willmckinley, 3 months ago to random

Alex Haley's ROOTS (1977) is streaming free on Tubi until Feb 29.

This is the original 8-part TV version, not the 6-part re-edit available for digital purchase.

https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/680867

#Roots #AlexHaley #BlackHistoryMonth

willmckinley, 4 months ago to random

Tonight in 1977 — ROOTS debuted on ABC.

LeVar Burton led an all-star cast in this Emmy-winning miniseries based on Alex Haley’s best-selling book.

The finale remains one of the most-watched, non-sports broadcasts in TV history.

#ClassicTV #1970sTV #Roots #AlexHaley #LevarBurton