James A. Michener's Centennial [videorecording] / [Universal City Studios, Inc.] ; executive producer, John Wilder.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 61103921 | Universal Studios Home EntertainmentLanguage: English Summary language: English Publication details: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, c2008.Description: 6 videodiscs (ca. 20 hr, 52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inOther title: - Centennial
- Centennial (Television program).
- Michener, James A. (James Albert), 1907-1997 -- Adaptations -- Drama
- DVD
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Colorado -- Drama
- Colorado -- History -- 1951- -- Drama
- Colorado -- History -- To 1876 -- Drama
- Colorado -- Politics and government -- 1951- -- Drama
- Colorado -- Politics and government -- To 1876 -- Drama
- Colorado -- Social life and customs -- Drama
- Action and adventure television programs.
- Epic television programs.
- Fiction television programs.
- Historical television programs.
- Television adaptations.
- Television mini-series.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
- Western television programs.
- Adaptation -- Television mini-series.
- Adventure television programs.
- Adventure -- Television mini-series.
- Historical drama.
- Historical -- Television mini-series.
- Television serials.
- Western television programs.
- Western -- Television mini-series.
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult DVD
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | WESTERN Centenni | Checked out | 05/08/2024 | 33111005843806 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Follow the town of Centennial, Colorado from its inception in 1795 through its maturity in the present day. Relive the drama, the love, the betrayal, and the history as it unfolds through several generations.
Based on the novel by James Michener.
Originally broadcast on television as a 12-episode mini-series in 1978.
Special feature: Memories of Centennial (retrospective look by cast and crew).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not rated.
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby digital 2.0 mono., dual layer, NTSC.
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.