Brunk, Henry L 1976-01-26
This tape is of Bob Nash’s radio (KFYO) interview with Henry Brunk, in which he discusses tent shows in West Texas, the Harley Sadler Tent Show, and Brunk’s Comedians.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Henry L. Brunk
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: January 26, 1976
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: KFYO Radio
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Henry L. Brunk [speaker],
Worked with Harley Sadler (1919),
Audiences,
Start in show business,
Entire family,
Started as a musician,
Transportation for the show,
Trains,
Harley Sadler (again),
As an actor,
As a businessman,
Worked for Brunk's Comedians,
Popularity of tent shows,
In Colorado,
[Advertisements],
Lubbock audiences,
Early career,
Quality of tent shows,
1910-1929,
Tent show performers,
Celebrities,
Other responsibilities,
Tent show profits,
Toby character,
Origins,
Ad-libbing on the show,
{Advertisements],
Tent show territory,
Brunk's Comedians,
Tent show scrapbook
Tape 1, Side 2:
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Range Dates: 1910-1929
Bulk Dates: 1910-1929
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