MUHAMMAD ALI 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (CBS 1/16/02)
The biggest names gather together to celebrate "The Greatest" for his 60th birthday that focuses more on the man, his relationships and his impact on society than on his fighting. Will Smith (who played the boxer in "Ali") introduces the guest of honor, to whom numerous celebrities pay tribute during the hour including Sidney Poitier, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Sylvester Stallone, Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray Leonard, Larry King, Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta and Jon Voight who gives a look into the relationship between Ali and Howard Cosell. Segments look at Ali's role as a humorist, family man, athlete and public figure. Performers included Paul Simon and LadySmith Black Mambazo, India Arie "Strength, Courage & Wisdom"; Natalie Cole "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)"; Mariah Carey "Happy Birthday" and 'N Sync. (60 min, chapter marks, includes original network commercials)
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The biggest names gather together to celebrate "The Greatest" for his 60th birthday that focuses more on the man, his relationships and his impact on society than on his fighting. Will Smith (who played the boxer in "Ali") introduces the guest of honor, to whom numerous celebrities pay tribute during the hour including Sidney Poitier, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Sylvester Stallone, Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray Leonard, Larry King, Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta and Jon Voight who gives a look into the relationship between Ali and Howard Cosell. Segments look at Ali's role as a humorist, family man, athlete and public figure. Performers included Paul Simon and LadySmith Black Mambazo, India Arie "Strength, Courage & Wisdom"; Natalie Cole "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)"; Mariah Carey "Happy Birthday" and 'N Sync. (60 min, chapter marks, includes original network commercials)
