Mickel, Jere C 1976-02-10
In an interview with Bob Nash on KFYO Radio, Jere C. Mickel discusses tent shows, their history and his recent book on the subject.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: jere C. Mickel
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 10, 1976
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Bob Nash
Length: 20 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Footlights on the Prairie, Mickel as a performer, Difficulties, Audiences, Rural Texas, Competition from movies, Beginning of tent shows (1848), Yankee Robinson, Williams family, Advertisements, Tent shows, Toby shows, Fred Wilson, Advertisements (again), Tent shows (again), Toby character, Corny shows, Comedy characters, Sis Hopkins, actress, Aimed at rural audiences, Advertisements (again).
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1848-1976
Bulk Dates: 1909-1930
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