A miniseries is distinguished from an ongoing television series; the latter does not usually have a predetermined number of episodes and may continue for several years. Before the term was coined in the US in the early 1970s, the ongoing episodic form was always called a "serial", just as a novel appearing in episodes in successive editions of magazines or newspapers is called a serial. In Britain, miniseries are often still referred to as serials. Several commentators have offered more precise definitions of the term. In "Halliwell's Television Companion", Leslie Halliwell and Philip Purser argue that miniseries tend to "appear in four to six episodes of various lengths", while Stuart Cunningham in "Textual Innovation in the Australian Historical Mini-series" defines a miniseries as, "a limited run program of more than two and less than the 13-part season or half season block associated with serial or series programming." Still, with the proliferation of the format in the 1980s and 90s, television films broadcast over even two or three nights were commonly referred to as miniseries.
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Miniseries | History
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The miniseries was "History"'s first aired scripted drama (the network had previously produced a scripted miniseries in 2011, "The Kennedys", but decided against airing it in the United States). Although the story is set in the Appalachians in West Virginia and Kentucky, the miniseries was shot in Romania, just outside Brașov with the Carpathians standing in for the Appalachians.
Hatfields &amp; McCoys (miniseries) | Production
A miniseries is distinguished from an ongoing television series; the latter does not usually have a predetermined number of episodes and may continue for several years. Before the term was coined in the US in the early 1970s, the ongoing episodic form was always called a "serial", just as a novel appearing in episodes in successive editions of magazines or newspapers is called a serial. In Britain, miniseries are often still referred to as serials. Several commentators have offered more precise definitions of the term. In "Halliwell's Television Companion", Leslie Halliwell and Philip Purser argue that miniseries tend to "appear in four to six episodes of various lengths", while Stuart Cunningham in "Textual Innovation in the Australian Historical Mini-series" defines a miniseries as, "a limited run program of more than two and less than the 13-part season or half season block associated with serial or series programming." Still, with the proliferation of the format in the 1980s and 90s, television films broadcast over even two or three nights were commonly referred to as miniseries.
Miniseries | History
The series deviates from David McCullough's book on several occasions, using creative license throughout.
John Adams (miniseries) | Historical inaccuracies
The series begins with a short introduction, narrated in the present from the viewpoint of Paul Garrett, and a brief montage covering the natural history described in the first chapters of the book. It also includes comments by the author, James Michener, about the background and context to the drama.
Centennial (miniseries) | Plot
Anthology series dominated American dramatic programming during the Golden Age of Television, when "every night was opening night; one never knew when a flick of the knob would spark the birth of great theatrical literature". A different story and a different set of characters were presented in each episode. Very rarely the stories were split into several episodes, like 1955 "Mr. Lincoln" from Omnibus series, which was presented in two parts, or 1959 adaptation of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" from "Playhouse 90" series, which was initially planned by the director John Frankenheimer to consist of three parts, but ultimately was broadcast as two 90-minute installments.
Miniseries | North America
In August 2011, ReelzChannel debuted its first miniseries, "The Kennedys". An unauthorized biopic centering on President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy and the Camelot empire, ReelzChannel acquired the rights to the film after it was passed by History. In November 2012, the network shortened its name to simply Reelz.
Reelz | History
The form began in earnest in the spring of 1974 with the CBC's eight-part serial "The National Dream", based on Pierre Berton's nonfiction book of the same name about the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and ABC's three-part "QB VII", based on the novel by Leon Uris. Following these initial forays, broadcasters used miniseries to bring other books to the screen. "Rich Man, Poor Man", based on the novel by Irwin Shaw, was broadcast in 12 one-hour episodes in 1976 by ABC. It popularized the miniseries format and started a decade-long golden age of television miniseries versions of popular books featuring stars above television class.
Miniseries | North America
Though initially announced as a miniseries, there is much more planned for the future.
Manor Black | Publication history
It was always intended by the writers that the third series would be the last. A fourth series, thought possible at the time, never materialized.
Life Begins (TV series) | History
A miniseries (or mini-series) is a television program that tells a story in a predetermined, limited number of episodes. The term "serial" is used in the United Kingdom and in other Commonwealth nations, though its meaning does not necessarily equate to "miniseries" in its usage.
Miniseries | Introduction
Casting the main roles was announced on April 29, 2010 by director Cassar via his Twitter account. The miniseries was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between June and September 2010, and was produced by Canadian independent studio Muse Entertainment Enterprises and Joel Surnow's production company. "The Kennedys" is the first original scripted series made for History Television. The budget for "The Kennedys" was $25 million though reports later described it as a $30 million production. The miniseries was primarily written by Stephen Kronish, who previously worked with Surnow and Cassar on "24". Historians associated with the production were Steven M.
The Kennedys (miniseries) | Casting
The miniseries received mixed reviews by critics; but it attracted the largest audiences of any special aired by the channel to date.
America: The Story of Us | Introduction
"The Plot Against America" imagines "an alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in Newark, New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism."
The Plot Against America (miniseries) | Premise
There have been occasional on-location segments as well.
1st and 10 (2003 TV series) | History
For events that occur in 1775, between the above period and the post–Revolutionary War, where the next section begins, see "".
Roots (1977 miniseries) | Colonial times
The miniseries centers primarily on the years 1765-1776, prior to start of the American Revolutionary War. It focuses on historical figures and pivotal events between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, particularly the events that led to resistance to the crown and creation of the Sons of Liberty. The actions of the Sons of Liberty were the beginnings of the Continental Army, and these take place mostly around Boston in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Various American Revolutionary figures are central characters in various episodes, such as Samuel Adams, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, and British General Thomas Gage.
Sons of Liberty (miniseries) | Plot
The History Channel billed the series as a "dramatic interpretation of events" and a work of "historical fiction", arguing the goal of the miniseries was "to capture the spirit of the time, convey the personalities of the main characters, and focus on real events that have shaped our past". Nevertheless, the series has attracted criticism for its historical inaccuracies.
Sons of Liberty (miniseries) | Historical accuracy
In 2015, The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences changed its guidelines on how Emmy nominees are classified, with shows with a limited run all referred to as "limited series" instead of "miniseries." This is a reversion back to 1974 when the category was named "outstanding limited series." It had been changed to "outstanding miniseries" in 1986, and then added to the "made for television films" category in 2011. Miniseries were brought back out in 2014, accommodating such limited series as HBO’s "Olive Kitteridge", History’s "Texas Rising", IFC’s "The Honorable Woman" and PBS’ "Wolf Hall", and TV movies such as HBO’s "Bessie" and National Geographic’s "Killing Jesus".
Limited-run series | History
Principal photography on the series was expected to begin in Italy in late May 2019, with production set to run through October, but production began in late July.
We Are Who We Are (miniseries) | Filming
The miniseries has been released by The History Channel on January 22, 2013, in a three-disc set in both DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats.
The Men Who Built America | Home media release
The television market was dominated by sitcoms, soap operas, and fictional presentations of real life events; there were series like "Freddy's Nightmares" (1988–90) and "" (1987–90), but they were often hampered by network censorship, commercial breaks, low budgets, and "cheesy execution." Other factors increased the risk of a network doing a film or miniseries version of a King story in the late 1980s to 1990; theatrical King screen transfers were performing poorly at the box office, and big TV events like miniseries or films were becoming far less important to viewers due to a rise in VCR ownership by 20 percent from 1985 to 1990.
It (miniseries) | Context
The new script formed the basis for the popular miniseries "V", which premiered May 3, 1983.
It Can't Happen Here | Television
In a High Court case in the mid-1970s, which was abandoned by both sides due to escalating costs, writer Brian Clemens claimed that he had told Terry Nation the concept for the series in the late 1960s and had registered the idea with the Writers' Guild of Great Britain in 1965. Nation strenuously denied this.
Survivors (1975 TV series) | History
The hybrid of fiction and reality that came to be the miniseries' trademark was initially accidental. Trudeau described the concept behind the miniseries as wanting to "let the audience feel they're eavesdropping, to create a sense of authenticity by observing the process, to follow campaign culture in all its tribal rites—not to make a topical movie about 1988." "Tanner" evolved during production, becoming, as Altman put it, "two-thirds scripted and one-third found art." Trudeau and Altman intended to make more episodes, but HBO did not extend the run of the series.
Tanner '88 | Production
With the success of the miniseries format, DC followed by experimenting with longer stories and concepts outside their universe of superheroes. Debuting in 1982, "Camelot 3000" was the first limited series to run to 12 issues. DC coined the term "maxiseries" as a promotional description for this. It did not take long for other publishers to begin using the limited series format. In 1982, Marvel Comics published its first limited series, "Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions", followed shortly thereafter by miniseries featuring the X-Men's Wolverine and then the Avengers' "The Vision and the Scarlet Witch". At first, Marvel used the limited series format to feature popular characters from team titles and put them in solo adventures.
Limited series (comics) | History
Occasional stand-ins for Hargreaves included Barry Bucknell.
How (TV series) | History
The series takes place over two different time periods, the first when the Losers first confront Pennywise as children in 1960, and the second when they return as adults in 1990 to defeat him a second time after he resurfaces. A special of the November sweeps month of 1990, "It" was still a big risk for ABC due to horror's lack of popularity in television, declining network viewership decreasing the impact of big events like miniseries, while theatrical versions of King's work being box office bombs. However, they chose to produce it due to the success of "Stand by Me" (1986) and other television programs based on long books.
It (miniseries) | Introduction
Principal photography began in April 2019, in New York's Hudson Valley. On May 9, 2019 a fire erupted on the set of the series at a used car dealership in Ellenville. The building, film equipment and 20 vintage cars were destroyed. There were no injuries but it put filming on hold.
I Know This Much Is True (miniseries) | Filming
This led to production of television films, in particular "multiple-episode television films" (Russian: многосерийный телевизионный фильм "mnogoseriyny televizionny film")—the official Soviet moniker for miniseries. Despite that the Soviet Union started broadcasting in color in 1967, color TV sets did not become widespread until the end of the 1980s. This justified shooting made-for-TV movies on black-and-white film. The 1965 four-episode "" is considered the first Soviet miniseries. It is a period drama set in the Second World War depicting the Soviet guerrilla fighters infiltrating German compound and directing the fire of the regular Soviet Army to destroy the German airfield. During the 1970s the straightforward fervor gave way to a more nuanced interplay of patriotism, family and everyday life wrapped into traditional genres of crime drama, spy show or thriller.
Miniseries | Soviet Union/Russia
The series originated in the 1950s with a plan laid out by historians C. Vann Woodward and Richard Hofstadter for a multi-volume history of the United States, one that would provide a summary of the political, social, and cultural history of the nation for a general audience. The project proved to be more challenging than initially envisioned. New fields of historical study emerged in the 1960s, and personal issues intervened for some of the authors. Among the historians connected with the series at one time or another were Willie Lee Rose, Morton Keller, John Lewis Gaddis, Stanley Elkins and Eric McKitrick.
Oxford History of the United States | Woodward editorship
ABC originally did not want King seeing the footage of "It" until after it was broadcast; however, the author threatened the network that he would not do any promotional interviews if he did not see it first. King explained in a September 1990 "Fangoria" interview that he had seen the first hour of the miniseries, and that the rest was currently being edited. His reasoning for checking on the miniseries' progress was, "It's my damn book and I worked on it for three years." "It" was initially planned to air on ABC in May 1990 before being moved to the "sweeps month" of November, specifically the nights of November 18 and November 20.
It (miniseries) | Broadcast
Although there were some non-factual elements, Cleve Jones (one of the principal gay activists depicted) stated that the small, factual changes Black and his team made to the 50-year history of specific characters and events portrayed do not dilute the overall truthfulness and realness of the miniseries. Black spent four years researching and writing the script, consulting as many of the real life figures as possible and many of the actors were able to meet with the individuals they portrayed. The episodes often contain archival footage of actual events.
When We Rise | Historical accuracy
The miniseries covers the life of George Washington, from being a young man to his experiences in the French and Indian War and his rise to lead the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. It concludes shortly after the end of the war, with his return to his home in Mount Vernon.
George Washington (miniseries) | Plot
South Korea started to broadcast television series () in the 1960s. Since then, the shows became popular worldwide, partially due to the spread of the Korean Wave, with streaming services that offer multiple language subtitles. Korean dramas are usually helmed by one director and written by one screenwriter, thus having a distinct directing style and language, unlike American television series, where often several directors and writers work together. Series set in contemporary times usually run for one season, for 12−24 episodes of 60 minutes each. Historical series ("Sageuk") may be longer, with 50 to 200 episodes, and are either based on historical figures, incorporate historical events, or use a historical backdrop.
Miniseries | South Korea
The History Channel decided to drop the series from its schedule in January 2011, stating that it was "not a fit" for the network. There then followed a humiliating and very public quest to find another channel that would air it."
The Kennedys (miniseries) | Early criticism
The original miniseries debuted in the United States on NBC on May 1, 1983. Series creator Kenneth Johnson has said that the story was inspired by the 1935 novel "It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis. In a commentary track on the DVD release of the first miniseries, Johnson reveals that "V" was originally intended as a straightforward political thriller, charting the rise of a fascist movement in the United States. NBC was interested in a sci-fi hit, to capitalize on the success of films such as the "Star Wars" trilogy. The miniseries was successful enough to spawn a sequel, "V: The Final Battle", which was meant to conclude the story, and also a television series in 1984–1985 that continued it.
V (franchise) | Television
Filming took place in 2019 at a number of locations, including:
The Plot Against America (miniseries) | Filming
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, former U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband and many more. The show was produced for History Channel by Stephen David Entertainment, the production company behind the Emmy Award-winning miniseries "The Men Who Built America". A portion of the filming took place in and around Martinsburg, West Virginia in the United States during October and November 2013. The series was introduced by United States President Barack Obama in a pre-recorded message.
The World Wars (miniseries) | Introduction
Like the novel on which it is based, the miniseries centres on the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge during a tumultuous period of English history known as The Anarchy in the 12th century.
The Pillars of the Earth (miniseries) | Overview
The series was originally announced as an ongoing series. However, it was changed to a miniseries, because of wider problems in the American comic book market in the mid-1990s and changes at Marvel, with DeFalco leaving. There were four issues worth of scripts done at the time and Brevoort managed to argue for a fifth to close the miniseries.
Skrull Kill Krew | Publication history
The Plot Against America is an American alternate history drama television miniseries created and written by David Simon and Ed Burns, based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Philip Roth, that premiered on HBO on March 16, 2020.
The Plot Against America (miniseries) | Introduction
This is a list of television series and miniseries about the American Revolution.
List of television series and miniseries about the American Revolution | Introduction
Album of History was a Canadian historical television miniseries which aired on CBC Television in 1967.
Album of History | Introduction
As the Visitors start eliminating scientists who could reveal their true nature, a Jewish family is shown hesitating helping their scientist neighbor and his family, until their grandfather suggests that to do otherwise would mean they had not learned anything from the past.
V (1983 miniseries) | Historical references
News outlets began to report as of July 11 that the additional content had not been included in materials made available for preview by television writers and critics, prompting renewed discussion and speculation as to the eventual outcome of the debate.
The War (miniseries) | Controversy
The series initially ran for four seasons from 1977 to 1980 (39 episodes were produced) and continues to run in syndication.
¿Qué Pasa, USA? | Broadcast history
The following people appear as talking head experts throughout the series. Politicians/Military Figures: Historians/Authors:
The World Wars (miniseries) | Interview subjects
When it started, it was the only one of its kind in the world.
SpåraKoff | History
According to the History Channel, the miniseries "showcase(s) the thirty year period that changed the course of human history", documenting both World Wars and the interwar era in a continuous timeline from 1914 to 1945. The series takes a personality-driven approach, focusing on some of the key players of World War II (Hitler, Mussolini, Patton, Stalin, Churchill, Roosevelt), and chronicling how their experiences as younger men in the First World War shaped them into the leaders they became in World War II. Tagline:
The World Wars (miniseries) | Plot
On March 3, 2013, History channel premiered its first original series, "Vikings".
History (American TV network) | Programming
"In the Beginning" is the story about the travels and travails of the tribe of Abraham (Martin Landau). Set around the year 2000 B.C., the narrative opens with "Genesis 12," wherein the has told Abraham and company to leave their country to a land of milk and honey to be named later. In order to keep up the morale of his followers while on the road, Abraham gives a sermon that sums up God's creation of the universe. By illustrating this sermon with stock footage and special-effects shots, the producers attempt to make a connection between sermons of old and popular entertainments of today.
In the Beginning (miniseries) | Plot
While the first series spans a twenty-year period between 1945 and 1965, the second series begins in 1968. The series became a huge success in the countries that aired it.
Rich Man, Poor Man (miniseries) | Overview
The pre-production set was modified to bring it in line with full production standards in October 1981.
781 series | History
Additionally, the episodes depict the creation of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence, and the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Sons of Liberty (miniseries) | Plot
The first episode was revealed to be an adaptation of Atkinson's 2010 novel "Started Early, Took My Dog". Filming for the second series commenced in October 2012. The second and third episodes of the series are original stories, written exclusively for television.
Case Histories (TV series) | Introduction
The History Channel and A&E Home Video released a four disc DVD set on December 19, 2006, following its series debut on the History Channel.
The Revolution (miniseries) | DVD release
Events that were covered included the Battle of Hastings, the execution of Joan of Arc and the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire by Hernán Cortés. Additionally, CBS News reporters, in modern-day suits, reported on the action and interviewed the protagonists of each of the historical episodes. Each episode began with the characters setting the scene. Cronkite, from his anchor desk in New York City, gave a few words on what was about to happen. An announcer then gave the date and the event, followed by a loud and boldly spoken "You are there!"
You Are There (series) | Television
That first edition won a 1980 U.S. National Book Award in the one-year category General Reference (paperback). The ninth edition came out in 2007 (). The title of early editions did not include the words "and cable". In 2007, co-author Tim Brooks stated that the ninth edition may be the last one released of the book.
The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present | History
But it needs to have some compelling reason to tell this story, in this way, and it never really finds one."
The First (TV series) | Critical response
For the miniseries, the timeframe of the novel was changed; Clavell's original novel takes place in the early 1960s, but the miniseries was updated to the 1980s. The building prominently displayed and used as Struan's is Jardine House.
Noble House (miniseries) | Introduction
In the United Kingdom, History UK was scheduled to screen the miniseries beginning on April 7, 2011. Tom Davidson, managing director of AETN-UK stated on the History website: "Securing the UK premiere of "The Kennedys" is a major coup for the History channel. Bringing to life the story of America's most iconic family, the drama is a bold and epic account of the Kennedy dynasty and we are delighted that viewers in the UK will get to see it on History first." Writing in "The Daily Telegraph", TV director Sebastian Doggart commented: Also in the UK, the BBC presented the series, beginning Friday, June 17, 2011, in both standard definition and HD.
The Kennedys (miniseries) | United Kingdom
The serial began with the advent of movie serials of the early 20th century. With the emergence of television and subsequent decline of the movie-going audience, production of movie serials ceased due to the decreasing revenues. But the serial lived on, moving instead to the small screen and the world of Broadcast syndication television reruns.
Serial (radio and television) | History
The miniseries was in essence an extended television pilot.
The Invaders (miniseries) | Introduction
Though the word "prequel" is of recent origin, works fitting this concept existed long before. The "Cypria", presupposing hearers' acquaintance with the events of the Homeric epic, confined itself to what preceded the "Iliad", and thus formed a kind of introduction. According to the "Oxford English Dictionary" the word "prequel" first appeared in print in 1958 in an article by Anthony Boucher in "The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction", used to describe James Blish's 1956 story "They Shall Have Stars," which expanded on the story introduced in his earlier 1955 work, "Earthman Come Home". The term came into general usage in the 1970s and 1980s.
Prequel | History
The series began as a project in January 2013. It was filmed in Warsaw, Poland and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in June/July 2013, over 7 days, and announced at a press conference in London on September 25, 2013 . Supplemental content was also made available through the series' official website, providing extra images, text, and the ISCPA white paper, that tied into the story further.
2020 (miniseries) | Production
In some episodes an expert or the host will go on a journey to the actual historical sites depicted in the film, or interview someone who witnessed the event firsthand. In each of the more than dozen episodes both expert guests and filmmakers will discuss the historical accuracy of the film dramatized. The series was first released in 1999, and had been produced on a semi-regular basis continuing through at least 2005. The program was conceived, created and once directed by producer Steven Jack who also directed a majority of the episodes. Although the hour-long programs were made for television most episodes were shot on 35mm film.
History vs. Hollywood | Introduction
Billions of people will see this series. Billions."
The Bible (miniseries) | Distribution
We pay for "The Scene" ourselves and the idea that the show is some kind of anti-piracy propaganda is truly silly.
The Scene (miniseries) | Introduction
In New Zealand, the series is distributed by Neon streaming service and SkyGo, which are owned by satellite television company Sky Network.
The Plot Against America (miniseries) | Distribution
Scenes from the mini-series were used to create a Heritage Minute about the Arrow.
The Arrow (miniseries) | Post-production
The scope of the production had required it to be greenlit years in advance. By 1988, network viewership had shrunk to just 68 percent of television viewers. As a result, by the time the series aired, it was never expected to earn a profit. ABC stated that they fully expected to lose at least $20 million on it. The miniseries was originally intended to run on consecutive nights in January 1989, but the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike caused ABC to move the first half, chapters I–VII, up to air in the fall of 1988. The strike raised ABC's ratings hopes, because it meant that the series would run without any other original programming opposite it on the other networks.
War and Remembrance (miniseries) | Broadcast
America: The Story of Us (also internationally known as America: The Story of the U.S.) is a 12-part, 9-hour documentary-drama television miniseries that premiered on April 25, 2010, on History. Produced by Nutopia, the program portrays more than 400 years of American history (with emphasis on how American creation of new technologies has had effects on the nation's history and, by implication, the world). It spans time from the successful English settlement of Jamestown beginning in 1607, through to the present day. Narrated by Liev Schreiber (Danny Webb for the international version), the series recreates many historical events by using actors dressed in the style of the period and computer-generated special effects.
America: The Story of Us | Introduction
Several ahistorical timelines of The Anarchy were modified or invented for the series, and in the view of one reviewer "great liberties are taken with the actual history". For example, the birth of Henry II and the death of his grandfather Henry I timelines are shortened in episode 1, given that young Henry was born in March 1133, and the older Henry died in December 1135. Further, geographically, Henry II was living in Maine when Henry I fell ill in Normandy while hunting. Similarly in episode 4, both King Stephen and Robert of Gloucester are captured at the Battle of Lincoln.
The Pillars of the Earth (miniseries) | Historical accuracy
The series did not succeed due to very low viewership, as few American households had television sets, and fewer still watched during the afternoon.
The First Hundred Years | Introduction
Where Once They Stood is a Canadian historical television series which aired on CBC Television in 1979.
Where Once They Stood | Introduction
Sons of Liberty is an American television miniseries dramatizing the early American Revolution events in Boston, Massachusetts, the start of the Revolutionary War, and the negotiations of the Second Continental Congress which resulted in drafting and signing the 1776 United States Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The three-part miniseries premiered on History on January 25, 2015, directed by Kari Skogland. The theme music was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Sons of Liberty (miniseries) | Introduction
(originally Danger Research).
MSN TV | Early history
Each episode was divided into numerous chapters or vignettes, but each generally had a primary theme or focus (i.e., a specific battle or topic). The series followed a fairly consistent chronological order of history.
The Civil War (miniseries) | Episode list
Each episode section below lists the film clips from the decade that are featured in that episode.
The Movies (miniseries) | List of films represented
In the new Triangle-less timeline the only ones who know the Bermuda Triangle ever existed are the team members who destroyed it.
The Triangle (miniseries) | Plot
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Pamela Redmond Satran | Fiction
Although Michener began his novel in prehistory, the series itself begins with elements from Chapter 4 of his book, "The Many Coups of Lame Beaver." The Wendells use the badger game to blackmail the town pastor out of his house in the miniseries, but in the book they get the house from a local businessman. The novel devotes an entire section to Kurt Brumbaugh's development of Central Beet company; the miniseries, however, makes only passing reference to it. In the miniseries, Morgan Wendell tries to cover up his family's shady history, but in the book he speaks openly about the murder and his father's admiration of the sheriff to the author- who in turn agrees to publish the facts of the killing "after" the election.
Centennial (miniseries) | Differences between the book and miniseries
However, writers would have the creative ability to write stories in which people from one such universe would visit this alternative universe. In 1982, Marvel published the miniseries "Contest of Champions", in which all of the major heroes in existence at the time were gathered together to deal with one threat. This was Marvel's first miniseries. Each issue contained biographical information on many major costumed characters; these biographies were a precursor to Marvel's series of reference material, "The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe", which followed shortly on the heels of "Contest of Champions".
Marvel Universe | History
While technically the word "sageuk" literally translates to "historical drama," the term is typically reserved for dramas taking place during Korean history. Popular subjects of sageuks have traditionally included famous battles, royalty, famous military leaders and political intrigues.
Miniseries | South Korea
This domain was abandoned in 2011.
The Company (miniseries) | Notes
Events such as the shooting of the chieftains (ahistorical, but based on the Council House Fight), the attack on Austin (ahistorical, but based on the Great Raid of 1840), and the rescue of the white woman (historical, based on Cynthia Ann Parker) were all included in the series, although actual timelines or events were altered.
Comanche Moon (miniseries) | Historical accuracy
The film was still envisioned as the first half of a five-hour miniseries to air on Télé-Québec.
Family History (2006 film) | Introduction
V (or V: The Original Miniseries) is a two-part American science-fiction television miniseries, written and directed by Kenneth Johnson. First shown in 1983, it initiated the science-fiction franchise concerning aliens known as the "Visitors" trying to gain control of Earth and of the ways the populace reacts.
V (1983 miniseries) | Introduction
This 15-minute historical drama returned four years later for a run in the spring and summer of 1942 from March 3 until June 30.
Adult Education Series | Introduction
For many viewers, this was equivalent to seeing live theater in their living rooms, an effect enhanced when television plays expanded from 60-minute time slots to a 90-minute series with the introduction of "Playhouse 90" in the late 1950s. Notable examples:
Teleplay | History
The series is narrated by Peter Coyote. Actors read lines of various historical figures and a series of noted commentators give background information. They include: As themselves: Other voices include: Adam Arkin, Keith Carradine, Kevin Conway, Ed Harris, Josh Lucas, Carl Lumbly, Amy Madigan, Carolyn McCormick, Pamela Reed, Billy Bob Thornton, and Eli Wallach.
The Roosevelts (miniseries) | Actors and historians
History's Mysteries is an American documentary television series that aired on the History Channel.
History's Mysteries | Introduction
Many events in the series differ from events as they actually happened in history. The series takes liberties with character names, relationships, historical costume, physical appearance, and the timing of events. As creator Hirst said, "Showtime commissioned me to write an entertainment, a soap opera, and not history. … And we wanted people to watch it." He added that some changes were made for production considerations and some to avoid viewer confusion, so "any confusion created by the changes is outweighed by the interest the series may inspire in the period and its figures."
The Tudors | Departures from history
In 1987 Michaels sent them to New York to what was essentially a "Comedy Boot Camp", and in 1988 their pilot special aired on CBC Television and in the United States on HBO before debuting as a series in 1989.
The Kids in the Hall | Early history
Post-Crisis, Smallville's history, as well as that of the Kents, is delved into in the late 1980s "World of Smallville" miniseries, plus the 1997-1998 miniseries "The Kents".
Smallville (comics) | History
The high cost and technical difficulties of staging a new play every week, which would cost as much as—or more than—an episode of a filmed television series, led to the demise of anthology programming by the end of the 1950s. The void was filled with less expensive series like "Gunsmoke" or "Wagon Train", which featured the same characters every week and had higher potential for lucrative rebroadcast and syndication rights. It was the American success in 1969–1970 of the British 26-episode serial "The Forsyte Saga" (1967) that made TV executives realize that finite multi-episode stories based on novels could be popular and could provide a boost to weekly viewing figures.
Miniseries | North America
Alex Haley's "Roots" in 1977 can fairly be called the first blockbuster success of the format. Its success in the USA was partly due to its schedule: the 12-hour duration was split into eight episodes broadcast on consecutive nights, resulting in a finale with a 71 percent share of the audience and 130 million viewers, which at the time was the highest rated TV program of all time. "TV Guide" (April 11–17, 1987) called 1977's "Jesus of Nazareth" "the best miniseries of all time" and "unparalleled television". "North and South", the 1985 adaptation of a 1982 novel by John Jakes, remains one of the 10 highest rated miniseries in TV history.
Miniseries | North America
Washington is a 2020 American television miniseries directed by Roel Reiné. The three-part miniseries, which premiered on February 16, 2020 on History, chronicles the life of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Washington (miniseries) | Introduction
The series has been said to be reminiscent of the famed British Thames Television series "The World at War" (1973–74). With the exception of an on-camera introduction and conclusion by Oliver Stone, the series contains no interview subjects. Instead, each episode consists of archival material: stock film, photographs, video and audio recordings, computer generated maps and diagrams, clips from fictional movies, and Stone's voiceover narration. Historical quotations and writings from various figures are read by voice actors.
The Untold History of the United States | Style and format
The show was about historical events through a character who was not aware of "what happened on this day in history". Sometimes photographs and film footage were mixed in with the animations to explain what historical event had taken place. The research archives came from the newspaper where the director's Fuku-chan manga was printing at the time.
Instant History | Story