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Jerry of the circus. Nothing much. Oh, Now for Terry of the circus. Oh, Mr. Randall. Oh, yes, yes. Be conscious now, and the doctor says you can see him for a few minutes. Right this way, please. Thank you. You say his name is Decker? That's what he called himself while he was working for me. Say, Miss Ellison, do you think I'd better have the police send someone over here yet? Oh, no, I hardly think so, Mr. Randall. He can't possibly be moved for some time yet. Is there any…

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In the episode titled Decker Is Uncle Dan from Jerry of the Circus, the story unfolds in a hospital where Jerry and his friends are concerned about a man named Decker, who has been injured and is suffering from amnesia. As they visit him, they learn that he does not recognize anyone, including Jerry, which raises questions about his identity. Jerry is particularly invested in the situation, believing that Decker might actually be his uncle, Daniel Dugan, who has been missing for years.

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Jerry of the Circus, Episode 13

Decker Is Uncle Dan

Wednesday, July 14, 1937 · 14:36

Jerry of the Circus, Episode 13

Decker Is Uncle Dan

Wednesday, July 14, 1937 · 14:36

Summary

Jerry learns that the injured man, Decker, may actually be his long-lost uncle, Daniel Dugan, who suffers from amnesia after a serious accident. The stakes rise as they try to uncover the truth about his past.

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