Miniseries · ABC
The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds is a American miniseries that premiered on ABC in 1983. 1 season and 4 episodes. With Christopher Plummer, John de Lancie.
Original networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record19401960198020002020
On air 1983–1983: 1 year
Key facts
- Network
- ABC
- Format
- Miniseries
- Premiere
- March 27, 1983
- Finale
- March 30, 1983
- Years on air
- 1
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- English
- Distributor
- Warner Bros. Television Studios
- Based on
- The Thorn Birds
Credits
Executive producersDavid L. Wolper
ProducersDavid L. Wolper
DirectorsDaryl Duke
WritersLee Stanley
MusicHenry Mancini
Cast 10 of 19 on record
| Cast member | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Plummer | — |
| John de Lancie | — |
| Barbara Stanwyck | — |
| Jean Simmons | — |
| Richard Chamberlain | — |
| Piper Laurie | — |
| Rance Howard | — |
| Earl Holliman | — |
| Bryan Brown | — |
| Rachel Ward | Meggie |