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Evel Knievel in Las Vegas
How the legendary motorcycle stuntman made his name with a spectacular jump over the fountains of Caesar's Palace casino in 1967.
In 1967, the American motorcycle stuntman made his name with a spectacular - if unsuccessful - attempt to jump over the fountains of Caesar's Palace casino. Ashley Byrne talks to Evel Knievel's family about the man behind the legend. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production.
PHOTO: Evel Knievel in mid-leap (Getty Images)
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