The Greatest Show on Earth — Season 1, Episode 8: The Circus Never Came to Town

Episode synopsis

Mentally retarded Willie Simple still harbors his childlike daydream of becoming a clown. Slate takes pity on him, giving the boy a job although he has been warned that he might cause problems.

About The Greatest Show on Earth

Johnny Slate successfully manages his circus as it moves from town to town.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Lion on Fire
• E2Silent Love, Secret Love
• E3No Middle Ground for Harry Kyle
• E4Don't Look Down, Don't Look Back
• E5Garve
• E6The Loser
• E7Uncaged
• E9An Echo of Faded Velvet
• E10The Hanging Man
• E11Leaves in the Wind
• E12The Wrecker
• E13Lady in Limbo