Hey BJ- Good thing you were able to start on my Father's Circus! He helped to give you a heads start in the Circus business.... He liked you VERY much, and...
BJ For all the successes behind you, I send congratulations. For all the challenges ahead, I send blessings. Wishing you adventure, success, and...
on wednesday, june 24 col. bill birchfield (a john strong alumni) will appear on wkyt tv channel 27 out of lexington, ky. @12:30 ? p.m. i have four minutes to...
Nice tribute to Zippo, he was on Big John's show in 82 and 83, and also in the 70's I think. http://bozoette.typepad.com/red_nose/2009/06/zippo.html...
With all the hype, I thought this group would be more active. Interesting no hate mail here...none on Coney Board either... Wonder who is really sending all...
He wanted me to say Hello to you John and that He wants me to still make an effort to find David Hall or Peggy! By the way He still has his big orange Trunk...
Dave, I noticed that John responded to you about his father, and his spirit of giving. I am a circus wannabe, I know John the lll, personally and can tell you ...
Tony- WOW- I haven't heard from the World's Greatest Animal trainner for awhile.... I heard you have gotten Married????? Is this true? I am in Coney Island New...
... Tony- Would you PLEASE call me ASSP.... I am heading your way.... Going to Mephis.... Want to stop, and see you on the way to Mephis... Thanks, Your...
col. bill birchfield (big john strong circus alumni) will present his big magic show in the sandy hook, ky. performing arts center on sat. sept. 5...two shows...
BJ- Yes, I know. When Bobby Reynolds moved up north from Fillmore to Fresno, he let a friend have a bunch of picture's, posters and props of my Father's...
Hey Johnny & Linderella!! Try to hear that in my biggest "Step right up" voice. Anyway just wanted to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving & let you know...
Hey David-  GREAT to hear from you. We are still out with our Show. It has grown to the Largest Freakshow in the world. Over 150 foot of Bannerline and...
Hello John, I don't mean to butt in, but I remember going to Carson & Barnes probably early 1970's (I'm sure I was still in High School) and the actor from...
I will call Ruth. Thanks for her #. You can reach me at 415 897-9912(biz at home) 415 897-1902(home) 314 328-4399 (cell) Love to hear from you when you reach...
Ricky- Carson and Barnes was in Austin for three days last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The show was in a one ring format. Four tower centers. Old DR...
Another poster for you to peruse...again from Wenatchee, WA circa 1957 or so. And then I found this too...you remember his name I'm sure... Ted DeWayne. On...
I just wanted you both to know that I just left a message with Ruth's caregiver & I will try to reach her again tomorrow. As always, David On Nov 8, 2009, at...
Good Morning, I'm leaving w/in the hour & hope to make your call Dave, it's a good 4 hr. ride so can u do the math BTW that pix labled Bobby is not Bobby...
John, I sure have heard of Hopalong Cassidy. Cowboy movie and TV star. I bet he brought in a lot of straw houses. I never knew that, any info you want to...
Ricky- This yahoo group was created to talk Circus. The present the past and the future. The problem is MOST people that were or are WITH IT don't post. ...
Ricky- Yes DR Miller had the LARGEST herd of elephants. Once Kenneth Feld came up to DR Miller and said..... Hear you have a few elephants on your circus Mr....
Hey John- Well now you've done it! LOL!! I'm reading this fine observation you wrote below & thinking how much I agreed. Then you sign off with this "Big...
I can say I had the pleasure of spending such a performance with Mr. Miller one afternoon back in the early 90's. I was guest clowning on the show and had a...
My first week with Big John, in 1974, was working on the tent crew. We were in some dismal suburban area around San Bernadino; Big John says, 'Hey new guy....