Battle Of The Sexes Billie Jean King V Bobby Riggs At Tennis

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US King V Riggs Tennis
Date
21 Sep 1973
Dateline
Houston
Script
Billie-Jean King plays Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes clash in the Astrodome Houston Texas.
Shotlist
  • 1. ms of Riggs being kissed by a blonde woman
  • 2. ws of King being brought into the arena on a chaise surrounded by feathers
  • 3. vs of Riggs being presented with a piglet
  • 4. ms of cheerleaders dancing
  • 5. vs of the match in progress
  • 6. ms banner we love you Billie
  • 7. ms of scoreboard
  • 8. vs play in progress
  • 9. mcu Champagne being poured
Film status
Syndicated
Processing date
21 Sep 1973
Processing location
London
Original film
Colour Positive
Original sound
Magnetic Sound On Film
Duration
00:02:02:01
Sources
AP Television
NoS ID
z032112

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