“Roots” is getting a reboot. Variety has confirmed that History will be remaking the 1977 miniseries after nabbing the rights to the original from Mark Wolper, son of late “Roots” exec producer David ...

In 1977, ABC miniseries “Roots” proved to be a phenomenon, raking in an astounding average of 31.9 million households over eight nights. Perhaps that explains why History just re-made the miniseries, ...

"Thank you, Alex Haley for fulfilling the fullness of your destiny and sharing your family’s story with all of us," the actor says. By Ryan Parker Former Senior Reporter LeVar Burton on Saturday ...

WHAT IT’S ABOUT Based on Alex Haley’s 1976 novel, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” this History channel adaptation of the hugely successful 1977 ABC miniseries stars Malachi Kirby as Kunta ...

If you were anywhere near a television in January 1977, you were probably watching “Roots.” The ABC miniseries was a surprise smash that attracted a record-setting audience and won nine Emmys. Members ...

TV One will showcase the the original 1977 miniseries “Roots” in primetime later this month. The original series aired over eight consecutive nights on ABC in January 1977. TV One’s airings of a ...

The History channel's adaptation of Alex Haley's miniseries "Roots" premieres on Memorial Day (Monday, May 30). Below is Newsday's review of the original 1977 series, which ran in the newspaper's ...

Reports confirm that the History Channel will be remaking the 1977 cult hit TV show, “Roots.” The network has obtained the rights to the original series from Mark Wolper, son of late executive ...