Chapter 1
The ancient roots of sacred fools
Chapter 2
The birth of the modern clown
Chapter 3
From beloved icons to screen stars
Chapter 4
The dark side of the smile
YOUR GOAL
Master of The painted history of fools and frights
Ch 3 · From beloved icons to screen stars
misslily Clowns of Stage and Screen
From Bozo to Ronald, From Bozo to Ronald, One clown wore both of those famous smiles!
misslily Ronald McDonald's bright yellow jumpsuit and red hair helped the global ambassador turn clowning into a powerful corporate
misslily An Italian Renaissance fresco portrait depicts Bozo the Clown with luminous classical lighting.
Fun Fact
Ronald's fame: In the 1990s, a school survey found that Ronald McDonald was the second most recognized fictional character in America, trailing only Mickey Mouse.
Glossary
television (noun)
A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, chiefly used to broadcast programs. In the 1960s, characters like Bozo the Clown used this medium to reach millions of children.
A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, chiefly used to broadcast programs. In the 1960s, characters like Bozo the Clown used this medium to reach millions of children.
Quiz
Which country's state circus did the famous 'Sunshine Clown' Oleg Popov represent?
Quiz
What distinctive headwear did Oleg Popov wear instead of a traditional clown wig?