When the miniseries “Roots” debuted on ABC in January 1977, it created a powerful moment in American culture that remains significant today. The eight-night television event is one of the highest ...

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Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 87. Louis Gossett Jr. — Oscar winner and ...

Feb 25 (Reuters) - The groundbreaking television miniseries "Roots," which tells the story of Kunta Kinte, kidnapped in Africa and sold into slavery in the United States, is celebrating its 45th ...

"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 ...

LOS ANGELES — John Amos, the football player turned actor who was acclaimed for his roles in the 1970s TV series “Good Times” as well as the miniseries “Roots,” died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles at age ...

(Reuters) – The groundbreaking television miniseries “Roots,” which tells the story of Kunta Kinte, kidnapped in Africa and sold into slavery in the United States, is celebrating its 45th anniversary ...

Louis Gossett Jr. — Oscar winner and groundbreaking “Roots” star — has died at the age of 87. While no cause of death has yet to be revealed, his nephew told The Associated Press Friday that the ...