This entry of "Unusual Occupations" takes a look at Pasadena's Tournament of Roses, by going behind the scenes and showing the people, at work, who design the floats for the New Year's Day Parade that kicks off the annual Rose Bowl football game. Another man makes authentic miniature reproductions of zebras, elephants and clowns. A third hobbyist has designed a village duplicating California's gold-rush days. Then it's off to San Fernando Valley to watch
Roy Rogers and his daughter,
Cheryl Rogers, put
Trigger through his tricks and training, while
Bob Nolan and the
Sons of the Pioneers sing a song.
—Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>