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Billy Dee Williams starred in what TV movie that brought him national attention?

  • Brian's Song

  • A Streetcar named Desire

  • Death of a Salesman

  • Fences

Answer

Billy Dee Williams starred in the TV movie Brian's Song, which brought him national attention. The movie is about a friendship between a Chicago Bears running back and a Chicago Bears offensive lineman who were both dying of cancer. Williams played the role of the running back, Gale Sayers. The movie was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Williams' career.
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