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by MichaelWeihn • Created 11 years ago • Modified 11 years ago. Here is a list of great TV movies from the 80's many of which I haven't been able to get a copy of since but I have seen most of them again and again. Again in no particular order.
Feb 27, 2024 · Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) and Roots (1977 ) were two beloved and highly regarded miniseries that came out of the Disco Decade, but the 1980s staked their own claim with a trio of presentations ...
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- "Roots" (1977) If we were ranking these miniseries on the basis of popularity and acclaim, Roots would be vying for the top spot. This visual version of Alex Haley's celebrated novel about the life of slave Kunta Kinte and his descendents was a true television experience.
- "Shōgun" (1980) The story of John Blackthorne's rise through the shōgun was one of the most notable and successful miniseries of the 1980s. It was a smash for NBC and, as we will see, was the prefered means of employment for veteran actor and star Richard Chamberlain during this period in time.
- "The Thorn Birds" (1983) For those who can't get enough Richard Chamberlain, we got you covered. After Roots, no other miniseries was more highly rated than The Thorn Birds.
- "V" (1983) This was heaven for science-fiction fans of all ages during the early 1980s. Visitors, who look like humans, from another planet embark on Earth and spew Nazi-like propaganda thinking they are our friends.
- Cheers. Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, George Wendt. 5,258 votes. Set in the cozy atmosphere of a Boston bar, this beloved sitcom captivated audiences with its witty humor and memorable ensemble cast, including Ted Danson as the charming bartender Sam Malone, Shelley Long as the intellectual waitress Diane Chambers, and Rhea Perlman as the feisty Carla Tortelli.
- Quantum Leap. Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Dennis Wolfberg. 2,620 votes. Scott Bakula’s Dr. Sam Beckett took audiences on a time-traveling journey as he "leaped" into various historical figures' bodies to right past wrongs in this unique science fiction drama.
- Magnum, P.I. Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley. 4,943 votes. A crime-solving ex-Navy SEAL with a penchant for Hawaiian shirts, Tom Selleck's Thomas Magnum charmed audiences in this iconic detective series.
- M*A*S*H. Alan Alda, McLean Stevenson, Wayne Rogers. 4,382 votes. This groundbreaking dramedy followed a group of army doctors during the Korean War, blending serious themes with comedic moments to create a unique viewing experience.
Drama • Made-for-Television • Mini-Series. "The Decalogue", "Lonesome Dove", "Anne of Green Gables", "V", & "Anne of Avonlea" are on The Best Mini-Series Movies of the 1980s on Flickchart.
Feb 18, 2024 · These 10 memorable miniseries from the 1970s and ’80s kept us tuning in night after night. Everett Collection. 1. Roots. ABC aired this landmark series over eight consecutive nights in 1977,...
