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The Most Famous American of the 19th Century? | The Circus

How did Phineas Taylor Barnum become the man behind the greatest show on earth? Sharon Grimberg, the writer/director/producer of our film THE CIRCUS, introduces you to P.T. Barnum, half of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and, arguably, the most famous American of the 19th century.

THE CIRCUS premieres across two nights — Monday, October 8 & Tuesday, October 9 at 9/8c on PBS. Learn more at https://pbs.org/circus