Roots (1977–1977)
The Saga of an American Family.
1977–1977 · NR · 1 season · 8 episodes · Drama
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.
Created by Alex Haley
Network: ABC
Rated 7.4/10 by 247 viewers
Cast
Robert Reed as Dr. William ReynoldsOlivia Cole as MathildaBen Vereen as Chicken George MooreLouis Gossett Jr. as FiddlerLeslie Uggams as Kizzy ReynoldsLynda Day George as Mrs. ReynoldsJohn Amos as Kunta KinteMadge Sinclair as Bell ReynoldsLeVar Burton as Kunta KinteJi-Tu Cumbuka as WrestlerChuck Connors as Tom MooreLorne Greene as John ReynoldsMore like this
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