I was at Chicago's "Bozo Circus"! My dream was to play "Bozo Buckets"...
Bozo represents everything simple, sweet, and classic about
growing up in Chicago in the 1960's and 1970's. After spending 5
years on a waiting list for tickets to the Bozo Show, my family
finally received tickets in the mail one day. My sister, brothers
and I were jumping up and down and screaming with excitement about
the news. We set up "Bozo Buckets" in the backyard and practiced
everyday for weeks before going to the show, just in case we got
picked to win a prizes for throwing a ping pong type ball into each
of 6 buckets, one at a time. My mom made us get all "dressed up"
for the big day. Being "on TV" and so close to Bozo was one of the
most memorable days of my life. Although none of us were picked for
the buckets, we did get a "high five" from Bozo and autographed
souvenirs. For years afterward we played "Bozo Buckets" at all of
our birthday parties and sometimes just for fun. Of course every
Sunday morning Bozo Circus was on TV in our house. Thanks for the
great times, Bozo!
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