information, acts. | |
| Cougar Killed | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 11 | Mountain lion kills boy. | |
| Circus Vargas | Siegel, Robert | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 12-13 | Circus Vargas information, acts. |
| Busy Folks | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 13 | Rick Legg, Showtime USA Circus. Don Bridwell. | |
| Triple Record | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 14 | Jaime Ibara, triple somersaults. Martin Alvarez. | |
| Big Birds | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 14 | Ostrich Ranch, Missouri. | |
| Beatty Cole in N.J. | Giberson, Mary Jane | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 16 | Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus information. Ron Gill, Mitzi, aerial. |
| Beatty Bits | House, Albert F. | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 18-19 | Mark Lotz, trapeze, fall. Tangier Troupe, acrobats. John Welde, Monica, bears. Jim Haverstrom, band leader. Charly Harris, maintenance. |
| I Remember | Simic, Mark | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 19 | Circus life, rain. |
| K-M Back in States | Bolz, Wayne | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 19 | Kelly-Miller Circus information. |
| Great Yarmouth | Niblett, Jack | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 21 | Britain. Great Yarmouth Hippodrome show, acts. |
| People | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 21 | Don Bridwell, clown. | |
| From Southern Calif. | Burnes, Chuck | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 22-23 | Disney on Parade show, 1969. |
| Elephant Collapses | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 23 | Elephant, Zeta, at Wild Animal Retirement Village. | |
| Save the Trains | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 24 | Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. | |
| No Takers | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 24 | RBBB circus, elephant manure. | |
| Hotline | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 24 | Span. Train wreck. | |
| Pizza for Sale | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 24 | Domino's Pizza. | |
| Billy Barton | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 25-27 | Pablo Rodriguez. Elephant, Churchill. Helen Carpenter. Circus Bruno. Hubert Castle. RBBB tent. Roger Moore, June, marketing. Deana Rodriguez. Nellie Hanneford. Kay Rosaire. Anita Stebbins Zamudio. Jorge Barreda, cats. George Scott, Kathy. Bobby Berosini's orangs. Others. | |
| Zanesville Fair | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 27 | George Moffat produced Circus International acts. | |
| Circus Vegas Notes | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 28-29 | Circus Vegas information, acts, staff. |
| Animals Detained | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 29 | RBBB circus animals, Japan. | |
| C & B in Indiana | Sandman, Don | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 30-31 | Carson & Barnes Circus information, acts. |
| Carousel Calander | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 31 | Painted Ponies calendar, 1990. | |
| Hagenbeck's Show | Morgenthau, B. | 18 | 39 | 1989 | Sep | 25 | 32 | Carl Hagenbeck Wild Animal Show, 1893. |
| (Photograph) | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 1 | Photo: Ramon Espana. | |
| Vazquez to Europe | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 1, 2 | Flying Vazquez, trapeze. Juan Vazquez, Miguel, Pablo. | |
| On the Cover | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 2 | Ramon Espana, one finger stand. | |
| Correction | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 2 | Correction, Sep. 11, 1989 issue, Stoddard's article on Hanneford/Millwaukee. | |
| New Show Opens | Taylor, Gordon | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 3, 13 | Guthrie Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Routes | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 4 | Routes: Carson & Barnes; Jose Cole; Circus Vargas; Make A Circus; Moscow; Pickle Family; RBBB blue, red; Royal Hanneford; Zoppe Circus Europa. Swiss: Circus Knie, Circus Nock. Other shows. | |
| Bentley Bros. | Sandman, Don | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 5-6 | Bentley Bros. Circus information, acts. |
| Birth of a Baby | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 6, 25 | Cooper & Bailey circus baby elephant, 1880. | |
| Record Achieved | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 6 | Jaime Ibarra, trapeze, triple somersaults. | |
| Freak Show | Hudson, Frank | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 8 | Book, "Freak Show: Presenting Human Oddities for Amusement and Profit," by Robert Bogdan. |
| Rare Crocodile | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 8 | Rare crocodile found in Florida. | |
| Cliff Vargas | Barton, Billy | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 10 | Cliff Vargas. |
| Clown Notes | Torkildson, Tim | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 12 | Circus folk, circus rumors. Tim Tegge, Jerry Bisbee, clowns. |
| People | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 13 | Dick Anderson. Bob Devenney. People with Bentley Bros. Circus. | |
| Ivory Confiscated | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 13 | Namibia, poached ivory. | |
| Snake Story | Erickson, Terry Ross | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 14 | Jim Fowler, animal trainer. Snakes. Python. |
| Liebel Circus | Gresham, F. W. | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 15-16 | Liebel Family Circus information, acts. |
| Meaty Profit | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 16 | Ostrich meat. | |
| Notes | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 16 | George Hanneford circus. | |
| Circus Kirk Reunion | Heist. Walter G. Jr. | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 17-18 | Circus Kirk reunion information, acts, people. |
| Poachers Caught | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 18 | Tanzania, elephant poachers, ivory. | |
| Ringling at Dallas | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 19, 20 | Reviewing RBBB circuses. RBBB blue unit. Larry Allen Dean. |
| Notes | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 20 | Truck with painted tigers. | |
| New USSR Feature | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 20 | Nathan's Famous hot dogs, Moscow. | |
| Kids Meet Legend | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 20 | Gunther Gebel-Williams. | |
| CFA Group Meets | Bolz, Wayne | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 21 | CFA news. |
| Show Program | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 21 | Serge Coronas produced circus, acts. | |
| People | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 21 | Barry Yiengst, magic. | |
| Beatty Cole Circus | Giberson, Mary Jane | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 22 | Beatty-Cole Circus information. |
| Clowns Nab Thief | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 22 | Australia, Perry Bros. Circus. | |
| Hanneford in Texas | Stoddard, Bob | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 23-24 | Royal Hanneford Circus green unit, information, acts. |
| In Memory | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 24 | Death. Shelly White, fan. | |
| New Fla. Plant | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 26 | Anchor Industries, tents. | |
| At the Circus | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 26 | RBBB circus. | |
| Culpepper in Iowa | Sandman, Don | 18 | 40 | 1989 | Oct | 2 | 27-28, 29 | Culpepper Circus information, acts. |
| Ed Darling, Trainer | Morgenthau, B. |