Roots was a 1977 miniseries based on Alex Haley's book Roots: The Saga of an American Family, his critically acclaimed genealogical novel. The show followed Haley's family through generations starting with slave Kunta Kinte.
Roots remains one of television's landmark programs. The twelve-hour mini-series aired on ABC from 23-30 January 1977. For eight consecutive nights it riveted the country. The finale still stands as the 3rd highest rated U.S. program ever.
In 1979, a sequel series Roots: The Next Generations was made.
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Roots remains one of television's landmark programs. The twelve-hour mini-series aired on ABC from 23-30 January 1977. For eight consecutive nights it riveted the country. The finale still stands as the 3rd highest rated U.S. program ever.
In 1979, a sequel series Roots: The Next Generations was made.
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The 1860's: After the Civil War, freedom has come for Chicken George and other slaves. Chicken George and his family move to Henning, Tennessee to start a new life.
Final: 1x08 -- Part VIII (Jan/30/1977) [Special Runtime: 120 Min.]
The 1860's: After the Civil War, freedom has come for Chicken George and other slaves. Chicken George and his family move to Henning, Tennessee to start a new life.
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• Ji Tu Cumbuka as Wrestler (2 eps)
• Austin Stoker as Virgil (2 eps)
• Brad Davis as Ol' George Johnson (2 eps)
• Ren Woods as Fanta (2 eps)
• Robert Reed (3) as Dr William Reynolds (2 eps)
• Sally Kemp as Mrs Harvey (2 eps)
• Olivia Cole (1) as Matilda (2 eps)
• Madge Sinclair as Bell (2 eps)
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Classification: Mini-Series
Genre: Drama
Status: Canceled/Ended
Network: ABC (
USA)
Runtime: 90 Minutes
Premiere: January 23, 1977
Ended: January 30, 1977
Genre: Drama
Status: Canceled/Ended
Network: ABC (
USA)Runtime: 90 Minutes
Premiere: January 23, 1977
Ended: January 30, 1977
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