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American Masters: Billie Jean King

Tennis star Billie Jean King tells her story in the series’ first profile of a sports figure. Tuesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6. by Colleen Greer

am_masters_bj_kings_line_spot Billie Jean King in play at the Astrodome
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American Maters’ first profile of a sports figure commemorates the 40th anniversaries of the famous Billie Jean King v. Bobby Riggs “The Battle of the Sexes” tennis match and the launch of the Women’s Tennis Association. King presents her own story, with perspective from Serena and Venus Williams, Hillary Clinton, Sir Elton John, Maria Sharapova, members of the Virginia Slims Circuit “Original 9” including Rosie Casals, Gloria Steinem, Chris Evert, Margaret Court, Bobby Riggs’ son Larry, family, friends, and many others.

American Masters: Billie Jean King, Tuesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.

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