The Greatest Show on Earth: Season 1, Episode 8

The Circus Never Came to Town

Mentally retarded Willie Simple still harbors his childlike daydream of becoming a clown. Slate takes pity on him, giving the boy a job although he has been warned that he might cause problems.

Release Date: 1963-09-17
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 5.0/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 60

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