The Greatest Show on Earth (TV series)

The Greatest Show on Earth is an American drama series starring Jack Palance about the American circus, which aired on ABC from September 17, 1963, to April 28, 1964. It was produced by Desilu, the production company founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Sr.
Synopsis.
Palance portrayed Johnny Slate, the circus manager, who became involved in the personal lives of the circus performers.
Reception.
"The Greatest Show on Earth" faced competition from two comedy programs on CBS: "Petticoat Junction", Bea Benaderet's burgeoning spin-off of "The Beverly Hillbillies" (which was in its first year of a successful run), and the long-running "The Jack Benny Program". NBC aired "The Richard Boone Show" at the same 9 p.m. Tuesday slot. The series was canceled after one season.