I Am the Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali facts for kids
Quick facts for kids I Am the Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali |
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| Genre | Animation |
| Created by | Fred Calvert Kimie Calvert John Paxton |
| Voices of | Muhammad Ali Frank Bannister Casey Carmichael Patrice Carmichael |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Farmhouse Films |
| Distributor | 20th Television |
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| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 10 – December 3, 1977 |
I Am the Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali was an exciting animated TV show. It featured the famous boxer Muhammad Ali, who even did his own voice! The show aired on Saturday mornings on the NBC channel in 1977.
In the cartoon, Muhammad Ali went on many adventures. He was joined by his niece, Nicky, and his nephew, Damon. The series had 13 episodes, but it didn't last very long because not enough people watched it.
About the Show
This animated series was created by Fred Calvert's company, Farmhouse Films. It was a unique idea to have a real-life sports star voice his own cartoon character. The show aimed to entertain kids with fun adventures.
Who Was Muhammad Ali?
Muhammad Ali was a legendary American professional boxer. Many people consider him one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was known for his amazing boxing skills and his confident personality. Ali was also famous for his strong beliefs and his work outside the boxing ring.
The Adventures
Each episode of I Am the Greatest took Muhammad Ali and his young relatives, Nicky and Damon, on a new adventure. They faced different challenges and explored various places. The show combined action with lessons about courage and teamwork.
Episode Details
The series had a total of 13 episodes in its single season. Each episode was about 22 minutes long. The first episode aired on September 10, 1977. The final episode was shown on December 3, 1977.
