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Laff in the Dark

The "Laff in the Dark" ride was a very popular dark ride also known as the "Pretzel."

Jack Ray designed many of these rides; they appeared in many carnivals and amusement parks always under the name "Laff in the Dark." Though the fronts varied widely, this ride was always a hit.

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Crane attaching flagpoles to the "Laff in the Dark" ride at the Canadian National Exhibition.
1947
Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)

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One of Jack Ray's "Laff in the Dark" rides.
1949-1959
Nu-Pike Amusement Park, Long Beach, California, United States of America
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Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)

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"Laff in the Dark" ride sketch by Jack Ray.
1945-1955
Unknown
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Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
John C. (Jack) Ray
Jennifer Walker

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"Laff in the Dark" ride designed by Jack Ray.
1945-1960
Unknown
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Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
Jennifer Walker

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"Laff in the Dark" ride designed by Jack Ray.
1950-1960
Unknown
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Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)

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"Laff in the Dark" ride front designed by Jack Ray.
1950-1962
Unknown
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Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)

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Painting of a proposed "Laff in The Dark" ride for Belmont Park by Jack Ray.
1945
Belmont Park, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Credits:
North American Carnival Museum and Archives (NACMA)
John C. (Jack) Ray
Jennifer Walker