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The Circus

Series Overview

Drawing upon a vast and richly visual archive and featuring a host of performers, historians and aficionados, this four-hour mini-series follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus and brings to life an era when Circus Day would shut down a town and its stars were among the most famous people in the country.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
PBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

Air Date Window

2018 – 2018

Premiered: Mon, Oct 8, 2018

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Oct 9, 2018

Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sharon Grimberg

Original Score & Music

Gary Lionelli, Nathan Halpern

Director of Photography

Stephen McCarthy, Jason Longo

Film Editing

Mark Dugas, Jon Neuburger

Producers

Sharon Grimberg

Department Leadership Roster

Sharon Grimberg

Sharon Grimberg

Director

Sharon Grimberg

Sharon Grimberg

Producer

Mark Dugas

Editor

Jon Neuburger

Editor

Stephen McCarthy

Director of Photography

Jason Longo

Director of Photography

Gary Lionelli

Original Music Composer

Nathan Halpern

Nathan Halpern

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Circus.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circus

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What is The Circus about?

Drawing upon a vast and richly visual archive and featuring a host of performers, historians and aficionados, this four-hour mini-series follows the rise and fall of the gigantic, traveling tented railroad circus and brings to life an era when Circus Day would shut down a town and its stars were among the most famous people in the country.

How many seasons does The Circus have?

The Circus comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Circus?

Key cast members in The Circus include Michael Murphy.

Who created or directed The Circus?

The Circus was developed and directed by Sharon Grimberg.