Circus Boy

Circus Boy (1956-1957)

EndedScripted showAdventure, Family, Western

Set in the late 1890s, the title of the series refers to a boy named Corky. After his parents, "The Flying Falcons", were killed in a trapeze accident, young Corky was adopted by Joey the Clown, and the whole Burke and Walsh Circus family.

The young boy quickly found a role with the circus as water boy to Bimbo, a baby elephant whom Corky would come to consider his pet. Riding Bimbo's back, Corky dealt with adolescent problems, and helped the show's adults including Joey, owner/promoter Big Tim Champion. and head canvasman Pete, keep the circus successful as the traveling show moved from town to town each week.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 19:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13The Return of Buffalo Billdéc. 12, 1957
S02E12The Judge's Boydéc. 5, 1957
S02E11Uncle Cyrusnov. 28, 1957
S02E10The Marvelous Manellisnov. 21, 1957
S02E09The Dancing Bearnov. 14, 1957
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Circus Boy first premiere on television?

Circus Boy premiered on September 23, 1956.

Who starred as the main character in Circus Boy?

Mickey Braddock, later known as Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees, starred as the main character, Corky.

What was Corky's role in the circus?

Corky was an orphaned boy who was taken in by the Big Top Circus.

Who played Corky's guardian, Big Tim Champion, in Circus Boy?

Robert Lowery played Big Tim Champion, Corky's guardian.

What kind of acts were featured in Circus Boy?

Circus Boy featured a variety of acts such as acrobatics, clowns, and animal performances.

Was Circus Boy filmed in front of a live audience?

No, Circus Boy was not filmed in front of a live audience, but rather on a soundstage with pre-recorded applause and effects added.

What was the running time of each Circus Boy episode?

Each episode of Circus Boy ran for approximately 30 minutes.

How many episodes of Circus Boy were produced?

There were a total of 49 episodes of Circus Boy produced.

What was the premise of the episode "King of the Circus"?

In the episode "King of the Circus," Corky competes against a rival for the title of "King of the Circus."

Did Circus Boy feature any special guest stars?

Yes, Circus Boy featured guest stars such as Paul Burke and Chuck Connors.

Was Circus Boy a popular show during its time?

Yes, Circus Boy was a popular show during its time and helped establish Mickey Dolenz as a child actor.

Did Circus Boy win any awards?

Circus Boy did not win any major awards during its run.

What other television shows aired during the same time as Circus Boy?

Other television shows that aired during the same time as Circus Boy include The Ed Sullivan Show and The Red Skelton Show.

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