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The illustrious production showcased an ensemble of blazing acting talents and was watched by 140-million viewers. Brought to the screen by pioneering Executive Producer David L. Wolper, this landmark miniseries follows Haley's African ancestor Kunta Kinte, forcibly brought to America in 1767, and the lineage he established despite unspeakable hardships in an unforgiving new land. Through the lens of one family, Wolper's adaptation reverberated across the globe and was crowned with dozens of awards, including an astounding 37 Emmy nominations and nine wins. (Roadshow Entertainment)
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Robert Phalen
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Brion James
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Yaphet Kotto
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Richard Farnsworth
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Austin Stoker
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Burl Ives
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Cicely Tyson
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Charles Cyphers
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Grand L. Bush
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Moses Gunn
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Yvonne De Carlo
Canada
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Doug McClure
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Hari Rhodes
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Chuck Connors
USA
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Gary Collins
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Lynda Day George
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Beverly Todd
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Paul Shenar
USA
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Ernest Thomas
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