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Roots

BBC One
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The Next Generations by ALEX HALEY
A series of seven episodes continuing the extraordinary saga of one man's search for his roots. Episode 6 starring
1939: Alex Haley - the son of Bertha and Simon - is introduced in this episode, aged 17. Forsaking an academic career, he joins the Coast Guard, where he discovers a talent as a writer - composing love letters for his shipmates!
Written for television by johh mccreevey Produced by STAN MARGULIES Directed by LLOYD Richards
A david L. WOLPER production
(First showing on British television)

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Haley
Unknown:
Alex Haley
Television By:
Johh McCreevey
Produced By:
Stan Margulies
Directed By:
Lloyd Richards
Unknown:
David L. Wolper
Nan Branch Haley:
Debbie Allen
Zeona Haley:
Diahann Carroll
Queen Haley:
Ruby Dee
Alex Haley:
Damon Evans
Cmdr Monroe:
Andy Griffith
Simon Haley:
Dorian Harewood
Nelson:
Rafer Johnson
Miss Lila:
Carmen McRae
Cynthia:
Beah Richards
Chief Percival' Scotty ' Scott:
John Hancock
Proprietress:
Mary Betten
Road boss:
Ted Gehring
Vernon:
Albert Hall
Cousin Georgia:
Lynn Hamilton
Daisy:
Telma Hopkins
Mel Klein:
Milt Kogan
Elizabeth:
Debbi Morgan
Dunne w:
X Stratton
Source: Radio Times

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