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Sky Arte series explores myths around Muhammad Ali, Alice Cooper, and Dalí

other · 2026-05-04

The series 'Urban Myths' premieres on Sky Arte on Friday, February 15, with two episodes. The first, 'Muhammad Ali, the Greatest of All Time,' recounts how after losing to Larry Holmes, Ali persuaded a young stranger not to commit suicide—a pivotal moment for both. The second episode covers the 1973 meeting between Alice Cooper and Salvador Dalí in New York, where Cooper posed with Dalí wearing a tiara worth two million dollars. Sky Arte's digital content is powered by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Urban Myths series airs on Sky Arte on February 15, 2019.
  • First episode focuses on Muhammad Ali after his loss to Larry Holmes.
  • Ali convinced a young man not to commit suicide.
  • Second episode features Alice Cooper and Salvador Dalí meeting in 1973.
  • Cooper posed with Dalí wearing a $2 million tiara.
  • Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • Muhammad Ali
  • Alice Cooper
  • Salvador Dalí
  • Larry Holmes

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

Sources