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."
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.
