Posted on 08/11/2010 7:16:15 PM PDT by Hojczyk
CNBC Bizography is a new series that tells stories of companies and business leaders that premiers on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The primetime series has scheduled profiles of George Foreman, Ted Turner, Hugh Hefner, Donald Trump, Merv Griffin, Quincy Jones, Proctor & Gamble, Target, and Southwest Airlines. CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, will give viewers the real story behind some of the most famous icons, the greatest companies and the titans of industry who helped build them, with the launch of its new series, “CNBC Bizography.'
George Foreman
The first episode of “CNBC Bizography” will tell the story of George Foreman…from a life of poverty to a world-class boxer to a millionaire businessman. As heavyweight champion of the world, Foreman was the darkness to Muhammed Ali’s effervescence. But after regaining his title at the unlikely age of 45, and lending his name to the best-selling grill in history, Foreman reinvented himself as a lovable teddy bear whose business acumen for sponsorship deals was unequaled
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I was very impressed.
I thought I knew most of his story, but I’d missed the most important part!
He returned to boxing after an 8 year absense, to keep his youth center open.
I know of no man that came from less who has given more!
Mother Teresa?
It’s a rare occasion that I make it a point to watch a particular tv show but this was one and it was a great story. I’ll look for a couple of the others in this series.
I have to say, you can’t go away from this without liking George Foreman... He seems to be a down to earth fellow and very likable. Sure hope it is real (you never know these days).
Yes- a rare occasion I watch tv however it was interesting to watch a story about someone who has done a remarkable job of raising himself out of the bottom of the heap, added to what he has done with what he has acquired.
4/5 George Foreman's approve the above message. ;)
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