Roots(1977)
The Saga of an American Family.
Overview
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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Season 1
8 episodes • 1977Avg: 7.2
Season 1
8 episodes • 1977Avg: 7.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part I | Jan 23, 1977 | 6.7 |
| 2 | Part II | Jan 24, 1977 | 6.5 |
| 3 | Part III | Jan 25, 1977 | 5.5 |
| 4 | Part IV | Jan 26, 1977 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Part V | Jan 27, 1977 | 9.0 |
| 6 | Part VI | Jan 28, 1977 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Part VII | Jan 29, 1977 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Part VIII | Jan 30, 1977 | 8.0 |
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