When it comes to death-defying stunts, Evel Knievel was one of a kind.The trailblazing motorcycle-riding daredevil defied the odds during the 1960s and 1970s, becoming an American icon.
This summer, longtime fans and curious viewers alike can uncover the infamy and inspiration behind the legend."Evel: America's Daredevil" is a brand-new documentary streaming exclusively on Fox Nation.Hosted by sportswriter Mike O'Hara, the show chronicles Knievel's ascension to stardom, starting with his Montana childhood and working in the copper mines.
From there, the show highlights his historic motorcycle stunt career — including his infamous attempts to jump the Caesars Palace fountains in Las Vegas and the Snake River Canyon in Idaho. The exterior of Caesars Palace and its iconic fountain on July 31, 2005.(Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage))TOM CRUISE PERFORMED UNFORGETTABLE OLYMPICS STUNT WITHOUT PAY, INSISTED ON NO STUNT DOUBLEAs shown in the special, Knievel himself scoffed at the idea that fear of his stunts would ever hold him back.
When a reporter once asked whether he expected to die during one of his otherworldly feats, he replied, "I'm Evel Knievel, honey.I'm not supposed to be afraid."The special features iconic interviews from Knievel's heyday, and expert analysis from Fox News personalities, television executives, and even exclusive commentary from the stuntman's granddaughter, Krysten. "Evel was the most recognizable guy on two wheels," comedian Adam Carolla said in the special.American daredevil Evel Knievel poses for a picture before a stunt circa 1976.
(Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)FANATICS SPORTSBOOK LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY, PUNISH SPORTS BETTORS WHO THREATEN ATHLETES ON SOCIAL MEDIAOlympic athlete and motocross competitor Colby Raha praised Knievel as vastly influential to a generation of children, explaining that while adults watched the stunts, it was younger Americans that fueled his popularity."They see the superhero thing, ...