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Roots: The Next Generations (1979)

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Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.

First Air Date
February 18, 1979
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Rating
7.5/10 (34 votes)
Network: ABC
Production: David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
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Roots: The Next Generations

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Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA. This sequel to the 1977 miniseries is based on the last seven chapters of Haley's novel entitled Roots: The Saga of an American Family plus additional material by Haley. Roots: The Next Generations was produced with a budget of $16.6 million, nearly three times as large as that of the original.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired2/18/1979
Last Aired2/25/1979
Seasons1
Episodes7
LanguageEnglish
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roots: The Next Generations about?

Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdal…

How many seasons does Roots: The Next Generations have?

1

How many episodes does Roots: The Next Generations have?

7

Is Roots: The Next Generations still running?

No, it ended in 1979.

When did Roots: The Next Generations first air?

February 18, 1979

Who created Roots: The Next Generations?

Alex Haley

What genre is Roots: The Next Generations?

Drama