The Circus explores the colorful history of this popular, influential and distinctly American form of entertainment, from the first one-ring show at the end of the 18th century to 1956, when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey big top was pulled down for the last time.
THE CIRCUS premieres across two nights: Monday, October 8 and Tuesday, October 9 at 9/8c on American Experience PBS.
Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/circus
