Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century.

• Fred Vigeant
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  Fred Vigeant is WITF's Director of Programming and Promotions for TV and Radio. Fred manages the schedules for our radio and television platforms. He also analyzes audience research and manages the public affairs program Smart Talk. Previously, Fred was at WRVO in Oswego, NY for 12 years serving in various roles including Program Director and before that Operations Manager. Fred graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Broadcasting.

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After a shocking loss of the Heavyweight title to Leon Spinks, with swollen eyes Muhammad Ali faces the press conference after the fight. Las Vegas, NV. February 15, 1978.

Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans throughout the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

The documentary is in four parts:

• Sunday – Round One – Cassius Clay rises from boastful amateur boxer to contender for the heavyweight championship.
• Monday – Round Two – Muhammad Ali is banished from boxing for refusing induction into the Army.
• Tuesday – Round Three – Muhammad Ali returns from exile and twice faces his greatest rival, Joe Frazier.
• Wednesday – Round Four – Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman and becomes the most famous man on earth.

Watch Muhammad Ali Sunday September 19 at 8pm and continuing nightly through Wednesday September 22. The episodes repeat nightly at 10pm. All four parts are available for on-demand viewing through the PBS Video app.

A collection of interviews, photos, and music videos, featuring local musicians who have stopped by the WITF performance studio to share a little discussion and sound. Produced by WITF’s Joe Ulrich.

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