Day at Night: Muhammad Ali, legendary boxing champion
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Muhammad Ali comments on the ups and downs of his boxing career, race relations and his religious beliefs.
CUNY TV is proud to re-broadcast newly digitized episodes of DAY AT NIGHT, the popular public television series hosted by the late James Day. Day was a true pioneer of public television: co-founder of KQED in San Francisco, president of WNET upon the merger of National Educational Television (NET) and television station WNDT/Channel 13, and most recently, Chairman of the CUNY TV Advisory Board. The series features fascinating interviews with notable cultural and political figures conducted in the mid 1970's.
James Day died on April 24, 2008, at age 89. After hosting DAY AT NIGHT, he was appointed Professor of Radio and Television at CUNY's Brooklyn College in 1976, and was named Professor Emeritus upon his retirement in 1988. In 2000, CUNY TV named him Chairman of its Advisory Board. Day - a founder of INPUT, an international conference of public television broadcasters - also was host of "The Global Tube," a multi-year series on CUNY TV that presented notable television films from around the world.
This edition was taped February 19, 1974.
Watch more at www.cuny.tv/series/dayatnight
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I could honestly sit and listen to Muhammad Ali speak on every topic under the sun for literally days, and I guarantee he'd virtually have me questioning my own previous thoughts on every single one of them. What an intelligent man. And an equally intelligent fighter.
@EddieG1888
2 жыл бұрын
And that poem "Truth"..........incredible. What a man!
Great man! He was a gift to the world.
@shannonasberry7641
3 жыл бұрын
Is a gift what we do an who we impact never leaves he definitely left his mark...
@georgebethos7890
2 жыл бұрын
Really? He never did shit for me
@peterstorck5349
2 жыл бұрын
AND SOME!!
@iliyasuawodi3755
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgebethos7890 Qà
@buzzing8365
2 жыл бұрын
So true
"I have a lot of speed and a lot of endurance. If you sign to fight me, increase your Insurance." God bless Muhammad Ali. The greatest athlete ever lived.
Ali was a thinker, such a sharp mind.
@cygnusprime6728
4 жыл бұрын
Very good memory too, in other interviews he is able to rattle of poems and facts like it's nothing and holds his own in intellectual debates.
@bidensucsbigdickskalmadrin6877
Жыл бұрын
yes at the end of his life he was really sharp
I really love Ali's poems , i even memorized some of them, but man i didn't knew they called him to teach poetry in Oxford!! This man is a genius rest in peace Ali.
His muscles, his handspeed, his footwork, his stamina and endurance. Some of his great qualities in boxing. But his greatest asset was his remarkable mind. His mind never stopped. Incredible.
@honepatrick7877
2 жыл бұрын
⁶⁶6⁶76
I have so much respect and love for this man especially after listening to this man. May Allah reward you with entry to Jannah.
@alhajiabdulaiseidu4468
3 жыл бұрын
Ameen
@wolverineik
3 жыл бұрын
Ameen! He was not only a great champion, but also an icon and example for humanity!
THIS MAN WAS SOMETHING ELSE! JUST UNMATCHED HERO!!
A free man. An honest man. A good man.
@jackiegibson9961
4 жыл бұрын
a woke man in the 60s
@ronjeremy1232
4 жыл бұрын
Didnt he cheat on his wife like a billion times
@TexasBorn_TexasRaised
4 жыл бұрын
@@ronjeremy1232 That's between him and his wife and Allah. But his Greatness and the inspiration he gave to others will last forever. On this Earth. The negative energy you bring is sickening
@ronjeremy1232
4 жыл бұрын
@@TexasBorn_TexasRaised youre my bitch how do you like that
@d_no_allyn_86
4 жыл бұрын
a magnificent man.
I admire him for each Word he says. An example for this society especially the society of now.
@GeorgecortCortina
Жыл бұрын
A coward in America's eyes
Ali won the gold medal in the 1960 Olympics a few years before I was born . By the time I got old enough to be aware he was word champ and then they took it away from him because he wouldnt go to Nam . I remember some of those days but our family loved the champ ..my mom and dad loved him because he was standing up for the kids sent to Nam as my uncle was killed there at age 23 with a pregnant wife at home and we all felt that war was wrong like Ali ...He was the champion of my life because he always did the right thing and loved all people ..My God he was an amazing man ..God Bless and Rahmat Allah wa Barakaatuh.
The greatest man on the planet.
@niceandeasy68
5 жыл бұрын
the only one
@pvn2474
4 жыл бұрын
I am greater.
@hankgoresich6836
4 жыл бұрын
What?!!
@NabzKay001
3 жыл бұрын
@@pvn2474 stfu
@GeorgecortCortina
Жыл бұрын
The greatest COWARD on the planet! Did he not get kicked out of boxing for being not a man?
I get tears in my eyes, every time I watch him talk.
@yousefbhoyroo6960
2 жыл бұрын
Uurr very sweet. R.I.P ALI MY BROTHER
@sandykatz5401
Жыл бұрын
Me too, pure greatness great parents also!
@sandykatz5401
Жыл бұрын
Pure charisma pure hero we need more of this kind for the advancement of humans everywhere- please GOD make more this man proved you can,please please
@KD400_
Жыл бұрын
Bro no ones touching his legacy not even the fighters of today. They might be better than him but ultimately they will never reach his level
He does come off more soft spoken than usual, and the interviewer recognized that I think. He definitely was a performer but a damn wise soul. Something about him saying "You think that'll sell the fight?" was just so sincere. The interviewer I think really vibed with him. His poetry legit sent a chill down my spine.
He was not only the most talented heavyweight boxing champion, but he simply had the guts to say what others couldn't, and for that he was the most influential athlete as I believe, an outstanding courage inside and outside the ring, what an amazing personality!
@747hitman
5 жыл бұрын
that's one reason why he's the greatest of all tymes
@dennisbaker1002
5 жыл бұрын
And kind to fans, gave me an auto on my SI mag when he was told no autographs, still have it, on promo tour for Norton rematch.
@jackiegibson9961
4 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful
@felipeagonzalez8373
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly some time's I wonder if d gov't make him sick who is with me on this one.
@Ali-Makki
3 жыл бұрын
not really talented? fastest before 1971 and an iron chin after 1971 you dunno shit about boxing
Master salesman & athlete who spoke what he felt with no fear..👍😎
This man is the truth . He said " what can I do to help the black man because I won't be here long." This goes out to all those folks who make it successfully and abandon their race for another race. This man is sitting high in the universe . I'm sure the most high gave this man his own planet. He wants to help people. Simple as that!
@shaynelahmed6323
5 жыл бұрын
..so well said.... My role model and mentor... Through ought ALL phases of his amazing life.
@sidboy332
5 жыл бұрын
The recognition, the courage, the Aim ALI gave to the Coloured folks throughout the world, won't ever be forgotten...NO MATTER WHAT....!!!
@ericglover4276
5 жыл бұрын
Stephanie Drake
@eddiejohnson6252
5 жыл бұрын
Sid Boy ; We are no longer colored folks, but are now called Black.
@ziabashir
4 жыл бұрын
Great Person He has inspired the entire world, Specially engendered, encouraged and energized millions of people in his life time and even after his departure, He has motivated to live free with the rights of equal human being, true humanity. May Allah bless him His Kind and Merciful Grace hereafter.
This is what a man should be! Bless his soul! May his name live and inspire forever!
One of the best and most honest interviews made to the greatest Mohammed Ali. Love & Respect you will never be forgotten
Such a wise, Good man. Truly a role model for fighters, a man, and for people in general. God bless him and his family.
He is one of the most charismatic, witty person I have come across and just love watching his videos. He does look and sound tiered here though. Still, the man is just out of this world.
none of these black celebs can touch Ali.
Blacks people's son U are our brother, son ,heroe, we love u so much, we will never forget about u , u live insight our hearts.
Happy birthday to GOAT. Love from India. 17th January 2019, Respect.
He is what they fear the most an intelligent man of color.
@Landauh
4 жыл бұрын
He got his brains bashed in to make money for the white man and the Jewish man. He returned from retirement because he needed money, even though he'd made billions for others throughout his career
@BRAMSTONER
3 жыл бұрын
@@Landauh ok.. who did it before him.. he used boxing to preach about individually and peace. You can't look at some of what he says like the marrying only from your own race etc understand what was happening around his time, my friend
@sweetazzpiew8490
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!
@sweetazzpiew8490
3 жыл бұрын
@@BRAMSTONER Exactly!!
@sweetazzpiew8490
3 жыл бұрын
@@Landauh he got his head beat up for his family, and died with plenty of money!! His family didn't want for nothing!! Most boxers, athletes die broke..With nothing to show for their sacrifice!! Oh and he was the greatest of alllllllllll tiiiiime!!
I love listening to this very intelligent man ... most people that interview him are like his boxing opponents not on his level
This is a real interview , Very great discussion I wish it was longer
Excellent excellent interview. James Day just let him speak and he asked good thoughtful questions.
@francisapple
7 жыл бұрын
He's a terrific interviewer, almost as good as Cavett
@shaynelahmed6323
5 жыл бұрын
Yes...got deeper inside Ali.. The mechanics of his mind and spirituality... Amazing
@rickrodgers9277
5 жыл бұрын
Good questions but Day keeps interrupting Ali before Ali is finished talking.
@redbackshanto4164
4 жыл бұрын
Yes back in the day normally they wouldn’t But He did it Bz he know that Ali was people camp until now
Am mesmerised by the conviction & confidence with which Ali recited the poem on Truth!
He had one of the greatest hearts of all time a very loving man.
Muhammad Ali. The face of the Truth.
One of the best interviews of the champ...
@GeorgecortCortina
Жыл бұрын
You mean coward sir.
I just feel sorry for myself not born in that time so i can see him how great he was, The greatest of all time.
@jahsnoke8043
2 жыл бұрын
Don't be sad bro. I was about 9 years old when he fought George Foreman for the rumble in the jungle, it was really a magical time watching it with my family. Those Ali years in the 70s was truly unbelievable. I wish you were with me to witness those times.
@aarondigby5054
Жыл бұрын
@@jahsnoke8043 the first time I was introduced to boxing knowledgeably,, it was Dec1963, it was all the buzz: Cassius Clay, Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson that's all I heard talk of, who could, who would beat who. Wonderful introduction to the boxing game. My great grandmother had a 25' Philco b&w floor model.
As Dundee said, ' The world never saw the BEST of Ali " - during his prime,; the 3 1/2 years he was exiled. Ali made up for it later though. The 1st Frazier fight would not have gone that way had Ali been fighting from '67-701/2. The best boxer and I give thanks that I saw him and learned about human care, as a child, from him. R.I.P. Muhammad.
I wish he cld be in his 30th and live now in our era. He had No education but so smart , with excellent memory, wrote poems, stood for his ppl, such a great man.
@ernst9100
6 ай бұрын
Same as Tupsc Shakur...no education, but very smart at a young age even though Tupac personified violence as a means to an end
role model for everyone
I love that man! He is the GREAT I AM. SWIFT THINKER!
Muhammad Ali was a man with spiritual knowledge wisdom and understanding, ahead of his own time.
@GeorgecortCortina
Жыл бұрын
A coward in America's eyes!
He was everyone’s. He didn’t belong to one race he was everyone’s. I will never forget him. Allah gave him respect. Islam gave him respect and talent!
Unique Man forever...Rest on Mo Ali
A chosen MAN...to carring a Great Name
A rare look deep inside what makes Mohammed Ali tick. I think he is a wonderful man, and really good. God bless him in his last years.
Amazing and inspiring thoughts of Mr. Mohammad Ali.(RIP. ) Indeed he was the greatest man of his times..He was the crownless King of the people. Always thinking of how to help people. Not just the oppressed 40 million black Afro Americans ,but any body who was in need of help he helped. Best example was that quoted by his financial advisor, Once Mohammad Ali was in his room watching T.V. he saw a Jewish senior citizens home at the verge of closing ,so immediately he ordered his financial manager/adviser , who was sitting next to him, to send 500,000 dollars to the management of a Jewish nursing home., to prevent it from closing This was the humanity in him, at its best. We all black,whites,browns,yellows and red can learn from the Great Boxer and more importantly a great human being. HE read the Quranic. My prayer, my sacrifice ,my life ,and my death are all for God and indeed he lived and died that way. No greater success than that can be achieved in life. I would just editorialize one thing here. I.e. love God and Love people for the love of God. You will never go wrong. The world will be at your feet . You shall stand tall..
@aarondigby5054
Жыл бұрын
I remember all the hostages he got released from the mid east, I can't remember exactly where because Ali wanted to keep it low key, that way he could get the needed rests of hostages being released, after their release Ali was still low key and humble not wanting to gloat in accolades and criticize American pick, he said he was not a politician and would let the politicians do their job because the people elected them. What a guy, there's so many legendary tales of Ali outside of boxing, such a humanitarian.
@786humaira1
Жыл бұрын
@@aarondigby5054 yes indeed .
Ali is intelligent
Colossus figure in sports almost every sportsman is dwarf before him, such is the impact of this Greatest sportsman ever, rest in peace, sir.
THIS IS A FANTASTIC INTERVIEW & A GREAT INTERVIEWER ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS & MAKING Mr ALI COMFORTABLE TO GIVE THE RIGHT ANSWERS!!!
you always greatest in our heart
@peterstorck5349
2 жыл бұрын
HERE HERE!!
ALI is the #GreatestForever #GreatestOfAllTimes. There won't ever be Sumone like him ever, 1000 more years the world will revolve on its axis, and still #MohammadAli will be unmatched. He was a philosopher, a philanthropist ,a thinker, a hero, a Legend and a Proud Black Man. He was all for his race and humanity. #RestInParadiseChamp.
@KD400_
Жыл бұрын
He said in an interview that in 300 years time there might be another man like him lol
Truly one of my Hero's growing up THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!
Rest In Peace my brother!
You're right, this guy did a really great job interviewing him. Too many times, the interviewer tries to make it about them. Great interview, great boxer, and an even greater man.
what a great champion !!
The greatest in an out of boxing 🥊🥊, love this man , inspiration x
@GeorgecortCortina
Жыл бұрын
How to be a coward!
What a great interview.. Excellent questions.. Unlike many others that had rascist overtones.. This guy got to the very essence of Ali..
The best of planet muhammad ali
Great man!
Very Wise man.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
Just a great human being. RIP Ali.
One American Journalist with noble quality. He questioned Mr. Mohammad Ali as well as respected him and in fact appeared to be admiring him too. Mr . James Day is from whom all journalist learn to take interviews. Present journalist do not even respect our president as much as Mr . Ali got respected.
People talk about his physical skills but I think he is the smartest fighter ever. Could adapt to any situation like the 3 fraizer fights. Every time fraizer would gain an advantage ali would turn things around. And that was no easy thing as fraizer was a tank aswell as having highly underrated defense and fight IQ. He truly was the greatest in the ring and out. A fighter could have 100 fights and be undefeated but ali will always be the goat. His accomplishments outside the ring add to the mystique. A man of peace and love to everyone. More humble than people ever gave him credit for. RIP the greatest.
Mashallah What good choices of jobs if not a boxer so honest! Allah give him the highest jannah al firdious for his pure intentions. Ameen
My greatest hero all my life
what a great man!the best👊
the legend
@GeorgecortCortina
Жыл бұрын
Legendary COWARD Clay is.
The Best Ever
I'm drunk with the wine of success!!! I love it!!! I'm gonna make it. And Mr. Ali I thank you for being such a gift. May you rest easy sir. The greatest to do it how he knew how to do it!!!
There will never be another Muhammad Ali.
R.I.P great man of all times
Mad Respect Sir Muhammed Ali.
smart man
A wonder of this earth - Greatest of all times! An amazing human being.
Good interview
What a man may Allah bless you with the highest rank in paradise my brother ameen.
@gaskiababa8177
5 жыл бұрын
Aamin
When serious,The Champ was a very smart man!!
They gave Ali his fight license back because when he was banned he was speaking publicly to be another Malcolm X with twice the popularity. Give him his damn license Now!!
Love this...you know when Ali's voice softened as he became older... He still had pearls of wisdom... And we could not hear him... I don't know why they did not place the mike closer to his mouth... Or give him a hand held one... In this interview Ali appears stressed...and the interviewer, as though perhaps last minute time was short...and hence interview rushed...
@shaynelahmed6323
6 жыл бұрын
David duFresne ...yes... True... Was generally reflective n soft spoken... When he was dx with Parkinson's.. n voice barely a whisper...shame mic was not placed closer to him..
@ronmendoza2945
5 жыл бұрын
Right, poor technical production back then. When Ali turns his head either way you lose more audio because of the mic location.
@shaynelahmed6323
5 жыл бұрын
@@ronmendoza2945 ..yes. This video is profound. Great interviewer..love he asked Ali what was going through his mind at Induction ..as he was preparing to be crucified... Really moving and insightful... His mental power... This guy was driven..
@ronmendoza2945
5 жыл бұрын
..and fearless. His will, intellect and own personal studies separated him from other boxers and people in general. Who hasn't been inspired by this great human being! @@shaynelahmed6323
@shaynelahmed6323
5 жыл бұрын
@@ronmendoza2945 ...true.. An inspiration in all phases of his amazing life. Peace
THE GREATEST IN BOXING WORLD 🎻🌍🕭
God bless him. A wonderful great man.
The Greatest speaker of all time !
Ali a man who can match wits and destroy anyone to bits, you'll look up to him not just cause he's tall but because he loves all. We thank him for being great it was his fate. (This poem I just wrote is a masterpiece) 😎
I believe Ali loved all people, which differentiates him with group thinking.
this is a smart man...great interview ..
He had an untamed but huge intelligence. He left an imprint on the world in Black pride, US militarism, and non-violent resistance.
A true superhero in my life time. I watched this in real time.
"LAST MINUTE CAKE". Ali was very talented in coining phrases.
THE BEST
May almighty Allah bless your soul!
i was glade to have growen up in the times of Ali.
A very great man and personality
Our Man...THE GREATEST...Muhammad Ali...Love You...R I P
Du bist der größte boxer aller Zeiten muhammad Ali
ali interviews go quick, even though they are over 30 mins. Ali is a man of principles. Greatest of all time in and outside of the ring.
I’m 54 years old I was 9 when I saw him defeat foreman on tv in Zaire I consider my self lucky to live in his time I may have been too young to understand all he stood for but as a young child I was aware of his presence and what he taught he was not a perfect man but he was still a great man
gracias ali descansa en paz
Allah blessed the world with his beautiful presence that will live on thru the times as long as people like the creator of these videos continue to bless us with the beauty talent and beautiful spirit of this wonderful man I never get enough but he inspires me still 🥰🥰
The Champ!
Ali was a great guy. He had it all. Too bad he wasn’t influenced by Larry Elder. Even so he makes good arguments for his position. He was a product of his time. God bless him.
Only one of a kind anywhere.
I know it was recorded pre-social distancing but it was funny how close they are sitting to each other! Joking aside, what a man! An original character with an internal sense of justice and the will to see it through.