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ABC
Jan 23, 1977

ABC
Jan 23, 1977

Roots

Summary 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. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil W...

ABC
Jan 23, 1977

ABC
Jan 23, 1977

Season 1

Season Premiere: Jan 23, 1977

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Summary 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. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil W...

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Episode 1 • Jan 23, 1977 • 1 h 37 m

Episode 2 • Jan 24, 1977 • 1 h 37 m

Episode 3 • Jan 25, 1977 • 50 m

In 1776, John Reynolds sells the now adult Kunta Kinte to his brother William. Kunta tries to escape again, this time with dire consequences. He also meets his match in Belle Reynolds, the slave who cooks for William's family.

Episode 4 • Jan 26, 1977 • 51 m

Episode 5 • Jan 27, 1977 • 51 m

In 1806, Kunta's teenage daughter Kizzy falls in love with a slave called Noah, who later tries to escape. Unfortunately, he is quickly caught and tortured until he names Kizzy as his accomplice, sealing her horrific fate.

Episode 6 • Jan 28, 1977 • 1 h 39 m

Episode 7 • Jan 29, 1977 • 51 m

In 1861, "Chicken George" returns home hoping to free his enslaved family.

Episode 8 • Jan 30, 1977 • 1 h 36 m

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