Circus Movies, TV
- ABC, "Super Circus" (1954)
Hit early TV series (1949-56), filmed first six years in Chicago. With Mary Hartline & Claude Kirchner. 29:14
Available on YouTube.
- Astroboy, "Robot Circus" (1982)
Second episode in series, tells the origin of AstroBoy. Nippon Television Network Corp. 3x07:53+3=23:42
Available on YouTube in parts 1, 2, 3.
- Barney, "Super Singing Circus" (2000)
First in a series of several Circus themed episodes with the big purple dinosaur. Barney and kids put on a show. 9:18
Available on YouTube.
- Boswick, "Here Comes The Clown" (2007)
Promotional video with hillaruious short skit of endlessly pouring milk on cereal.
http://www.herecomestheclown.com
Available on YouTube.
- Carl Ballantine, "The Great Ballantine" (1987)
Famed aging comedy magician appearing on The Cosby Show, "The Show Must Go On", 1987.12.17 season 4 episode 87. 2:19
Available on YouTube.
- Creature Comforts, "The Circus" (2003)
Claymation animated circus animals talk about their experiences of performing. By Nick Park, from the UK. 9:20
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0324742
Available on YouTube.
- Dick Van Dyke, "The Art of Slapstick" (1961)
Dick lectures intellectually on the decline of slapstick, while performing it uproariously. 3:36
Also available, excellent >drunk immitation. 2:36
Available on YouTube.
- Ernie Kovacs, "Nairobi Trio" (1960)
Bordering on performance art, three music box costumed gorrilas play a simple tune, with a "slow burn" gag. An early TV pioneer. 2:48
Available on YouTube.
- Josh Routh, "Jadoo" (2007)
High energy silent clown magic show by circus family descendant.
http://www.circuskaput.com
Available on YouTube.
- Knight Rider, "Circus Knights" (1985)
Season 3, Episode 22. Michael and KITT go undercover as performers after foul play.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0620806
Available on Amazon.com and NetFlix.
- Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse, "At The Circus" (1916)
From the dawn of animation. 3:02
http://www.ignatzmouse.net
Available on YouTube.
- Michael Moschen
Famed juggler/manipulator and 1990 MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" Fellow.
http://www.michaelmoschen.comM.
Examples available on YouTube: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- Mickey Mouse Club, "Here Comes the Circus!" (1956)
Short version of the 1956-57 opening for "Circus Day" Thursdays. 1:35
Available on YouTube.
- MST3K "Circus on Ice" (1954)
Present in Mystery Science Theare 3000 (MST3K), 1993./01.09 season 4 episode 21, as a short preceding "Monster A Go Go". 8:56
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289122
Available on YouTube.
- MST3K, "Here Comes the Circus" (1946)
Featuring Emmett Kelly, Clyde Beatty, Betty Rich, more. 9:35
Present in Mystery Science Theare 3000 (MST3K), 1993.01.16 season 4 episode 22, as a short preceding "The Day The Earth Froze".
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279858
Available on YouTube.
- Perry Mason, "The Case of the Clumsy Clown" (1960)
Season 4, episode 7. Perry helps a brilliant clown, framed for murder and bigamy.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0673219
- Richard Renner, "Slapstick Circus" (2007)
Excerpts from a one man show featuring silent akits by a quality clown. 10:37
Available on YouTube.
- The Monkees, "Monkees at the Circus" (1967)
Season 1, Episode 22. The Monkees befriend a troubled circus. 25:03
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0650689
Available on YouTube.
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