S27·E4 Billie Jean King
- Episode
- Season 27, Episode 4
- Air Date
- September 10, 2013
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- James Erskine
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
A profile of Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slam tennis titles; helped form a precursor to the WTA Tour; founded the Women's Sports Foundation and Women's Sports magazine; cofounded World TeamTennis; and defeated Bobby Riggs at a much-ballyhooed "Battle of the Sexes" match in 1973. The documentary includes remarks from past and current tennis stars Margaret Court, Chris Evert, Maria Sharapova, and Serena and Venus Williams; Riggs' son Larry; Hillary Clinton; and Gloria Steinem.
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When did Season 27 Episode 4 of American Masters air?
Season 27, Episode 4 ('Billie Jean King') originally aired on September 10, 2013.
How long is Season 27 Episode 4 ('Billie Jean King')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 90 minutes.
What happens in American Masters Season 27 Episode 4?
A profile of Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slam tennis titles; helped form a precursor to the WTA Tour; founded the Women's Sports Foundation and Women's Sports magazine; cofounded World TeamTennis; and defeated Bobby Riggs at a much-ballyhooed "Battle of the Sexes" match in 1973. The documenta...
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