Circus: American Experience

Season 30, Episode 8 of 8

See how Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey merged to create a circus of more than 1,100 people and 1,000 animals, only to limp through the Great Depression against competition from radio and movies. In 1956, the big top was pulled down for good.

Previously Aired

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Time
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11/2/2020
2 p.m.
2/1/2021
3 p.m.
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