Oklahoma Hoax

The Clyde Beatty Show. World Greatest Wild Animal Trainer Clyde Beatty with another exciting story transcribed from his brilliant career. This master of the big cats captures ferocious jungle beasts and trains them to perform under the big top in the circus, where there are always thrills, action and danger.

Hundreds of dramatic behind-the-scenes adventures are all part of the Clyde Beatty story. This is the story of Oklahoma Hokes. The owner of a circus may not be the easiest job in the world, but one thing is for sure.

It's never done. Not that there's a crisis every hour, but it's amazing how often something unexpected comes up. For example, there was the incident which took place a few years ago in Oklahoma. We were playing the second day of a three-day stand in Oklahoma City when it all started.

Keep it moving, Hank. We're running pretty late tonight. I thought I'd call... No, I'm not! I need a minute! Hi, honey! Oh, back to the dressing room, is it? Good. Did you see my ex?

I did. I never saw a smoother performance. Thanks, honey. My cats have been behaving pretty well at that. I wonder how long it'll last? Knowing lines and tigers, as I do, I wouldn't care to wage you on it.

I know what you mean. I think you might be caught with even bigger than last night. I was so one. I do. Oh, kind of. I'm happy. It's been a good season so far. Oh, by the way, what's that next jump?

Let's see. One more day here in Oklahoma City, and then two days in Tulsa, then we head over to the. Oh, that's probably Fred to give me my rub-down. Come in. What? Oh, Larry. Oh, Larry.