| Description |
6 videodiscs (approximately 20 hr, 52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital 2.0 mono., dual layer, NTSC. |
| Cast |
Robert Conrad, Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Burr, Sally Kellerman, Barbara Carrera, Gregory Harrison, Stephanie Zimbalist, Cristina Raines, Richard Crenna, Alex Karras, Cliff De Young, Dennis Weaver, Glynn Turman, Rafael Campos, Robby Weaver, Timothy Dalton, Lynn Redgrave, Brian Keith, Clive Revill, Anthony Zerbe, Lois Nettleton, Doug McKeon, William Atherton, Jesse Vint, David Janssen, Robert Vaughn, Andy Griffith, Sharon Gless, Merle Haggard. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by James Michener. |
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Originally broadcast on television as a 12-episode mini-series in 1978. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Relives the grand hopes, dreams, loves, and adventures of generations of residents in Centennial, Colorado-- from their risky attempts to establish a settlement in 1795 through the politics and power plays of the 20th century. Begins with French and Scottish trappers interacting with Native Americans and follows the increasing conflicts as more permanent settlers arrive. Shows how the town of Centennial is founded by the young Mennonite Levi Zendt and his bride-to-be. Looks at the effects of the American Civil War on the settlement and the disputes between cattle ranchers and farmers. Shows the plight of Mexican residents who find their rights threatened by a real estate tycoon from back East. Examines more recent dirty politics as two contestants face off over the fute of the town and its dwindling natural resources. |
| Contents |
disc 1. Only the rocks live forever / directed by Virgil W. Vogel ; written for television by John Wilder ; producer, Howard Alston -- The yellow apron / directed by Virgil W. Vogel ; written for television by John Wilder ; producer, Howard Alston. |
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disc 2. The wagon and the elephant / directed by Paul Krasny ; teleplay by Jerry Ziegman ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding -- For as long as the waters flow / directed by Paul Krasny ; teleplay by Jerry Ziegman ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding. |
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disc 3. The massacre / directed by Paul Krasny ; teleplay by Charles Larson ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding -- The Longhorns / directed by Virgil W. Vogel ; written for television by John Wilder ; producer, Alex Beaton. |
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disc 4. The shepherds / directed by Virgil W. Vogel ; teleplay by Charles Larson ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding -- The storm / directed by Harry Falk ; teleplay by Charles Larson ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding. |
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disc 5. The crime / directed by Harry Falk ; teleplay by Charles Larson ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding -- The winds of fortune / directed by Harry Falk ; teleplay by Charles Larson ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding. |
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disc 6. The winds of death / directed by Bernard McEveety ; teleplay by Jerry Ziegman ; producer, Malcolm R. Harding -- The scream of eagles / directed by Virgil W. Vogel ; written for television by John Wilder ; producer, George E. Crosby. |
| Note |
Special feature: Memories of Centennial (retrospective look by cast and crew). |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Colorado -- Drama.
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Colorado -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
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Colorado -- History -- To 1876 -- Drama.
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Colorado -- History -- 1951- -- Drama.
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Colorado -- Politics and government -- To 1876 -- Drama.
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Colorado -- Politics and government -- 1951- -- Drama.
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Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997 -- Adaptations -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical television programs.
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Western television programs.
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Action and adventure television programs.
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Epic television programs.
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Television adaptations.
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Television mini-series.
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Fiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Wilder, John. Producer. Screenwriter.
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Conrad, Robert, 1935-2020. Actor.
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Chamberlain, Richard, 1935- Actor.
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Burr, Raymond, 1917-1993. Actor.
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Kellerman, Sally. Actor.
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Carrera, Barbara. Actor.
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Harrison, Gregory, 1950- Actor.
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Zimbalist, Stephanie. Actor.
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Raines, Cristina, 1952- Actor.
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Crenna, Richard, 1927-2003. Actor.
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Karras, Alex. Actor.
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De Young, Cliff. Actor.
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Weaver, Dennis, 1924-2006. Actor.
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Turman, Glynn. Actor.
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Campos, Rafael, 1936-1985. Actor.
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Weaver, Robby. Actor.
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Dalton, Timothy, 1944- Actor.
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Redgrave, Lynn, 1943-2010. Actor.
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Keith, Brian, 1921-1997. Actor.
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Revill, Clive. Actor.
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Zerbe, Anthony, 1936- Actor.
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Nettleton, Lois. Actor.
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McKeon, Doug, 1966- Actor.
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Atherton, William. Actor.
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Vint, Jesse. Actor.
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Janssen, David. Actor.
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Vaughn, Robert, 1932-2016. Actor.
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Griffith, Andy, 1926-2012. Actor.
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Gless, Sharon. Actor.
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Haggard, Merle. Actor.
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Vogel, Virgil W., 1919-1996. Director.
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Krasny, Paul, 1935-2001. Director.
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Ziegman, Jerry. Screenwriter.
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Larson, Charles. Screenwriter.
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Falk, Harry, Jr. Director.
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McEveety, Bernard. Director.
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Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997.
Centennial.
Bibliographic antecedent.
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Universal City Studios.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Centennial |
| Standard No. |
025195031776 |
| Music No. |
61103921 Universal Studios Home Entertainment |
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