Miniseries · ABC
Roots
19778 episodes
Roots is a American miniseries that premiered on ABC in 1977. 8 episodes. With Louis Gossett Jr., LeVar Burton.
Original networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record19401960198020002020
On air 1977–1977: 1 year
Key facts
- Network
- ABC
- Format
- Miniseries
- Premiere
- January 23, 1977
- Finale
- January 30, 1977
- Years on air
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- English
- Distributor
- Warner Bros. Television Studios
- Based on
- Roots: The Saga of an American Family
- Set in
- Virginia
Credits
Cast 6 on record
| Cast member | Role |
|---|---|
| Louis Gossett Jr. | — |
| LeVar Burton | Kunta Kinte |
| Vic Morrow | — |
| Leslie Uggams | — |
| Olivia Cole | — |
| Lynne Moody | — |
Awards on record
- Peabody Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Miniseries