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- 1. Only the Rocks Live Forever Oct 1, 1978
- At the end of the 1700s, a French-Canadian trapper travels to the Rockies where he forms friendships and has death-defying adventures while trading with various Indian tribes.
- 2. The Yellow Apron Oct 8, 1978
- In the early 1800s, French-Canadian trapper Pasquinel lives in the Rockies with Clay Basket and has children with her; he later travels to St. Louis to visit his wife Lise who is raising their daughter.
- 3. The Wagon and the Elephant Oct 28, 1978
- In the mid 1800s, Levi Zendt, a Mennonite, leaves Pennsylvania with his new wife Elly; the two head west for Oregon and along the way cross paths with Alexander McKeag.
Centennial is a 12-episode American television miniseries that aired on NBC from October 1978 to February 1979. The miniseries follows the fictional history of Centennial, Colorado, from 1795 to the 1970s. It was based on the 1974 novel of the same name by James A. Michener, was produced by John Wilder .
Centennial: Created by John Wilder. With Raymond Burr, Barbara Carrera, Richard Chamberlain, Robert Conrad. The economic and cultural growth of Colorado spanning two centuries from the mid 1700s to the late 1970s.
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- 1978-10-01
- Action, Adventure, Drama
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Centennial (TV Mini Series 1978–1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Centennial - Where to Watch and Stream - TV Guide. 1978 -2024. 1 Season. NBC. Drama. TVPG. Watchlist. Ambitious 24-hour miniseries adapted from James Michener's saga about American manifest...
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In the early 20th century, the Wendells prosper and new families move to Centennial to farm in the dry lands. The Mexican immigrants face discrimination and exploitation. Several prominent citizens pass away while farms struggle during the Depression.
History professor Lewis Vernor visits modern day Centennial, where he learns of the area's history - and uncovers a century-old secret. Centennial - a 12-episode television miniseries - is based on the best-selling historical novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author James Michener.
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Centennial. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning, bestselling historical novel by James A. Michener and considered one of the best mini-series of all time, these 12 episodes follow the epic history of the fictional town of Centennial, Colorado from its birth in the late 1700s through modern times!
