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Roots

Roots

1981•30m•7.5/10
Comedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.5/10(2)

Melvyn Solomons has a promising career as dentist ahead of him but he wants to become an art student.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 11, 1981

Last Aired

October 16, 1981

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Post Graduate
Air date: 1981-09-11
The main character goes to a funeral while being improperly dressed. Also, his love life is featured.
E2
Exodus
Air date: 1981-09-18
E3
East of Ilford
Air date: 1981-09-25
E4
Close-Up
Air date: 1981-10-02
E5
Doctor? – No!
Air date: 1981-10-09
E6
Extraordinary People
Air date: 1981-10-16

Cast

Allan Corduner

Allan Corduner

Melvin Solomons

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