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Bobby Kaye was an American Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown who notably served as the show's producing clown and boss clown for decades.
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Who was Bobby Kaye in the Ringling Bros. circus?
Bobby Kaye was an American clown associated with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He served as the show's producing clown and boss clown for decades.
What did a boss clown do at Ringling Bros.?
The boss clown role involved leading and organizing the circus clown unit, not just performing individual comedy routines. It placed Kaye in charge of a major part of the show's comic presentation.
Was Bobby Kaye a circus performer or an executive?
He was a working circus clown who also held senior creative and organizational responsibilities. That combination made his career different from a performer known only for a single routine.
Which circus was Bobby Kaye connected with?
His best-known connection was Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the major American circus company. The organization later ended its touring performances in 2017, after Kaye's long career there.
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