the greatest U.S. and international stars, with Marilyn Monroe up against Elvis Presley, boxer Muhammad Ali, former President Bill Clinton and even Pope John Paul II.
" /> U.S. television viewers are being asked to vote on the greatest moment at one of the world's most famous arenas, New York's Madison Square Garden, which has played host to a list of sports stars, musicians, politicians and religious leaders in its 127-year history.
Madison Square Garden, according to producers of a new TV series, "The 50 Greatest Moments at Madison Square Garden," that will be broadcast next week.
occurred in this building," said Michael Bair, president of sports and entertainment network MSG Media, which is airing the 10-part series from next week.
New York City, with the first opening in 1879 and the most recent in 1968 with the capacity to hold 20,000 people.
stars and events.
President John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday, the 1971 fight title, Elvis Presley's sell-out 1972 shows, and John Lennon's last live performance in 1974.
in 1982 the Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon held a blessing ceremony there for 2,075 couples which was dubbed a "mass wedding" by media at the time.
Madison Square Garden in 1992.
Canadian ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky's final game in 1999, earlier this year.
"They are magical moments because for most people, the Garden is the pinnacle for performers," said Bair.
feeling in the building itself, whether you are the opposing team or the home team."
scenes. Viewers can vote on the final top five events on www.
msg50.com.
the country as well," said Bair.
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