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May 19, 1883: The Day the West Became a Product


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A sound behind a fence stops a boy in his tracks, raising a question that leads back to one of the earliest scalable entertainment businesses.

On May 19, 1883, Buffalo Bill Cody launched his Wild West show, transforming real frontier experiences into a traveling, repeatable spectacle. By combining storytelling, performance, and logistics, he created a model that would influence everything from circuses to modern live entertainment.

From bsnsBasics, I’m Ron Trucks, and this is bsnsHistory — the daily podcast where we explain the stories that changed business forever.

Written and produced by Ron Trucks.

Learn more at www.bsnsDAILYpodcasts.com

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