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Doug Cooper's avatar

I did not know that Burt Lancaster was in the circus.

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Elaine Clements's avatar

I found some great photos of Lancaster as an aerialist on google. I never knew!

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Jane Vondell's avatar

Minnie Pearl of the Grand Ole Opry was a director in the era of federal entertainment.

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Elaine Clements's avatar

Cool!

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Ed Smith's avatar

Where exactly was the Central playground?

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Elaine Clements's avatar

Where the Playstead is behind the Town Offices.

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Martha Tubinis's avatar

Wow - that is a great rabbit hole! Fascinating! Imagine Burt Lancaster in little ole Andover!

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Roland Gubisch's avatar

Knew about the WPA and CCC, but not that they sponsored performances. Good to know. As for Burt Lancaster in Andover, it's a tantalizing possibility.

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