Roots
Gerald Fried, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Roots’ Composer, Dies at 95
The Emmy winner and Oscar nominee befriended Stanley Kubrick on a Bronx baseball field, then scored his first four features.
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Austin Stoker, Star of John Carpenter’s ‘Assault on Precinct 13,’ Dies at 92
He also appeared opposite Pam Grier in 'Sheba, Baby' and alongside Roddy McDowall in 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes.'
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Donald A. Ramsey, Associate Producer on ‘Roots,’ Dies at 86
He also worked on the kids shows 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'The Bugaloos' and 'Lidsville' for Sid and Marty Krofft.
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John Erman, Emmy-Winning Director and Frequent Ann-Margret Collaborator, Dies at 85
His credits included 'Roots,' 'That Girl,' 'Peyton Place,' 'Star Trek,' 'The Fugitive,' 'M*A*S*H' and 'Who Will Love My Children?'
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‘Just As I Am’: 9 Takeaways From Cicely Tyson’s Memoir
In her new memoir, out Tuesday, the legendary actress details notable moments from both her personal and professional life, including her relationship with jazz legend Miles Davis and her standout roles in 'Roots,' 'Sounder' and more.
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LeVar Burton Celebrates ‘Roots’ Anniversary With Production Anecdotes
"Thank you, Alex Haley for fulfilling the fullness of your destiny and sharing your family’s story with all of us," the actor says.
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’40 Years a Prisoner’: TV Review
Tommy Oliver's HBO documentary '40 Years a Prisoner' looks at the conflict between MOVE and the city of Philadelphia through one man's search for justice.
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Billy Idol, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Perform “At-Home” Version of “Dancing With Myself”
Billy Idol, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots performed Idol's "Dancing With Myself" using home appliances and kitchen tools as instruments during Thursday's episode of 'The Tonight Show.'
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The Roots Founders Ink Universal TV First-Look Deal
The Roots founders Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Tarik "Black Thought" Trotter are expanding their relationship with NBC. The duo will develop scripted and unscripted series and specials for multiple platforms.
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Sting, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Perform “At-Home” Version of “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”
Sting, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots used household objects including sneakers, wooden spoons, hair picks, pot lids and jar shakers to perform The Police's song "Don't Stand So Close to Me."
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Fred Silverman, Legendary Television Programmer, Dies at 82
Fred Silverman, whose talent for picking shows like 'All in the Family,' 'The Waltons,' 'Charlie’s Angels,' 'Roots' and 'Hill Street Blues' earned him the nickname "The Man With the Golden Gut" as the only executive to program for CBS, ABC and NBC, has died. He was 82.
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Jonas Brothers, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Perform “Sucker” With Classroom Instruments
The Jonas Brothers are the latest band to give their hit song a classroom twist on 'The Tonight Show.' Watch the band performe "Sucker" on the late night show.
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