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How many Emmy Award nominations did Roots receive?
The 1977 ABC miniseries, based on Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family," earned a whopping 36 Primetime Emmy nominations. It won nine awards, including Outstanding Limited Series.
How many episodes of roots where made?
The original "Roots" miniseries, which aired in 1977, consists of 8 episodes. It is based on Alex Haley's novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family" and chronicles the history of an African American family from their ancestral origins in Africa to their experiences in America. Additionally, a sequel titled "Roots: The Next Generations" was released in 1979, which added 6 more episodes, bringing the total for both series to 14 episodes.
Who wrote the book murder ordained was based on?
Caged Bird was the book that the television miniseries was based on. It was written by Dave Racer.
What genre is actual events and some characters based on real people from the past?
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How many episodes of Partners in Crime?
"Partners in Crime," the BBC miniseries based on Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence stories, consists of 5 episodes. The series originally aired in 2015 and features the characters Tommy Beresford and Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley as they solve various mysteries.
What is the name of the miniseries - co-produced by Tom Hanks - that was based on a book by Jules Verne?
The miniseries was based on Jules Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon."
Who are the characters in People Like Us by Dominick Dunne based on?
Who are the characters in People Like Us by Dominick Dunne based on?
Did OJ Simpson star in the movie Roots?
He did. Not a large role but a good start for a young actor. The 1977 miniseries based on the book Roots by Alex Haley, was a huge sucess and paved the way for several young African-American actors including Lavar Burton and OJ Simpson.
How many Emmy Award nominations did Roots receive?
The 1977 ABC miniseries, based on Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family," earned a whopping 36 Primetime Emmy nominations. It won nine awards, including Outstanding Limited Series.
Are the characters of the book to kill a mockingbird real characters?
Some of the characters are based off of real people. Dill is based of her childhood best friend and neighbor Truman Capote.
Are the characters in gridiron gang based on real people?
Yes They Are
How many episodes of roots where made?
The original "Roots" miniseries, which aired in 1977, consists of 8 episodes. It is based on Alex Haley's novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family" and chronicles the history of an African American family from their ancestral origins in Africa to their experiences in America. Additionally, a sequel titled "Roots: The Next Generations" was released in 1979, which added 6 more episodes, bringing the total for both series to 14 episodes.
What is the name of a PBS miniseries about an Australian girl who inherits a steamship company?
'All the Rivers run' (1983) was an Australian miniseries starring Sigrid Thornton and based on a book by Nancy Cato.
Who was the author of the 1977 novel The Thorn Birds?
Australian born author Colleen McCullough wrote the novel The Thorn Birds which was released in 1977. In 1983 there was a television miniseries based on the novel. The miniseries is considered one of the most watched behind Roots.
Was Daria or any of the characters on the show based on real people and if so who?
No. They don't appear to based on anyone.
Who wrote the book murder ordained was based on?
Caged Bird was the book that the television miniseries was based on. It was written by Dave Racer.
What Best Picture Oscar nominee for 2000 was based on a miniseries that aired on Channel 4 in Britain?
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