What circus billed itself as “The Greatest Show on Earth”?
The Greatest Show on Earth (film) The Greatest Show on Earth (film) The Greatest Show on Earth is a 1952 American drama film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille, shot in Technicolor, and released by Paramount Pictures. Set in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the film stars Betty Hutton and Cornel Wilde as trapeze artists competing for the center ring, and Charlton Heston as the circus manager running the show. James Stewart also stars in a supporting role as a mysterious clown who never removes his make-up, even between shows, while Dorothy Lamour and Gloria Grahame also play supporting roles. In addition
The Greatest Show on Earth (TV series) NBC aired "The Richard Boone Show" at the same 9 p.m. Tuesday slot. The series was canceled after one season. The Greatest Show on Earth (TV series) The Greatest Show on Earth is an American drama series starring Jack Palance about the American circus, which aired on ABC from September 17, 1963, to April 28, 1964. It was produced by Desilu, the production company founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Sr.. Palance portrayed Johnny Slate, the circus manager, who became involved in the personal lives of the circus performers. "The Greatest Show on Earth" faced competition from two comedy