User blog:ARTaylor/35 Years of Roots

Today is the thirty-fifth anniversary of the first episode of the legendary miniseries Roots. The miniseries starred LeVar Burton at Kunta Kinte, a man born in Africa and forced into slavery in the United States. Edward Asner made an appearance as Thomas Davies, the captain of the slave ship that transported Kunta Kinte. Burton was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series. Asner won an Emmy for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Series.