Tarra 'The Roller-Skating Elephant' In 1981 The 1981 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was set to be a spectacle, with a unique act planned to kick off the festivities. 58-year-old Ed McMahon, a seasoned television personality, was to ride in on Tarra, the world’s only roller-skating elephant. While McMahon successfully mounted Tarra, the pachyderm had other plans. She refused to budge, leaving McMahon perched awkwardly atop her. After a tense five minutes, McMahon decided to dismount, allowing Tar
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Tarra 'The Roller-Skating Elephant' In 1981 The 1981 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was set to be a spectacle, with a unique act planned to kick off the festivities. 58-year-old Ed McMahon, a seasoned television personality, was to ride in on Tarra, the world’s only roller-skating elephant. While McMahon successfully mounted Tarra, the pachyderm had other plans. She refused to budge, leaving McMahon perched awkwardly atop her. After a tense five minutes, McMahon decided to dismount, allowing Tar
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