Friday, December 19, 2008
CLOWN COLLEGE: Window Sticker
I am not selling these window stickers.
I have found that there are several sites around the web where you can design your own custom window stickers, for your own use.
I designed this one, for my own use.
If other alumni would like to look around on the web for similar sites where they too could make a similar sticker for their own cars, that is their own business.
Not really a business, because they wouldn't be selling them. They would each only be ordering one; for their own use.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
MARTINE BOUCHER NEWS!!!
Not exactly good news but much better news from Ian Lloyd...
Pat,
I have received news that Totoche has had the trache tube removed, is breathing well on her own, is talking, drinking and eating somewhat. She is still in ICU but her condition has been upgraded and things look very good under the circumstances. Clopin (Lise-Nathalie) may have more up to date info than I do as I have to translate the news that I get.
Ian
KIMTOM CLOWN FESTIVAL: "Who Pied Alex the Jester?"
Some footage of Alex, his posters around the city and taking his first pie in the face backstage at the 2008 Kimtom Festival in Shanghai.
(I don't want to spoil the surprise for you but the pie was thrown, quite masterfully, by my pal Ryan Combs)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW: Thank You!
My very sincere thanks and deeply heartfelt appreciation to my new friends Slava Polunin and the Broadway cast of Slava's Snowshow (especially Jef Johnson) for inviting me to the show last night and backstage afterwards to meet up and talk clowns and clowning.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
EMMETT KELLY: Bertram Mills Circus, 1938-39
I recently discovered this picture, maybe my favorite of Emmett, taken at what I believe would be the Bertram Mills Circus.
That is my guess because the Cole Bros. Circus where Emmett worked in the late 1930s didn't play any indoor dates (to the best of my knowledge) other than the New York Hippodrome, and that ain't the Hippodrome.
Emmett appeared with Bertram Mills in 1938 and 39 and, I understand, would have been invited to return were it not for the war.
The Paul Jung Troupe had been invited to join the Betram Mills Circus in 1938 as well but, unfortunately, had to back out. It would have been very interesting indeed to see how European and American clowning would have developed had the continent had the opportunity to see Jung's slam-bang Bob Clampett/Tex Avery cartoon-style clowning and had this master 3-ring producing clown returned to the States flush with ideas gleaned from watching and learning from his more classical European counterparts.
That is my guess because the Cole Bros. Circus where Emmett worked in the late 1930s didn't play any indoor dates (to the best of my knowledge) other than the New York Hippodrome, and that ain't the Hippodrome.
Emmett appeared with Bertram Mills in 1938 and 39 and, I understand, would have been invited to return were it not for the war.
The Paul Jung Troupe had been invited to join the Betram Mills Circus in 1938 as well but, unfortunately, had to back out. It would have been very interesting indeed to see how European and American clowning would have developed had the continent had the opportunity to see Jung's slam-bang Bob Clampett/Tex Avery cartoon-style clowning and had this master 3-ring producing clown returned to the States flush with ideas gleaned from watching and learning from his more classical European counterparts.
Monday, December 15, 2008
JAMES RAY CLARK III
JAMES RAY CLARK, III
(June 5, 1956 - December 9, 2008)
(June 5, 1956 - December 9, 2008)
James R. Clark III, 52, of Tinton Falls, cherished husband, adored father, beloved son, and loyal friend, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008.
He was born in Norman, O.K., and has lived in both New Jersey and California. He worked with computers and video electronics for over 20 years, most recently as the Vice President of Video Visions in Philadelphia, P.A.
Jim was an avid golfer, amateur astronomer, ardent audiophile, and many more things words cannot express.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Fran (Ciurczak) Clark; son and daughter-in-law Andrew and Colleen Clark of Columbia, S.C.; mother and father, Margaret and James R. Clark, Jr., of Waldwick, N.J.; mother-in-law, Sophie Ciurczak of Tinton Falls; sister, Ann Van Hine of Greenwood Lake, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Christine Clark and Arend van der Veen of Schenectady, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Jon Kenney of Alameda C.A.; sister-in-law, Kathryn Ciurczak of Scotch Plains, N.J.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Susan Ciurczak of Haledon, N.J.; and nieces, Megan, Emily, Isabel, and Lainey.
Visitation service were held 4-6 p.m. with a memorial service that followed, Friday, Dec. 12, at Ely Funeral Home, 3316 State Highway 33, Neptune, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties 3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753. Condolences may also be made online at www.elyfuneralhome.com.
"By gathering together the fallen petals,
you cannot recreate the beauty of the flower."
you cannot recreate the beauty of the flower."
To those who knew Jim, no explanation is necessary...
To those who didn't, no explanation is possible.
To those who didn't, no explanation is possible.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
DUANE "UNCLE SOAPY" THORPE: 10/11/24 - 12/9/95
Thank you to Joel "Benny's Dad" Heidtman
"Fondly remembered whenever we gather"
ROLF ZAVATTA: Out of Makeup
Photo courtesy of Marcelo Melison
Rolph Zavatta without clown make up, performing his musical comedy act.
Rolph Zavatta without clown make up, performing his musical comedy act.
SONNY FOSSETT & BEAN: Gerry Cottle's Circus, 1979
Producers take note: everyone loves a comedy car gag!
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