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.
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As 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.
Olympic 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, and they’re inspired — just a great role model,” he said.
Fox News host Jesse Watters emphasized Knievel’s ability to rally the nation around his jaw-dropping feats, praising his persistence in attempting new tricks despite often crashing and sustaining severe injuries.
“Getting the whole country’s attention on you for an absolutely ludicrous jump, and many of the times crashing, but then doing it again and again—that’s resilience,” Watters said. “That’s the American spirit. Get knocked down, get right back up.”
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The riveting new Fox Nation special is not the only way to relive Knievel’s legend this summer. The Evel Knievel Experience in Las Vegas is now open, offering an immersive, unique attraction to show visitors some of the stuntman’s full story and the most famous motorcycles, jumpsuits, and other artifacts that defined his extraordinary life.
“We all wanted to be Evel Knievel,” FOX Business host Dagen McDowell said. “It was America, it was daring, and it was fun as hell.”
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