35 Years Ago Today: The Now Extinct Mini-Series Format Debuted 'Roots' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-24-2012, 12:01 AM

January 23rd, 1977 - The TV mini-series "Roots," began airing on ABC. The show was based on the Alex Haley novel.

On January 23, 1977, ABC aired the first of eight consecutive episodes of the twelve-hour mini-series Roots. Arguably the most successful television movie of all time -- it was nominated for a combined 35 awards, and won 14, including nine Emmy awards. Roots had a lasting impact on viewers, television, and its cast.

kareen1970 · 01-24-2012, 12:21 AM

OMGosh.. Upon seeing this thread, I was flooded with the good memory of having watched the show religiously with my mom but then, it made feel really old

old grouch · 01-24-2012, 10:32 AM

I remember watching 'Roots' in my high school history class. It still holds up well today.

01-24-2012, 12:01 AM	#1
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01-24-2012, 10:32 AM	#3
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	I remember watching 'Roots' in my high school history class. It still holds up well today.