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Roots (1977)

Drama
First Air Date
January 23, 1977
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Rating
7.4/10 (241 votes)
Network: ABC
Production: David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television
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Roots

Roots

7.4
90 min

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired1/23/1977
Last Aired1/30/1977
Seasons1
Episodes8
LanguageEnglish
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Written by

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1

Seasons

8

Episodes

90m

Per Episode

1977

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Seasons

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Season 1
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Season 1

1977

8 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Roots have?

1

How many episodes does Roots have?

8

Is Roots still running?

No, it ended in 1977.

When did Roots first air?

January 23, 1977

Who created Roots?

Alex Haley

What genre is Roots?

Drama