Baldknobbers by the Waterfront

[Aunt Mollie]

I know I'm dating myself here, but I wonder if anyone remembers when The Baldknobbers were down by the lakefront.  We would camp under the big tree just over the tracks.  A car with loud speakers would come through inviting everyone to see the show.  Their wives sold tickets and concessions. 

If you remember this, then you'll also remember Wild Man in his crazy black wig and tall, thin Chick Allen.

[Junior]

Not only were the Baldknobbers playing on the waterfront, the college students from School of the Ozarks and from other universities performed The Shepherd of the Hills play down on Taneycomo, near the old bridge. The Trimble family started staging the play at the Old Mill Theater on a regular basis in 1960, the year SDC was founded.