“We are proud that HISTORY will be able to bring new life to this powerful story that remains as important today as it did when the original ‘Roots’ first premiered.” “Nearly 40 years ago I had the privilege to be a part of an epic television event that started an important ...
'Roots,' the TV miniseries based on Alex Haley's novel, aired over eight consecutive nights in January 1977 on ABC. The series told the story of more than 100 years of a black family, from 18th-century Africa to enslavement in America and Reconstruction, and averaged a 44.9 rating during ...
the engine for the squat-looking vehicle was situated in the rear and the trunk was up front. Ads for“the revolutionary Corvair”lauded “the supple quality of its ride” and “the nimble bulk-free precision of its going.” Optimism for the car dissipated when it became ...
While not technically a rom-com, theAnne of Green Gablesminiseries (and sequel) about the orphan Anne Shirley follows (in part) the rivals-to-lovers/friendship-to-lovers romance between Anne andGilbert Blythe– with the two of them sharing numerous romantic comedy moments – including an adorabl...
Franklin is not the only Founding Father to be the titular subject of a miniseries. The adult life of John Adams, one of the most influential voices in American history, is the subject of HBO’s terrific limited series that bears his name. Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers) stars as Adams, ...