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Miniseries · ABC

Roots: The Next Generations

19791 season7 episodes

Roots: The Next Generations is a American miniseries that premiered on ABC in 1979. 1 season and 7 episodes. Created by Alex Haley.

ABC logoOriginal networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record
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On air 1979–1979: 1 year

Key facts

Network
ABC
Format
Miniseries
Premiere
February 18, 1979
Finale
February 24, 1979
Years on air
1
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Language
English

Credits

Created byAlex Haley
DirectorsJohn Erman
WritersErnest Kinoy
MusicGerald Fried

Cast 1 on record

Cast member
James Earl Jones