Leslie Uggams and Richard Roundtree in "Roots."
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Leslie Uggams and Richard Roundtree in "Roots."
Mandatory Credit: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images

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How ‘Roots’ made television history and changed American culture

When the miniseries “Roots” debuted on ABC in January 1977, it created a powerful moment in American culture that remains significant today.