S12·E14 Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life
- Episode
- Season 12, Episode 14
- Air Date
- May 8, 2000
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
An atmospheric profile of Joe DiMaggio (1914-99), baseball's "Yankee Clipper," explores how and why he played what narrator (and co-writer) Richard Ben Kramer calls "the hero's game" by projecting -- and zealously guarding -- an image of effortless elegance on and off the field. On the field, the Yankees won nine World Series in the 13 years he played for them. Off the field, former teammate Jerry Coleman describes DiMaggio's short-lived marriage to Marilyn Monroe this way: "She was the greatest woman in the world and he was the greatest man."
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When did Season 12 Episode 14 of American Experience air?
Season 12, Episode 14 ('Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life') originally aired on May 8, 2000.
How long is Season 12 Episode 14 ('Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 12 Episode 14?
An atmospheric profile of Joe DiMaggio (1914-99), baseball's "Yankee Clipper," explores how and why he played what narrator (and co-writer) Richard Ben Kramer calls "the hero's game" by projecting -- and zealously guarding -- an image of effortless elegance on and off the field. On the field, the Ya...
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