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Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brunk discuss their career with tent shows and explain a typical tent show format.

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brunk

'''Additional Parties Recorded:'''

'''Date:''' January 27, 1976

'''Location:''' Lubbock, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' David Murrah

'''Length:''' 1 hour


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:'''
Henry Brunk,
Mercedes Brunk,
Influences to enter show business,
Music man,
First show (1916),
Oklahoma,
Harley Sadler show,
Stock company,
Tent shows,
Routes,
Business,
Competition,
Reasons for closing,
Talent,
Recruiting,
Format,
Seating,
Orchestra music,
"Toby shows",
Other acts,
Tents,
Construction,
Chicken roost,
Advertising,
Theater work,
Rehearsals,
New York actors,
Performers,
Gimmicks,
Candy sales,
Stuffed bears,
"Sun-up show"
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:'''
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'''Range Dates:''' 1916-1976

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1916-1976


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[[Category: Needs Review ]] [[Category: 1970s]] [[Category: Tent Shows]] [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: Brunk's Comedians]]