DefunctTV: The History of Dumbo's Circus

Summary by Krater

This video explores the history and production of Dumbo's Circus, a Disney Channel television series that ran for 115 episodes from 1985 to 1986. It covers the show's puppet cast, original songs, and unique status as one of Disney's longest-running cable programs despite its ultimate loss of a lasting fanbase.

From the video

Answers: What was Dumbo's Circus on the Disney Channel?

• Dumbo's Circus history and production
• Puppetry and character design in 1980s television
• Disney Channel programming in the 1980s

What it concludes

• Dumbo's Circus served more as a spin-off to the 1941 film than a direct sequel, featuring Dumbo speaking and leading his own traveling circus.
• Katie Leigh noted she had to dedicate three days a week for a year and a half to recording for the show, which was not normal.
• Despite having a short run and lost episodes, Dumbo's Circus held the record for the longest-running Disney Channel program for over fifteen years.
• Most home recordings of Dumbo's Circus are considered lost media, with only around 15 of the 115 episodes found.