The feelings towards The History Channel’s remake of Alex Haley’s Roots miniseries are almost as complicated as the history explored in the eight-hour epic about Kunta Kinte, an African man sold into ...

EXCLUSIVE: History is taking on one of most celebrated TV programs of all time, blockbuster 1977 miniseries Roots. The cable network is planning a new eight-hour Roots miniseries after acquiring ...

*”Roots,” the classic 1977 miniseries that aired on ABC, is making a return to the small screen as a remake equipped with three networks on tap to reintroduce it to viewers as an event series. “My ...

A story on American slavery, "Roots" recounts the journey of one family and their will to survive and ultimately carry on their legacy against all odds. The story will paint a historical portrait of ...

FROM THE VAULT: WGN’s Dean Richards interview with the stars of “Roots” on the series 45th anniversary back in 2022. Get Dean’s reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox.

In an interview with New York magazine, Roots star LeVar Burton had one simple question about the History Channel’s intended remake of the popular 1970s miniseries: “My initial reaction was, why?” ...

Back in ’77, there was no HBO, Hulu or iTunes. When it came to your television-watching possibilities, you were pretty much a captive of network TV. (And, perhaps, on a good night, PBS.) But even with ...

Unidentified Man (Announcer): Tonight we present a landmark in television entertainment - "Roots" - the true story Alex Haley uncovered in his 12-year search across the seven generations of his ...