S2 • E9 Nov 29, 1963 60m
Liberace - "The Candelabra Kid" vs. Mohammed Ali - then Cassius Clay - as "The Punching Poet" square off w/Jack Paar as referee of "The Battle of the Century!" They sparred w/music, lyrics and poetry! Was originally scheduled for Friday 11/22/63, which was preempted by the tragic death of JFK in Dallas. The videotaped program was aired the following week.
