Life As A Sideshow 1983

[@sheliapea1387]

Mrs Dolly Reagan Such an intelligent lady. Incredible lady.

[@roberthepburn-gr4fq]

When I was a kid dolly taught me to dance at the showman's association in gibsonton, my dad had side shows

[@limbrat5448]

In the late 80's me and two friends were cutting behind scene of a fair looking for a place to smoke a joint.When we heard someone say (what the fuck are you doing)when we turned around it was Big Bruce.I told him looking for a place to smoke a joint,he said well come on in.the smell of fried bacon was strong on stove was the biggest pile of bacon I had ever seen.after smoking with in his trailer he excused him saying that he was very hungry.he offered each one piece of bacon,which we gladly ate.He was very kind. R.I.P.

[@jennymosca2178]

Limbrat a good story...one to pass on to your grandkids..

[@Nathan-e7o7y]

I was 2 years old when this aired i was born in 1981 watching this in 2024 most of them probably not here anymore thanks for sharing your video

[@mikelclark9723]

I just have so much respect for all of these wonderful people

[@MagicJohn11]

Wow Bruce, I met Bruce at a fireworks convention decades ago in upstate new York

[@paulamiles9559]

I love Dolly's granddaughter ( Kathy Spahn) making a stand for her grandmother. Miss Dolly Reagan is very cool. She excels as the inside talker for Dickie Brisben ,who also does not suffer fools.

[@paulamiles9559]

Dick Brisben is one of my most favorite " very special people" .In 1967, I saw his banner " Dickie the Penguin Boy" at the county fair. The 10-in-1 show was mounted by Carl Norwood and Dick Hilburn. I was not brave enough to go into the show and just look, from curiosity. So I missed an opportunity . I wish I could have seen and talked with him.

[@blacquesjacques7239]

Its amazing how attitudes have changed toward Freak shows . I see nothing wrong with them as long ad they are run well , nor do I think peoples' curiosity is a source of shame . The freak show really helps both .

[@sparkythedog408]

What about the Case of the Lobster Boy? The sideshow made him evil

[@lorenzojoneson]

@@sparkythedog408 the booze did that

[@mikelclark9723]

I agree I believe it educates everyone

[@russellloomis4376]

I was thinking the same thing different and better times back then. Today the world is full of PC bitches with no common sense.

[@quadcondor8619]

They're human beings andwant to show people how special they are, Nothing wrong with making an honest living As long as they're shown respect I'll gladly give them my money

[@shanetheundertaker8474]

The customers standing there gawping, they're the freaks ! 😲😲😲😲

[@suzienakama1]

Got to do what you have to. No judgement

[@kimhenry9412]

I rember Pete from the Allentown fair every year I loved watching him

[@kevinwaller6353]

I'm from Gibsonton, Fl where Pete and many others retired to and eventually passed away. I remember seeing him around from time to time.

[@ianhorsburgh9867]

Big Bruce wouldn't be out of the ordinary in America today, Super Obesity seems to be the norm

[@FayBelleRose233]

That's sad.

[@kona1967]

Bruce Snowdon passed away at 63 years old. (1946-2009).

[@thehamelsduck1600]

These folks are awesome. Instead of taking a hand out such as welfare they find a way to make there own money.

[@stormgirl09]

in this day in age a lot of people are as big as that guy...anyways i wonder if he is still alive or not.

[@kathyprizzleskizzle356]

Right???!!

[@davidhochoy3327]

He's dead and so is Dolly Reagan.

[@robshane6634]

OMFG the intro to Bruce @0:37😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BaarBear]

RIP Bruce "Howard Huge" Snowden!

[@horrorfanrikki7993]

Their NOT Freaks!!..Their humans like us with a loving heart!!

[@TheNickPenney]

great, ty for uploading :D

[@jacobsockness571]

It's a shame people with disabilities lost this avenue of income. Now we have nothing to make money since the Sideshow is a shame when it was our only chance.

[@sheilafinn6022]

Sometimes it. was the only way for them to earn money, some families did not want them but it had to be hard on them,

[@mattkaustickomments]

14:15. NEWMAN!!

[@sapphireheart5757]

Mrs Dolly Reagan’s brunch sounds delicious, grilled cheese with tomato on dark bread? Count me in

[@eyebrowseart5312]

Does anybody know the name of this side show? the company? thanks

[@regiltube7932]

My mom is 13 years at the time.

[@kenacousart4727]

cool

[@mattkaustickomments]

Everyone including the MCs are so sad and disillusioned. Talk about phoning it in...

[@cjgilc]

16:58

[@override261]

i feel bad for these people

[@tedforeman7498]

very sad its the way they made money back in thoses days

[@hatednyc]

Many of these performers disagree. This was the only way they could earn a living without being ridiculed in their daily lives. At the Sideshow they received the fame and admiration of the public more than the disgust and could be amongst their own kind. Many of them lived in sideshow trailer parks in the off season just to be remain in the world they made for themselves.

[@FutureGirl2033]

It's better than living on SSI.

[@sheliapea1387]

They played the hand in life they were dealt well. Respectfully

[@kevinwaller6353]

It's not sad whatsoever. Those people made a great living far beyond what disability would ever pay. They were surrounded by people who loved and cared for them. The last thing in the world they would want is pity from you.