1977–1977 · ABC · Ended
Roots
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The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.
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ABCTV network · United States
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 20:00 (America/New York)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E08 · Part VIII
1977-01-31
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Episodes
- E01
Part I
1977-01-23 · 120 min
- E02
Part II
1977-01-24 · 120 min
- E03
Part III
1977-01-25 · 120 min
- E04
Part IV
1977-01-26 · 120 min
- E05
Part V
1977-01-27 · 120 min
- E06
Part VI
1977-01-28 · 120 min
- E07
Part VII
1977-01-29 · 120 min
- E08
Part VIII
1977-01-30 · 120 min
