During the 1960s, the young comic did whatever his managers (Charles H. Joffe and Jack Rollins) thought would enhance his public profile. Some of his early performances and stunts were genius. Others flopped. You decide where this one falls. In 1966, Woody appeared on Hippodrome, a British variety TV show that showcased jumping dogs, trapeze acts, musical acts and… wait for it… kangaroo boxing matches. This match between the Australian light heavyweight champion and Woody went only one round and that ended with the kangaroo getting a little frisky, grabbing the ref, and kicking him down to the ground.

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Stills of Hippodrome (Great Britian)