[Wrestling TV show]: Verne Gagne vs Don Leo Jonathan
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An episode of a syndicated wrestling show shot at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre. Shot live on film with three-camera coverage, it features a witty and entertaining narration from announcer Russ Davis. In this episode, Verne Gagne (LaVerne Clarence Gagne) faces Don Leo Jonathan (Don Heaton) in a Best 2 of 3 falls match with a 60 minute time limit.
Credits
Imperial World Films (production company); Sylvia Davis (producer); Russell Davis (director); Russell Davis (commentator); Verne Gagne (performer); Don Leo Jonathan (performer)
Complete catalog record
Cfa collection: Russ and Sylvia Davis Collection
Subjects: Wrestling; Wrestling matches
Places: North America > United States > Illinois > Chicago > New City > International Amphitheatre
Language: English
Cfa elements: Print, 1,100 feet; Print, 1,175 feet
Cfa records: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4136; https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4310
Subjects: Wrestling; Wrestling matches
Places: North America > United States > Illinois > Chicago > New City > International Amphitheatre
Language: English
Cfa elements: Print, 1,100 feet; Print, 1,175 feet
Cfa records: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4136; https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4310
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Sources
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Record added 2026-11-08 21:25:09