Joe Louis and Allyn Edwards narrate this special, profiling the "Brown Bomber's" life and times. There are interviews with Billy Conn, James Braddock, Tony Galento, Jersey Joe Walcott, Rocky Marciano, trainer Mannie Seamon, boxing expert Nat Fleischer, Joe's sister Eulalia Louis and his third wife, Rose Louis.
October 3rd, 1974-May 14th, 1977
A half-hour syndicated PBS series sports nostalgia show hosted by Curt Gowdy. Guest athletes view film clips of famous sporting events and reminisce.
The 1939 heavyweight boxing match between Joe Louis and Tony Galento is recalled.
Host: Curt Gowdy.