The Greatest Show on Earth

TV Series
1963–19641963–1964
1h

Jack Palance, Tuesday Weld, and Russ Tamblyn in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Johnny Slate is the big boss who successfully keeps the circus running as it moves from town to town. He manages to deal with the unexpected frequently and uses Otto King, the accountant, as... Read allJohnny Slate is the big boss who successfully keeps the circus running as it moves from town to town. He manages to deal with the unexpected frequently and uses Otto King, the accountant, as a sounding board.Johnny Slate is the big boss who successfully keeps the circus running as it moves from town to town. He manages to deal with the unexpected frequently and uses Otto King, the accountant, as a sounding board.

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Tuesday Weld in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Tuesday Weld and Russ Tamblyn in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Jack Palance, Tuesday Weld, and Russ Tamblyn in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Jack Palance and Fabian in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Ruby Keeler and Ken Murray in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Jack Palance, Ruby Keeler, and Ken Murray in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Fabian and Zeme North in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Patricia Breslin and Steven Hill in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Lucille Ball and Jack Palance in The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)

Johnny Slateas Johnny Slate

30 episodes30 eps • 1963–1964

Otto Kingas Otto King

8 episodes8 eps • 1963–1964

Michael Consoldane

Boy Joins Circusas Boy Joins Circus…

2 episodes2 eps • 1963–1964

Acrobatas Acrobat…

2 episodes2 eps • 1963–1964

Guidoas Guido…

2 episodes2 eps • 1963–1964

Joeas Joe…

2 episodes2 eps • 1963–1964

Joseph V. Perry

Antonas Anton…

2 episodes2 eps • 1963

Kate Reynoldsas Kate Reynolds

1 episode1 ep • 1963

Garveas Garve

1 episode1 ep • 1963

James Paleskias James Paleski

1 episode1 ep • 1963

Harold J. Stone

Greenwoodas Greenwood

1 episode1 ep • 1963

Diamond 'Dimey' Vineas Diamond 'Dimey' Vine

1 episode1 ep • 1964

Frankie Santeneas Frankie Santene

1 episode1 ep • 1964

J. Pat O'Malley

Peteas Pete

1 episode1 ep • 1964

Roger C. Carmel

Kirovas Kirov

1 episode1 ep • 1963

Nina Hendersonas Nina Henderson

1 episode1 ep • 1963

Anneas Anne

1 episode1 ep • 1963

Patricia Breslin

Lisa, Frankie's wifeas Lisa, Frankie's wife

1 episode1 ep • 1964

Johnny Slate is the big boss who successfully keeps the circus running as it moves from town to town. He manages to deal with the unexpected frequently and uses Otto King, the accountant, as a sounding board.

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Genres
- Drama
- Family
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Trivia
The 1952 film was made by Paramount Pictures. The studio gained ownership of the TV series following its 1967 merger with the show's production company, Desilu Productions.

Connections
Follows The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)

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Desilu/Lucille Ball/Jack Palance

Desilu produced The Greatest Show on Earth shown on ABC and starring Jack Palance. This show was produced in color, ( most shows of that era were still done in black and white), In order to jump the ratings, Lucille Ball even guest starred in the series in a rare dramatic performance. However the show was not renewed for a 2nd year much to Ms. Ball's dismay. Lucille Ball even promised the sponsor of the show, Kaiser, that she would take her own successful Lucy Show off the air on CBS so she could devote all of her time to The Greatest Show On Earth. Lucille Ball, CEO of Desilu, was quoted as saying "Jack Palance will never work here again and you may quote me"

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Release date
- September 17, 1963 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Zirkusdirektor Johnny Slate
Filming locations
- Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production companies
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Runtime
1 hour
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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