Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 44 - The Skerbeck Family
Episode 44 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast features members of the Skerbeck Family, including Bill and Joe Skerbeck, and their mother Arlene Altenburg. Both families represent two Michigan based carnivals, Skerbeck Family Carnival and Skerbeck Entertainment Group. The Skerbeck family has deep roots in the amusement industry, dating back to 1857 and spanning 7 generations, and is one of the oldest "show families" in the industry.
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