Billie Jean King: Battle of the Sexes impacted all women | Forward Progress

Billie Jean King on the enormity of the Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs, plus addressing women’s rights issues then and now.

Graham talks with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. In this 2016 interview, “The Great One” lives up to his moniker as he shares stories of his incredible dedication to the game ever since he was five years old. Gretzky credits his father for helping him skyrocket through junior hockey, discusses the inner workings of one of the most controversial trades in NHL history and why he decided to hang up his skates and retire after 20 historic seasons.

Rick Harrison, star of Pawn Stars, reflects on his experiences with marriage, having been married several times and recently engaged. He shares his outlook on life focusing on positivity and how happy he is at this stage of his life.

Jerry West candidly reflects on his brother's death, his battle with depression and outlets to overcome low periods, including writing his autobiography, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.

Graham travels to Sonoma County for an audience with the Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri. Best known for hosting the long-running Food Network show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”, Fieri explains the long-lasting impact the show has on the spots they profile. The California resident takes us back to his childhood growing up in the Golden State, including the trip he took in high school that set him on his culinary course. Fieri also reveals a life-altering car accident in college, the unexpected emotion that came from the passing of his sister and father, and the intricate proposal he planned for his wife Lori.

Russell Westbrook says basketball was just a means for a free education; he was not thinking about the NBA

Racing superstar Jimmie Johnson details two of his scariest crashes, including when his brakes failed at Watkins Glen in 2000 and when he fell asleep at the wheel during the Baja 1000 in 1995. Jimmie says his father Gary had a premonition in a dream and warned Jimmie to “be careful” before the Baja 1000.

Graham travels to Los Angeles to sit down with multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jason Derulo. Derulo reflects on his early days hustling to break into the music industry, the importance of family, and the range of business ventures and new projects he’s pursuing today.

Shaquille O’Neal talks about the fulfillment he gets from his charity work, seen and unseen

Entrepreneur and former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz shares the lessons he’s learned from maintaining a 40-year marriage with his wife, Sheri. He reflects on a tough, but eye-opening conversation with his father-in-law about moving on from his dream of owning a coffee company and finding a real way to make money before Starbucks took off. Plus, he comments on the benefits of therapy and talks about the ways he has turned his weaknesses into strengths.