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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 ...
54 titles. 1. The Burning Bed (1984 TV Movie) Not Rated | 95 min | Biography, Crime, Drama. 7.2. Rate. An abused battered wife has had enough of her husband beating up on her. Everywhere she turns for help, there's not much anyone will do. After he rapes her one night, she sets the bed on fire with him in it asleep.
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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.
Feb 10, 2013 · By John Stark. The golden era of the TV miniseries lasted from the mid-1970s to the late 1980s. They couldn’t go on much longer. They required attention spans (you remember those). Even "Downton Abbey," which is kind of like a miniseries, moves faster than the winner of the Ascot Derby. You’re constantly being yanked from one plot line to ...
4 days ago · Fact-checked by: Molly Gander. 20 MORE LISTS. I Love the '80s. Lists about things you love—or at least remember—about history's most bodacious decade. Over 15K TV viewers have voted on the 240+ shows on Best TV Shows Of The '80s, Ranked. Current Top 3: M*A*S*H, Cheers, Magnum, P.I.
A. 1980s American television miniseries (92 P) 1980s Australian television miniseries (88 P)
