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Open letter to Ringling Bros from Billy Rose on 1947 show
Billy Rose writes to Ringling Bros in Sarasota about reserving two center box seats for the 1947 Madison Square Garden opening. He criticizes last season’s acts, laments the lack of classic Ringling spectacle, and urges more traditional circus drama for his five year old nephew Bobby. He includes a photo and promises to judge the next show by Bobby’s reaction.
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Ringling Bros. Barnum Baily
Sarasota
Florida
Madison Square Garden
Merle Evans
Bobby
Sabu
Barnum