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The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-...
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Roots: The Next Generations
Series · 1979 · also dramaRoots: 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 th...
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The Bible
Series · 2013 · also dramaThe story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Parenthood
Series · 2010 · also dramaThe trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.
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The Blue and the Gray
Series · 1982 · also dramaThe Blue and the Gray is a television miniseries that first aired on CBS in three installments on November 14, November 16, and November 17, 1982. Set during the American...
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Brothers and Sisters
Series · 2006 · also dramaThe close-knit Walker family deals with struggles and triumphs.
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Alex Haley's Queen
Series · 1993 · also dramaQueen is the story about Easter, the illegitimate daughter of James Jackson, III and her lifelong affair with plantation owner Tim Daly, which would result in the birth o...
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The Thorn Birds
Series · 1983 · also dramaFollows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her...
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Fosse/Verdon
Series · 2019 · also dramaThe story of the romantic and creative partnership between Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon. He was a filmmaker and one of theater's most influential choreographers and director...
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Upstairs, Downstairs
Series · 1971 · also dramaUpstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in L...
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Shōgun
Series · 1980 · also dramaAn English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
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