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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College was an American circus school which trained around 1,400 clowns in the "Ringling style" from its founding in 1968 until its closure in 1997.
Feb 17, 1988 · Clown College (1968-97) was created in 1968 by Irvin Feld, then co-owner of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, with help from former Ringling clown and author/illustrator Bill Ballantine, who became Clown College's second Dean.
Clown College was a unique institution that trained hundreds of clowns for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus from 1968 to 1997. It was founded by Irvin Feld, the owner of the circus,...
Mar 30, 2024 · Take a behind the scenes look at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College! This feature was part of the video program book for RBBB's 123rd Edition.
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Watch a rare look at the training and history of the famous clown school on its 20th anniversary. The special features interviews, performances and a tribute to Lou Jacobs, the founder of the college.
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Feb 1, 1983 · When Feld acquired Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in November 1967, it came with 12 clowns, all of whom were over 50. This number was scarcely adequate for one circus, and Feld,...
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Sep 24, 1993 · The famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey "Clown College" is making its own kind of history - moving its campus from Florida to the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wis., hometown of the five Ringling brothers and the original site of their circus' winter quarters.
