History Channel Remaking Famous TV Miniseries Roots

History Channel has acquired the rights to the famous TV miniseries Roots, Deadline.com reports.

The 12-hour miniseries, based on the 1976 novel by Alex Haley, debuted on ABC the following year. The finale still holds the record as the third-highest-rated U.S. television program. History plans to air an 8-part miniseries that will be executive produced by Mark Wolper (The Mists of Avalon).

Vote for your favorite new shows in our fall TV popularity contest

Roots earned 37 Emmy nominations, winning nine, including best supporting actor for Ed Asner and best music composition for Quincy Jones.

Would you watch?