Harlem Globetrotters - America´s Court Jesters

For over 75 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have brought laughter and delight to millions with their ball-handling wizardry and wacky stunts. Yet the team has a surprisingly serious history - in fact, they were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers and establishing the fledgling NBA.

Join Biography for a comprehensive history of the "Clown Princes of Basketball," tracing the club´s evolution from its earliest days as Chicago´s "Savoy Big Five" through rare archival footage and interviews with players and experts, including Jerry Saperstein, founder Abe Saperstein´s son, and Bill Cosby. Learn about the ongoing conflict between players and coach; follow theicareers of some of the most famous Trotters, including Meadowlark Lemon; and witness their early games and ´round-the-globe trotting.

This is the definitive portrait of The Harlem Globetrotters, the charismatic team that jump-started professional basketball and changed the face of America.