When did American Masters Season 29 Episode 6 air?
American Masters Season 29 Episode 6 aired on September 4, 2015 at 9 PM ET.
American Masters
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Created by: Susan Lacy
Season 29 · Episode 6
Althea
Aired Sep 4, 2015at 9PM·1h 30m
This is the story of Althea Gibson (1927-2003), a truant from the rough streets of Harlem, who emerged as the unlikely queen of the highly segregated tennis world in the 1950s. She was the first African American to play and win at Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals (precursor of the U.S. Open) — a decade before Arthur Ashe. Interviewees include Wimbledon champion Dick Savitt and Billie Jean King.
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How long is American Masters Season 29 Episode 6?
This episode runs for approximately 90 minutes.
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