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In Jerry of the Circus, homeless and orphaned, young Jerry Dugan finds himself in the midst of the Randall Brothers Circus. After being presented with a cryptic note penned by his late father stating that “Jerry has circus in his blood,” the owner Sam Randall offers Jerry and his dog, Rags a place to stay. In a total of 130 15-minute episodes (of which only 128 are available today), this old radio show narrated a heart-warming tale of a child’s struggle to adapt to the adversities in life. As Jerry slowly adjusts to life in the big top, he makes both friends and enemies along the way. As the series progressed, Jerry is reunited with his long lost uncle, Decker who was circus’ resident animal trainer. It is later revealed that Decker Dugan was a famous game hunter suffering from amnesia. His last request of Sam Randall before reclaiming his former life was to prompt the circus owner into making Jerry his official ward. Syndicated by Bruce Eells in 1937, Jerry of the Circus made its mark in the golden age of radio as one of the most imaginative and delightful old time radio series geared towards the younger generation. Enjoy Jerry’s and Rags’ misadventures in the colorful circus world!

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Air Date Title Synopsis
 1937-06-28  001 Letter For Sam Randall

Program #1. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. This series was originally syndicated during the 1930's by The Radio Transcription Company Of America ("Transco"). Some of the Bruce Eells transcriptions have the Eells label pasted over the red Transco label. Jerry and his dog join the circus, making a new friend and a new enemy! The date is approximate. 
 1937-06-29  002 Poisoned Meat Put Out

+ Program #2. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Jerry's dog Rags joins the act of Bumps the Clown. Jerry meets Jason the lion tamer. The date is approximate. 
 1937-06-30  003 Rags Is Missing

+ Program #3. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Jerry meets Whitey, who's in charge of the horses. He also meets Splendor, the new colt. Fire breaks out in the menagerie! The date is approximate.
 1937-07-01  004 Jerry In Jail

+ Program #4. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. The circus is leaving town, and Rags is missing! Jerry gets arrested! The date is approximate. 
 1937-07-02  005 Jason Pays Twenty Two Dollars

+ Program #5. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Jason gets Jerry out of jail and they make it to the circus train just in time. The date is approximate.
 1937-07-05  006 Rags In Training

+ Program #6. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Bumps teaches Rags new tricks for their act together. The date is approximate. 
 1937-07-06  007 Circus Payroll Stolen

+ Program #7. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. The paymaster Jim Bennett has been attacked and the circus' payroll money has been stolen! Jason's gun is found nearby. The date is approximate. 
 1937-07-07  008 Gun Is Jasons

+ Program #8. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Late at night, Jerry sees someone sneaking around the horse tent! The date is approximate. 
 1937-07-08  009 Lorenz Is Suspected

+ Program #9. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Jerry discovers a thieving elephant, and the missing piece of the gun. The date is approximate. 
 1937-07-09  010 Lorenz And Decker Leave

+ Program #10. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fill for local commercial insert. Decker and Lorenz have disappeared, and with good reason! Who really is Decker? The date is approximate. 

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