S4·E12 Barnum's Big Top
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 12
- Air Date
- October 14, 1991
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Director
- Rocky Collins
- Writer
- Rocky Collins
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
P.T. Barnum was huckster, con man, promoter and entertainer. His American Museum featured ancient relics side by side with such "living curiosities" as lions, snakes, bearded ladies and Siamese twins. In 1871 he took the whole show on the road; it traveled by rail. Barnum introduced the idea of three rings, and his "Jumbo the Elephant" added a new word to the English language. By the time he teamed up with James Bailey, his circus had become "The Greatest Show on Earth."
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When did Season 4 Episode 12 of American Experience air?
Season 4, Episode 12 ('Barnum's Big Top') originally aired on October 14, 1991.
How long is Season 4 Episode 12 ('Barnum's Big Top')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 4 Episode 12?
P.T. Barnum was huckster, con man, promoter and entertainer. His American Museum featured ancient relics side by side with such "living curiosities" as lions, snakes, bearded ladies and Siamese twins. In 1871 he took the whole show on the road; it traveled by rail. Barnum introduced the idea of thre...
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