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This beloved clown character delighted American children through performances, toys, and appearances throughout the mid-20th century. Caney represented the magic of live entertainment and play that families sought during ordinary afternoons and holidays.
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You're five years old, gripping your parent's hand as the big top smells of sawdust and popcorn. Suddenly—there he is. Caney bounds out in oversized shoes, honking a horn that makes you shriek with delight, his painted smile impossibly wide. For two hours, nothing else exists but his pratfalls and pranks.
Reflect
What character or performer made you feel that same sense of wonder and escape as a child?