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 253 viewers
Cast
Olivia Cole as Mathilda MooreBen Vereen as Chicken Joe MooreJohn Amos as Older Kunta KinteMadge Sinclair as Belle ReynoldsRobert Reed as Dr. William ReynoldsLouis Gossett Jr. as FiddlerLynda Day George as Mrs. ReynoldsLeVar Burton as Kunta KinteJi-Tu Cumbuka as WrestlerChuck Connors as Tom MooreLeslie Uggams as Kizzy ReynoldsLorne Greene as John ReynoldsMore like this
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