Circus memories show dangers and tragedy behind the scenes
Dick recalls life with the John Strong Circus and NBC. He describes camels, zebras, and an elephant that nearly struck him in the arena, plus Rita Munoz, a 17 year old performer who fell to her death during a dangerous act. Dick later became a keyboard pro at NBC and varied clubs in California.
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John Strong Circus
Rita’ Munoz
Rita
Los Angeles
Detroit
USC
NBC
Sunset and
Vine
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Lux Video Theatre
Hollywood Star Screen Playhouse
Matinee Theatre
The
Iron Horse
Studio City
L.A
Orange County
San Francisco
Nightly shows in Hawaii at Kono draw mature crowds
Phyllis Catania headlines nightly at Kono Hawaii with newer hits and old pop standards. Downey’s Rocco’s organist-entertainer MEL NORFLEET to be feted at a birthday spectacular February 3 at Rio Hondo Country Club Downey. LES CHARMETTES charity event features Larry W Nixon Rex Davis with proceeds to charity. Manny Franco at Rudy’s Lounge and J B's Restaurant host weekly Hawaii themed and pop standards shows with upcoming January dinner specials.
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Mel Norfleet
Rocco's
Downey
Rio Hondo Country Club
Old River School Road
LES Charmettes
Larry W. Nixon
Rex
Jay Cooke Sr
Tom
Jay Jr
Tim
Lindsey
Lorrie
Liz
Manny
Rudy
J.B
South St
Johnny Day
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Chapell Corporation
Phil Shane
Wind Rose Restaurant
Seaport Village
Sime In
Kono Hawaii
Phyllis Catania
Granada
Hawaii
Society of Seven
S. Harbor Blvd
Santa Ana
Food For
By Keith Nuttall
Feman
Des- St
Sanders
Carson
Jeol
Atherton
E. Artesio
Tal Downes
VMI
Azo
Bellflower BI
Lin
Westminster Avenue
al Lee
EL J. Toro Cafe
Warner Ave
Huntington Beach
Sorner of
Bulsa Chica & Wir
Childs
Marygaritas
Frila
Pacific Coast
Hwy
Seel Beach
Wawee
Ranch House
Tips & Noodles
Lakewood
Clover Room
Earl
George Grande
Bere Ol
WOW Oper Ton Alondra Blvd
Studebaker Vink
Ap AY
Vegas
Phil de Santo & Corp
Dibner
Dimitris
Raoul & Michael
Beach Blvd
Ball
Garden Grove
Anaheim
Calif
Desea Torrey
Lakewood Blvd
Candleewiond
Lakewood Fours
Tam
Aurphy
Sorei
Virginia
Long Beach Blvd
Bounns Mons
Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos
South Street
Algor
Osha
Williams
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