I am a historian by nature and this is a great series. I read the book right before the series started.
"Centennial is a 12-episode American television miniseries that aired on NBC from October 1978 to February 1979. The miniseries follows the 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.
It was one of the longest and most ambitious television projects ever attempted at the time (c. 21 hours or 26 hours with commercials). It had a budget of US$25 million, employed four directors and five cinematographers, and featured over 100 speaking parts."
It is a great story that starts with the Indians, mountain men, fur traders, cowboys, etc. I have it on VHS and have watched it many times. I think the actors do a great job with Michener's characters. Over the years, I have used many of the character's names when making a reservation or ordering pizza.
If you like American history or just shows about the West, I think you will enjoy it.
It started today on INSP at 8AM CST.
"Centennial is a 12-episode American television miniseries that aired on NBC from October 1978 to February 1979. The miniseries follows the 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.
It was one of the longest and most ambitious television projects ever attempted at the time (c. 21 hours or 26 hours with commercials). It had a budget of US$25 million, employed four directors and five cinematographers, and featured over 100 speaking parts."
It is a great story that starts with the Indians, mountain men, fur traders, cowboys, etc. I have it on VHS and have watched it many times. I think the actors do a great job with Michener's characters. Over the years, I have used many of the character's names when making a reservation or ordering pizza.
If you like American history or just shows about the West, I think you will enjoy it.
It started today on INSP at 8AM CST.
