Althea: Race in the Sport of Tennis

Season 29 Episode 6

About the Episode

Althea Gibson was one of the country's best tennis players at a time when, because of her race, she wouldn't be granted membership to most tennis clubs. Though race concerned the tennis world, it didn't concern Gibson as much. According to Arvelia Myers, Althea Gibson’s friend and tennis professional, and tennis champion Billie Jean King, Gibson just wanted to the right to play and compete.

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Extras

The success of Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree”

Brenda Lee recorded “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” written by Johnny Marx, when she was 12.

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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [Extended Audio Description + OC]

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

1:00:13
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL]

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

52:55
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [EAD + OC Trailer]

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

3:31
Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around [ASL Trailer]

Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

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3 classic songs Brenda Lee performed as a teenager

These are 3 of Brenda's Lee most notable performances from Jubilee USA, also known as Ozark Jubilee.

7:16
theRing: I Am A Renegade [Official Music Video]

Official music video for "I Am A Renegade" by theRing, the theme song for "Renegades."

2:26
When Brenda Lee eloped with her husband

Brenda Lee met her husband Ronnie Shacklett at the age of 17 and eloped with him six months later.

2:34
How Brenda Lee's collaboration with producer Owen Bradley changed the course of her career

Owen Bradley, producer at Decca Records, took Brenda Lee under his wing and became a mentor to her.

2:20
Brenda Lee had a fully formed career before even signing a contract

Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a deal.

2:29