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144 records found for Muhammad Ali
1975-12-18, WABC, 52 min.
- Hal Linden
- Muhammad Ali
- Lola Falana
- Pat Morita
- Willie Tyler
- Jimmy Martinez
- Peter Cullen
- Murray Langston
- Lois January
- Richard Kiel
- Marilyn Sokol
ABC series of four variety specials starring singer-dancer Lola Falana.1976-01-11, ABC, 90 min.
Wide World Of Sports covers the world heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier (The Thriller in Manila) taped October 1st, 1975 in Manila. Ali came back from near exhaustion to win via a 14th round TKO. Howard Cosell reports from ringside.
#9889: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-02-14, ABC, 90 min.
Howard Cosell talks with Muhammad Ali at his home in Deer Lake Pennslyvania.
1976-02-14, ABC, 30 min.
Howard Cosell interview with Muhammad Ali
#9890: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-02-15, ABC, 90 min.
Part 2 of an interview with Muhammad Ali. Ali explains to Howard Cosell how he would have boxed all the previous heavyweight champions.
#2126: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1976-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
- Floyd Patterson
- Gene Kelly
- Howard Cosell
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- Rocky Graziano
- Nipsey Russell
- Foster Brooks
- Freddie Prinze
- Orson Welles
- Muhammad Ali
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Georgia Engel
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Isabel Sanford
- Tony Orlando
- Sherman Hemsley
World heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali takes the verbal punches as he's roasted by Dean Martin, Orson Welles, Floyd Patterson, Freddie Prinze, Gabriel Kaplan, Foster Brooks, Isabel Sanford, Howard Cosell, Rocky Graziano, Sherman Hemsley, Tony Orlando, Ruth Buzzi, Georgia Engel, Nipsey Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas and Gene Kelly.#10073: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1976-02-19, WNBC, 52 min.
- Floyd Patterson
- Gene Kelly
- Howard Cosell
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- Rocky Graziano
- Nipsey Russell
- Foster Brooks
- Freddie Prinze
- Orson Welles
- Muhammad Ali
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Georgia Engel
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Isabel Sanford
- Tony Orlando
- Sherman Hemsley
World heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali takes the verbal punches as he's roasted by Dean Martin, Orson Welles, Floyd Patterson, Freddie Prinze, Gabriel Kaplan, Foster Brooks, Isabel Sanford, Howard Cosell, Rocky Graziano, Sherman Hemsley, Tony Orlando, Ruth Buzzi, Georgia Engel, Nipsey Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas and Gene Kelly. Duplicate of # 2126.
#18053: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1976-02-19, WNBC, min.
- Floyd Patterson
- Gene Kelly
- Howard Cosell
- Red Buttons
- Dean Martin
- Rocky Graziano
- Nipsey Russell
- Foster Brooks
- Freddie Prinze
- Orson Welles
- Muhammad Ali
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Georgia Engel
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Isabel Sanford
- Tony Orlando
- Sherman Hemsley
World heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali takes the verbal punches as he's roasted by Dean Martin, Orson Welles, Floyd Patterson, Freddie Prinze, Gabriel Kaplan, Foster Brooks, Isabel Sanford, Howard Cosell, Rocky Graziano, Sherman Hemsley, Tony Orlando, Ruth Buzzi, Georgia Engel, Nipsey Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Red Buttons, Charlie Callas and Gene Kelly. Duplicate of #2126.
1976-02-20, CBS, 120 min.
- Don Dunphy
- Muhammad Ali
- Phyllis George
- Pat Summerall
- Jack Whittaker
- Brent Musberger
- Tom Brookshier
- Jean Pierre Coopman
Muhammad Ali defends his world heavyweight boxing championship vs. Belgium's Jean Pierre Coopman at Coliseo Roberto Clemente Stadium, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ali successfully defends his title with a 5th round knockout of Coopman. Phyllis George, Don Dunphy, Tom Brookshier, Brent Musberger, Jack Whittaker and Pat Summerall are the commentators.
#18054: CBS SPORTS SPECIAL: BOXING
Order1976-02-20, CBS, min.
- Don Dunphy
- Muhammad Ali
- Phyllis George
- Pat Summerall
- Jack Whittaker
- Brent Musberger
- Tom Brookshier
- Jean Pierre Coopman
Muhammad Ali defends his world heavyweight boxing championship vs. Belgium's Jean Pierre Coopman at Coliseo Roberto Clemente Stadium, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ali successfully defends his title with a 5th round knockout of Coopman. Phyllis George, Don Dunphy, Tom Brookshier, Brent Musberger, Jack Whittaker and Pat Summerall are the commentators. Duplicate of 7827.
#2123: DEAN MARTIN SHOW, THE
Order1976-02-27, WNBC, 100 min.
- Joey Bishop
- Gene Kelly
- Howard Cosell
- James Stewart
- John Wayne
- Dean Martin
- Paul Lynde
- Angie Dickinson
- Nipsey Russell
- Foster Brooks
- Barry Goldwater
- Joe Namath
- Don Rickles
- Dan Rowan
- Dick Martin
- Orson Welles
- Hubert Humphrey
- Muhammad Ali
- Rich Little
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Georgia Engel
- Tony Orlando
A roast of the roastmaster. Dean Martin finds that turnabout is fair play when he becomes the target of comic barbs from an all-star array of roasters. Don Rickles is the emcee for the affair, which features appearances by Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Charlie Callas, Howard Cosell, Angie Dickinson, Georgia Engel, Sen. Barry Goldwater, Bob Hope, Sen. Hubert Humphrey, Gabriel Kaplan, Gene Kelly, Rich Little, Paul Lynde, Dick Martin, Muhammad Ali, Joe Namath, Tony Orlando, Dan Rowan, Nipsey Russell, James Stewart, John Wayne and Orson Welles.1976-02-27, NBC, 120 min.
- Joey Bishop
- Gene Kelly
- Howard Cosell
- James Stewart
- John Wayne
- Dean Martin
- Paul Lynde
- Angie Dickinson
- Nipsey Russell
- Foster Brooks
- Barry Goldwater
- Joe Namath
- Don Rickles
- Dan Rowan
- Dick Martin
- Orson Welles
- Hubert Humphrey
- Muhammad Ali
- Rich Little
- Charlie Callas
- Ruth Buzzi
- Gabriel Kaplan
- Georgia Engel
- Tony Orlando
A roast of the roastmaster. Dean Martin finds that turnabout is fair play when he becomes the target of comic barbs from an all-star array of roasters. Don Rickles is the emcee for the affair, which features appearances by Joey Bishop, Foster Brooks, Ruth Buzzi, Charlie Callas, Howard Cosell, Angie Dickinson, Georgia Engel, Sen. Barry Goldwater, Bob Hope, Sen. Hubert Humphrey, Gabriel Kaplan, Gene Kelly, Rich Little, Paul Lynde, Dick Martin, Muhammad Ali, Joe Namath, Tony Orlando, Dan Rowan, Nipsey Russell, James Stewart, John Wayne and Orson Welles. Dupe Of # 2123.
#9608: TODAY SHOW, THE
Order1976-04-30, NBC, 120 min.
- Barbara Walters
- Jimmy Carter
- Muhammad Ali
- Jim Hartz
- Gene Shalit
- Jimmy Young
- Gerald R. Ford
- Hubert H. Humphrey
- Wendell Ashton
- Bernard Dick
- Larry Jones
- Joe Harris
January 14, 1952-Present. First early-morning network program and longest-running daytime series. Created by Sylvester "Pat" Weaver. Telecast Monday thru Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the broadcasts have maintained a format including a News Summary, segments related to Sports, Weather, Interviews, and Features. Throughout its long run, hosts of "The Today Show" have included Dave Garroway (1952-1961), John Chancellor (1961-1962), Hugh Downs (1962-1971), Frank McGee (1971-1974), Jim Hartz (1974-1976), Tom Brokaw (1976-1981), Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel, Chris Wallace, Katie Couric, and others.
A bi-centennial salute to the state of New Jersey. Also, a report on the upcoming heavyweight bout between Muhammad Ali and his former sparring partner Jimmy Young. The hosts are Jim Hartz and Barbara Walters.#7766: BOXING SPECIAL, THE
Order1976-04-30, ABC, 150 min.
A Live Special ABC TV Broadcast. Matches include Ken Norton vs. Ron Stander, Muhammed Ali vs Jimmy Young, Howard Cosell is the host. Muhammad Ali (50-2) defends his heavyweight championship against Jimmy Young (17-4-2) in a 15 round bout at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. The questionable credentials of Ali's most recent foe, Jean-Pierre Cooperman, prompted some sports writers to wonder whether Al had embarked upon a "bum of the month" campaign, as Joe Louis did 25 years ago. Louis defended his title against mostly unranked opponents eight times between December 1940 and September 1941). Young is no Cooperman, as his no. 3 rating by Ring Magazine attests. A polished stand-up boxer with an effective left jab (one of Ali's best weapons as well). Young rose to prominence in the heavyweight division when he beat sixth-ranked Ron Lyle in February 1975. Since then Young has worn three fights, two by KO. In the preliminary bout, top-ranked heavyweight contender Ken Norton faces Ron Stander. Howard Cosell reports at ring side.
1976-04-30, ABC, min.
A live, primetime heavyweight bout between Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Young at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Ali won by unanimous decision. Howard Cosell calls the action from ringside.
#7557: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-05-09, WRGB, 58 min.
- Billy Graham
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Billy White Wolf
- Ivan Putski
- Stan Hansen
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Ivan Koloff
- Lou Albano
- Antonino Rocca
- Bobo Brazil
- Joe McHugh
- Crusher Blackwell
- Davey OHannon
- Dominic DeNucci
- Bobby Schaeffer
- Joe Andrews
- B.B. Coleman
- Ben Ortez
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. Interviews include Lou Albano, Fred Blassie, Billy Graham, Invan Koloff. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/9/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/3/76) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & the Executioners -commercials Joe McHugh intro Bobo Brazil & Billy White Wolf vs. Crusher Blackwell & JoJo Andrews -commercials Ivan Putski vs. BB Coleman -commercials Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano, Grand Wizard, Superstar Billy Graham & Ivan Koloff -commercials Superstar Billy Graham & Ivan Koloff vs. Dominic DeNucci & Bob Schaeffer -commercials Stan Hansen vs. Ben Ortiz Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf -commercials Jose Gonzalez vs. Davey O’Hannon Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca discuss the upcoming Muhammad Ali fight. NOTE: In match number three tag team between Bobby Schaeffer, Dominic DeNucci vs Ivan Koloff, Billy Graham, Gorilla Monsoon joins in the bedlam at the end of the contest.
#7558: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-05-16, WRGB, 57 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Billy White Wolf
- Ivan Putski
- Fred Blassie
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Antonio Inoki
- Doninic DeNucci
- Louis Cerdan
- Crusher Blackwell
- Davey OHannon
- Skandor Akbar
- Louis Cyr
- Sheik Adnan - Al - Kaissey
- Joe Adams
- Frank Williams
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca. Ringside announcer is Joe McHugh. Interviews include Billy White Wolf. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/16/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/10/76j Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Skandor Akbar Louis Cerdan vs. Skandor Akbar -commercials Billy White Wolf vs. Davey O’Hannon Vince McMahon ringside interview with Billy White Wolf -commercials Dominic DeNucci -commercials Jose Gonzalez vs. Joe Andrews Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski -commercials Crusher Blackwell vs. Frank Williams Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca discuss the upcoming Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki fight scheduled for June 26, 1976. Rocca states that no boxer can beat a professional wrestler. NOTE: In match number one Ivan Putski enters the ring at the conclusion of fight between Skandor Akbar vs Louis Cerdan,
#7559: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-05-23, WRGB, 56 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Billy White Wolf
- Ivan Putski
- Stan Hansen
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Fred Blassie
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Antonio Inoki
- Bugsy McGraw
- Johnny Rivera
- Skandor Akbar
- Joe Andrews
- Frank Williams
- Billy Burger
- Vincente Pametti
- Antonio Inoke
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ring side commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. Interviews include Ivan Putski, Stan Hansen, Fred Blassie. In a separate extended interview Gorilla Monsoon states to Vince McMahon his opinion on the upcoming Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoke wrestling match. Monsoon feels that Ali cannot win such a match. "Absolutely, no way." -WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/23/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/17/76) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski -commercials Joe McHugh intro Billy White Wolf vs. Bugsy McGraw -commercials Stan Hansen vs. Billy Berger -commercials Vince McMahon update on Bruno Sammartino’s neck injury - interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie -commercials Skandor Akbar vs. Frank Williams -commercials Jose Gonzalez & Johnny Rivera vs. Vincente Pometti & JoJo Andrews Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Skandor Akbar -commercials Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon discussing Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki Vince McMahon closing
#7769: BOXING SPECIAL
Order1976-05-23, NBC, 120 min.
Bouts include Duane Bobick vs. Bunny Johnson, Muhammad Ali vs. Richard Dunn. Bobick wins via 8th round TKO and Ali defeats Dunn via 5th round TKO. Joe Garagiola and Dick Enberg are the commentators.
1976-05-24, , min.
Muhammad Ali knocks out Michael Dunn in round 5 of their heavyweight fight in Munich, Germany. This would be the final time Ali would knock down an opponent in the ring.
#7561: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-06-06, WRGB, 59 min.
- Billy Graham
- Muhammad Ali
- Bruno Sammartino
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Kevin Sullivan
- Ivan Putski
- Johnny Rodz
- Ivan Koloff
- Antonino Rocca
- Bobo Brazil
- Joe McHugh
- Freddie Blassie
- Tony Parisi
- Louis Cerdan
- Johnny Rivera
- Skandor Akbar
- Jose Estrada
- Pete Austin
- Hatstacks Calhoun
- Rocky Tameo
- Antonino Inoki
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Hosts and commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. Interviews include those with Bruno Sammartino, Haystacks Calhoun and Kevin Sullivan. In match #4 between Jose Gonzalez and Ivan Putski teaming up to wrestle Ivan Koloff and Billy Graham, who are both disqualified at the end of the match, a huge free for all evolves with Ivan Putski yelling to the crowd with venom. NOTE: Included are commercials. Muhammad Ali discusses his upcoming wrestling / boxing match with Antonino Inoki. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/6/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/21/76-original airdate 5/1/76) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sammartino -commercials Joe McHugh intro Bobo Brazil vs. Pete Austin -commercials Louis Cerdan vs. Skandor Akbar -commercials Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan Johnny Rivera vs. Jose Estrada -commercials Ivan Putski & Jose Gonzalez vs. Ivan Koloff & Superstar Billy Graham Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Muhammad Ali -commercials Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Johnny Rodz & Rocky Tomayo Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
#7562: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-06-13, WRGB, 47 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Haystacks Calhoun
- Bruiser Brody
- Executioners
- Kevin Sullivan
- Ivan Putski
- Stan Hansen
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Freddie Blassie
- Crusher Blackwell
- Frank Williams
- Frank Brody
- Mike Santakopino
- Antonino Inoki
- Toro Maldomaro
- Executioner #1
- Executioner #2
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Hosts & ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. Joined in Progress beginning of Match #2. Interviews include those with Gorilla Monsson who discusses with Vince McMahon his prediction of the upcoming Ali vs Inoki fight. Other interviews are with Stan Hansen, who reveals that his infamous "lariat" arm band is packed with silver dollars. Also heard are interviews with Freddie Blassie (repeat of interview originally televised June 6, 1976), Haystacks Calhoun, Kevin Sullivan and Ivan Putski. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/13/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/20/76-original airdate 5/8/76) Intro *Episode is replay of Championship Wrestling 4/24/76 episode -Show joined in progress Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon about Ali-Inoki -commercials Executioners vs. Toro Maldonado & Mike Santocapito -commercials Vince narrates footage of Bruno vs Hansen from MSG and interviews Freddie Blassie & Stan Hansen -commercials Stan Hansen vs. Kevin Sullivan Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie -commercials Bruiser Brody vs. Frank Williams Local promo for Providence “tonight” 5/1/76 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski, Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan -commercials Haystacks Calhoun vs. Crusher Blackwell
#7563: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-06-20, WRGB, 50 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Haystacks Calhoun
- Jose Gonzalez
- Billy White Wolf
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Crusher Blackwell
- Ernie Ladd
- Johnny Rivera
- Bobby Schaeffer
- Brunno Sammartino
- Jojo Andrews
- Kasavubu
- Baron Mikel Sakuda
- Rocky Tomeo
- Sylvano souza
- Vincente Ometti
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside commentary by Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. Interviews include those with Brunno Sammartino and Gorilla Monsoon. During match #2 Vince McMahon incorrectly states Jojo Andrews' name as Jojo White, -WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/20/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 5/12/76-original airdate 5/15/76) Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Local promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sammartino -commercials Joe McHugh intro Ernie Ladd vs. Bobby Schaefer -commercials Johnny Rivera vs. JoJo Andrews -commercials From Championship Wrestling 6/5/76 - Gorilla Monsoon vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna involving Muhammad Ali + Vince McMahon interviews Monsoon -commercials From Championship Wrestling 5/15/76 - Billy White Wolf & Jose Gonzalez vs. Crusher Blackwell & Rocky Tomayo -commercials Haystacks Calhoun vs. Sylvano Sousa & Vincente Pometti Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing Muhammad Ali enters the ring unannounced during match #3 taking on Gorilla Monsoon, who slams Ali to the canvass.
#18077A: HBO WRESTLING SPECIAL EVENT: MUHAMMAD ALI VS ANTONIO INOKI: BRUNO SANNMARTINO VS STAN HANSEN, ANDRE THE GIANT VS CHUCK WEPNER
Order1976-07-07, HBO, 54 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Bruno Sammartino
- Vince McMahon
- Stan Hansen
- Announcers
- Antonino Rocca
- Antonio Inoki
- Chuck Wepner
- Andre the Great
HBO SPECIAL BROADCAST of an exhibition contest promoted at Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadow Queens, NY. A Top Rank Production. -WWWF from Shea Stadium on HBO 7/7/76 (taped 6/25/76) Vince McMahon intro Bruno Sammartino vs. Stan Hansen - WWWF World Championship match Andre the Giant vs. Chuck Wepner - wrestler vs. boxer Antonio Inoki vs. Muhammad Ali - wrestler vs. boxer First match is for the WWWF championship. It is fought within a steel cage. Bruno Sammartino vs Stan Hansen who fails to continue to fight after 10 minutes 19 seconds of the bout. Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca call the match. Second contest is between New Jersey Heavyweight Champion, Chuck Wepner and undefeated Wrestling champion Andre the Giant who is victorious winning in the third round (1 minute & 15 Seconds). Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca call the match. Final attraction for those in attendance at Shea Stadium is viewing on a large screen an event that occurred live on June 26, 1976. Attendees at Shea Stadium view (pay by view admission) on the big screen from Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali take on Japanese wrestling champion Antonio Inoki who has been staging exhibition fights against champions of various martial arts, in an attempt to show that pro wrestling is the dominant fighting discipline. Broadcast at 12:30am on its final HBO TV CABLE re-run, July 7, 1976. Rounds number 1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, & 15 are telecast. The fight is a draw! Fans are upset as is Ali. HBO signs off the air. NOTE: While Bruno Sammartino vs Stan Hansen and Andre the Giant vs Chuck Wepner matches are uploaded to you tube it is shown not with the ringside commentary of Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca. NOTE: There are a few moments in the broadcast where audio speed is compromised for only a few seconds. HBO is the oldest and longest continuously operating subscription television service in the United States. HBO pioneered modern pay television upon its launch on November 8, 1972. November 27, 1972 THE FIRST WRESTLING MATCH TELEVISED ON HBO, PRIOR TO GOING NATIONAL IN SEPTEMBER 1975. Time 8:30pm Wrestling Live from Madison Square Garden Pedro Morales vs. Ray Stevens Verne Gagne vs. Buddy Wolf Black Gordman vs. Sonny King Tony Garea vs. Chuck O'Connor Mr. Fuji & Toru Tanaka vs. Gorilla Monsoon & Chief Jay Strongbow It was the first television service to be directly transmitted and distributed to individual cable television systems, and was the conceptual blueprint for the "premium channel," pay television services sold to subscribers for an extra monthly fee that do not accept traditional advertising and present their programming without editing for objectionable material. It eventually became the first television channel in the world to begin transmitting via satellite—expanding the growing regional pay service, originally available to cable and multipoint distribution service (MDS) providers in the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, into a national television network—in September 1975. -WWWF from Shea Stadium on HBO 7/7/76 (taped 6/25/76) Vince McMahon intro Bruno Sammartino vs. Stan Hansen - WWWF World Championship match Andre the Giant vs. Chuck Wepner - wrestler vs. boxer Antonio Inoki vs. Muhammad Ali - wrestler vs. boxer
1976-10-22, CBS, 90 min.
Ten Judges look back at the Muhammad Ali vs. Ken Norton heavyweight championship fight at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 28th, 1976. Ali won by a controversial unanimous decision.
1977-01-24, ABC, 60 min.
September 20th, 1976- March 14th, 1977 A musical variety series starring the husband and wife team of Daryl Dragon and Toni Tenille.
#4742: SONNY & CHER SHOW, THE
Order1977-02-18, WCBS, 52 min.
February 1, 1976-August 29, 1977. In 1976, Sonny Bono and Cher were reunited in "The Sonny & Cher Show." Regulars included Ted Zeigler, Shields and Yarnell, Billy Van, and Gailard Sartain.#8773: MERV GRIFFIN SHOW, THE:
Order1977-02-18, SYN, 49 min.
October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated) Guests are Muhammad Ali, and Linda Lavin An exceptional 39 minutes (including time outs for commercials, included) is devoted to an interview with Muhammad Ali. Highlights discussed include: Ali's admiration for Merv and his staff, always realizing that people like to be mystified in life, and that is how I approach my career, and image, currently working for God, wanting to do only good things for others. Boxing secondary. Blessed to be the most famous person in the world. Ali mentions that he has not been recognized in his world travels only in one location...Mecca in Saudi Arabia. States that every third person in the world is named Muhammad. Ali mentions that he is tired of making television appearances and only does it to promote good will and awareness to his faith, cause and inspiration objectives still left to be completed. Ali states that the greatest moment in his life was meeting Elijah Muhammad. He thanks Merv for allowing him to be on his show stating to Merv, "You have the connection and the complexion to get me the protection." Ali states that his greatest weight in life has been 245 lbs. Finding it more difficult to lose weight when he wants to at his current age. New Years resolution is to eliminate white sugar, and substitute with raw honey. Ali states that he liked the film "Rocky"..."It was a script of my life." Merv compliments Muhammad on his acting performance in the about to be released Motion Picture, "The Greatest" a bio of Ali from age 12 to age 21. Ali states that he is financially well off but needs an additional $500 Million Dollars to do the things that he wants to accomplish for others. Merv reminds Ali of the time he did him a favor and appeared on his show from the streets in Harlem New York. Ali currently reading another script and stating that any film he appears in will have no nudity or profanity in it. Ali predicts that "The Greatest" will make more money than "Jaws" and "The Godfather." Muhammad mentions what he tells an opponent in the ring when they are in a clinch, "Sucker, You Don't Stand A Chance!" Ali mentions that he appreciates comics who do impressions of him, and Merv has his head studio usher, Vincent Mazzone do his impression of Ali which draws great applause from all. Still photographs are flashed and Ali comments on them. Joe Frazier..."the toughest fighter I have ever fought." Ken Norton..."good fighter gut not as good as George Foreman." George Forman..."Dangerous! A great scientific fighter." Howard Cosell..."The only one who stood up for me during my Draft crisis issue. However, he also has turned on me. Can never figure him out. He has no specific talent...a mystery to me how someone without talent can be so successful. Ali asks Merv what the budget on his show is. Will he be paid?...short on cash. Asks Merv to show him his wallet. Merv Griffin thanks Muhammad Ali for appearing on his show and states that Ali is the best. "I love him."
1977-02-18, CBS, 60 min.
February 1st, 1976-August 29th, 1977 Sixty-minute variety series starring the former husband and wife team of Sonny Bono and Cher. They became the first divorced couple to co-host a variety series. The guests are Muhammad Ali, Billy Davis, Jr., Marilyn McCoo, and Lyle Waggoner.
#7771: BOXING SPECIAL
Order1977-05-17, ABC, 85 min.
Muhammad Ali defends his heavyweight boxing championship vs. Alfredo Evangelista. Ali successfully defends his crown by scoring a 15 round unanimous decision. Howard Cosell and Chris Schenkel are the commentators.
#8878: MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW, THE
Order1977-05-20, SYN, 90 min.
1963-1982 (SYNDICATED). Mike Douglas hosted one of television's longest-running talk shows (19 years). Each week Douglas was joined by a different co-host. In 1967, "The Mike Douglas Show" became the first syndicated talk show to win an Emmy Award.
Broadcast from 1963-1978 in Philadelphia Broadcast from 1978-1982 in Los Angeles Co-Host: Kate Jackson#9518: SUZY VISITS
Order1977-05-24, NBC, 60 min.
Aileen Mehle interviews Frank Sinatra, his wife Barbara and Muhammad Ali. Sinatra and his family are visited at his home in Palm Springs, California where Sinatra provides a guided tour. Suzy Knickerbocker is the host. Muhammad Ali is interviewed first at a photography studio in Chicago, later at his training camp in Landover, Maryland. Frank Sinatra discusses his early popularity as a crooner to his philosophy at age 61, stating that he lives each day as if it were his last. Also discussed are, good times and bad times with the press and other subjects. Sinatra mentions to Mehle that this interview has been the most complete he has given on television since his appearance on Person to Person done many years ago. Muhammad Ali is heard spouting his poetic "Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee." He talks about his fight with Joe Frazier, and states how after 23 years in the ring he has not a scratch on him. He reminds all that he will be getting married to his lovely bride to be Veronica on June 19th. Ali states that Veronica is not afraid of him being in the ring...Ali more afraid of flying than boxing. Muhammad Ali's continues his interview from his training headquarters in Landover, Maryland where he is training for his next fight against Alfredo Evangelista. He mentions that five days before a fight he drinks only juices consisting of oranges, limes, and lemons. He loves to keep his skin healthy by using soap mixed with coca butter. Ali tells Aileen Mehle that he has no political ambitions, and why...his love of children, and never staying angry. He mentions that after three more fights he will retire for good. Before the end of the interview, Muhammad Ali, dressed up, mentions how he loves the feeling of dressing up. "It makes me feel dignified." Broadcast concludes with a Sinatra ballad, and "Suzi" aka Aileen Mehle saying good night. NOTE: During the original taping of the Muhammad Ali segment, there were encountered occasional audio line interference issues that were not addressed and broadcast as such. Not critical to the over all interview, and not consistent based on locations taped, but inherent and the only broadcast existing audio air check known.
#7591: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-05-29, WRGB, 56 min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Gorilla Moonson
- Stan Stasiak
- Tony Garea
- George Steele
- S.D. Jones
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Jo Jo Andrews
- Bob Backlund
- Jimmy Banks
- Chief Peter Maivia
- Baron Scicluna
- Tor Kumata
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Featured on this broadcast at ringside are Vince McMahon and Gorilla Monsoon. A rerun match is broadcast of a past confrontational fight (June 1, 1976) in the ring between Muhammad Ali and Gorilla Monsoon who drops Ali to the canvas with an airplane spin move. Ali then retreats from the ring. replayed and commented on. Match #5 between Tor Kumata and Bob Backlund is a "Texas Death Match," no holds barred. Interviews include Chief Jay Strongbow, Tony Garea, Stan Stasiak and Gorilla Monsoon.
#7871: C'MON SATURDAY!
Order1977-09-09, NBC, 60 min.
A special musical preview of NBC's Saturday morning line-up of children's shows. Included are clips from the new fall schedule.
1977-09-14, NBC, 120 min.
A night of boxing. Matches include Ron Lyle vs Stan Ward, Jimmy Young vs Joey Ballard, Ken Norton vs Lorenzo Zanon, Larry Holmes vs Fred Houpe. Muhammad Ali is interviewed.
#7772: BOXING SPECIAL
Order1977-09-29, NBC, 120 min.
Muhammad Ali vs. Ernie Shavers in a 15 round Heavyweight Championship bout, from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Although rocked by Shavers several times, Ali won a 15 round unanimous decision. Dick Enberg, Joe Garagiola, Ken Norton, and Larry Merchant report the action.
1978-05-30, WABC, 51 min.
Barbara Walters interviews three guests separately. Profiled are Burt Reynolds, Michael Landon and Muhammad Ali. This program was Barbara Walters' sixth original special for ABC.1978-09-15, ABC, min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Howard Cosell
- Jerry Quarry
- Chris Schenkel
- Keith Jackson
- Leon Spinks
- Jim Lampley
- Al Michaels
- Al Trautwig
- Alex Wallau
- Don Chevrier
- Dan Dierdorf
Former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali meets Leon Spinks for the second time in his career at the New Orleans Superdome. Ali, who lost his title to Spinks on February 15th, 1978, came back in this fight to regain the heavyweight championship for the third time in his career, via a unanimous decision. He became the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Ali retired after this fight only to come out of retirement for a brief comeback two years later.
1979-10-30, HBO, 60 min.
In 1979, just a few years after HBO came on the air, it took a chance on a young comedian, giving him his first TV Special. That was Billy Crystal. Slipping out of his "Soap" role Billy demonstrates his talents for improvisation and bittersweet comedy sketches, among the more incredible his 9 minute brilliant "Fifteen Rounds" routine on the 18 year career of Muhammad Ali, in and out of the ring. Billy Crystal takes on the voices of both Ali and Howard Cosell. At the conclusion of his routine Billy is surprised by Muhammad himself who trades quips with Crystal for an additional five minutes. They reverse roles, Muhammad impersonating Howard Cosell and Billy impersonating Muhammad Ali.
1980-02-03, , min.
Muhammad Ali considering calling off African trip to campaign for boycott of Olympics. Prison riot in Santa Fe, New Mexico ends with storming of jail by National Guard and police.
1980-02-26, NBC, 120 min.
- Jack Benny
- Jackie Gleason
- Jonathan Winters
- John Wayne
- Bob Hope
- Johnny Carson
- Dean Martin
- Totie Fields
- Freddie Prinze
- Michael Landon
- Dom DeLuise
- Hubert Humphrey
- Muhammad Ali
- Lucille Ball
Highlights of various Dean Martin Roasts are presented. They include Johnny Carson (1975), Muhammad Ali (1976), Bob Hope, (1975), Jackie Gleason (1976), Jack Benny (1974), Michael Landon (1977), Lucille Ball (1977), and Dean Martin (1978). Roasters include John Wayne, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Jack Benny, Freddie Prinze, Totie Fields, Jonathan Winters, and Dom DeLuise.
1980-10-02, , min.
Muhammad Ali vs. Larry Holmes for the heavyweight boxing championship from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Holmes wins by tenth round TKO.
1981-12-10, , min.
Concern about age of Muhammad Ali as he readies for his fight in Bahamas vs Trevor Berbick. Comment by 40-year-old Ali.
1981-12-11, ABC, min.
March 24th, 1980- ABC late-evening newscast with Ted Koppel as host. Originally a twenty-minute newscast Monday-Thursday, it was expanded to thirty minutes on January 5th, 1981. On April 3rd, 1981, the show was expanded to include Friday nights and was widely praised for its in-depth analysis of various news issues. Topic: The Dangers Of Boxing. Concerns about older boxers still fighting. Comments from Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, others. News Bulletin: Although fighting well, Ali loses a decision to Trevor Berbick in a non-title heavyweight bout in the Bahamas.