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Post by snsurone on Aug 3, 2018 18:36:37 GMT
This was an early '50's kiddie show starring Claude Kirschner as the "ringmaster" who introduced the different acts.
There were also the clowns Cliffy, Scampy, and Nicky.
But arguably, the main highlight was Mary Jane Hartline, "conducting" the orchestra while clad in tight, miniskirted majorette costumes that showed off her voluptuous figure.
I can't understand how that got past the censors, especially on a children's program!
Are there any baby boomer fossils (like me) who remembers this show?
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 3, 2018 18:51:18 GMT
Mary Jane Hartman while clad in tight, miniskirted majorette costumes that showed off her voluptuous figure. I can't understand how that got past the censors, especially on a children's program!
yeah... can't show a woman with a totally covered bosom to the kiddies in the 50's. They should have had her clad in a muumuu !
Actually it was MARY HART LINE Hartman was a whole 'nuther show MARY HARTLINE The scantily clad Mary with Clifford Soubier Ringmaster Claude  |
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Post by taylorfirst1 on Aug 5, 2018 2:01:17 GMT
Yes there is nothing risque at all about that outfit, even for the 1950's. The 1950's weren't ruled by Amish people.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 5, 2018 2:23:12 GMT
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 5, 2018 2:26:59 GMT
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 5, 2018 2:32:38 GMT
Yes there is nothing risque at all about that outfit, even for the 1950's. I remember the show very well but never once even noticed how "chesty" Mary was. Strikes me as odd to mention it and then speculate that censorship was needed for a lady in a high necked circus outfit !  Mary, in another outfit, graces the cover of the TV Guide along with Ringmaster Claude.  |
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 5, 2018 3:02:37 GMT
Rare color variations :   |
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Post by divtal on Aug 8, 2018 16:05:23 GMT
Yes, I remember Super Circus. My Dad used to tease me (although, I didn't know it was teasing, at the time): "Be sure to tell me when Mary Hartline is on." I thought he just appreciated her talent at her baton-twirling.  I had a Mary Hartline doll. And, I agree with Taylorfirst, that her costume wasn't risque, even for the time. |
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 15, 2018 4:40:12 GMT
OP has "asked" and immediately abandoned the thread ... again ! <shrug> hope y'all liked the pictures  |
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Post by teleadm on Aug 23, 2018 18:40:33 GMT
There were several Mary Hartline dolls available and popular with little girls of the '50s.  That doll looks rather scary |
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