Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Brian Jones, writer, director, and co-producer of the 2009 documentary The Tent: Life in the Round.

Brian started as an usher at the Tent at age 14 and worked his way up to assistant to the general manager. Hear about what the stars were really like, why comedians tended to keep to themselves, WWF wrestling and close encounters with wrestlers, the Tent’s most infamous show, dressing room trailers, and over-the-top contract riders.

Read about ⁠The Tent: Life in the Round⁠.

See memorabilia from the ⁠Bonoff Family Collection⁠.

Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Varnum Memorial Armory Military & Naval Museum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Music by Tess Der Manouelian.