'Just As I Am': 9 Takeaways From Cicely Tyson's Memoir
In her new memoir, out Tuesday, the legendary actress details notable moments from both her personal and professional life, including her relationship with jazz legend Miles Davis and her standout roles in 'Roots,' 'Sounder' and more.
LeVar Burton Celebrates 'Roots' Anniversary With Production Anecdotes
"Thank you, Alex Haley for fulfilling the fullness of your destiny and sharing your family’s story with all of us," the actor says.
Fred Silverman, Legendary Television Programmer, Dies at 82
Known as "The Man With the Golden Gut," he greenlit projects like 'All in the Family,' 'Roots' and 'Hill Street Blues' at CBS, ABC and NBC.
Thad Mumford, 'M*A*S*H' and 'ALF' Writer and Producer, Dies at 67
A four-time Emmy nominee and winner for 'The Electric Company,' he wrote for a slew of other influential programs.
MIPTV: A+E International Boss Sean Cohan on the Company's Global Expansion and Drama Push (Q&A)
The president of international and digital media at A+E Networks says he's "doubling down" on quality programming to meet the challenges coming from digital fragmenation as well as Netflix and co.
MIPCOM: BBC Takes A+E's 'Roots' for U.K.
The new adaptation of Alex Haley's groundbreaking novel of African slave Kunta Kinte and his American decedents has sold to 220 territories worldwide.
Critic's Notebook: In Praise of the New Wave of TV Casting Inclusivity
Shows like 'Queen Sugar,' 'Greenleaf,' 'Underground,' 'Roots,' 'Insecure,' 'Atlanta' and 'Luke Cage' are exposing how much talent is out there.
Emmys: Topical Limited Series "Can Change the Conversation"
From the 'Roots' remake to 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' — and even 'Fargo' — the Emmy nominees delve deep into issues of race and violence: "These are not new problems."
Hollywood Flashback: In 1977, 'Roots' Broke Records
The eight-part miniseries adaptation of Alex Haley's novel garnered 37 noms, still a record today, and won nine Emmys at the 29th annual primetime awards.
'Roots' to Stream Exclusively on Hulu
The streamer has inked an exclusive deal with A+E Networks to acquire the rights to the eight-hour series.
Forest Whitaker on "Issues of Identity" in 'Roots'
"You can’t watch ['Roots'] without being confronted with the issue of civil rights, the issue of human rights."
TV Ratings: 'Roots' Wraps Steady Run With 4.2 Million Viewers
The miniseries does finish on a low note, facing the NBA Finals' daunting 19.2 million viewers.
'Roots' Cast Talks Slavery Reparations and Race Relations in Hollywood and Beyond
"This is one of the most iconic pieces of content in history, and I thought that this was a tremendously risky undertaking," says producer Will Packer. "But as filmmakers, we wouldn't be where we are without taking risks. In the end, it was the opportunity to put really important material in front of an audience that hasn't seen it."
LeVar Burton on 'Roots' Remake: America Needs It Now "More Than Ever"
The star of the original 1977 blockbuster miniseries recalls author Alex Haley's mentorship and watching the first episode alone in his apartment at USC.
'Roots': TV Review
An exciting young cast elevates this emotional, powerful remake of the 1977 landmark miniseries.