James A. Michener's Centennial
(DVD) 

Director of photography, Duke Callaghan, Ronald W. Browne, Jacques Marquette, Charles W. Short ; music, John Addison ; production designer, Jack Senter ; art directors, Mark Mansbridge, Sherman Loudermilk, Lou Montejano, Seymour Klate, John P. Bruce, John Corso, Loyd S. Papez ; editors, Robert Watts, Howard S. Deane, Robert F. Shugrue, John Elias, Ralph Schoenfeld, Bill Parker ; costume designer, Helen Colvig.

Raymond Burr, Barbara Carrera, Richard Chamberlain, Robert Conrad, Richard Crenna, Chad Everett, David Janssen, Alex Karras, Brian Keith, Sally Kellerman, Donald Pleasence, Lynn Redgrave, Dennis Weaver, William Atherton, Timothy Dalton, Cliff De Young, Andy Griffith, Gregory Harrison, Stephen McHattie, Lois Nettleton, Cristina Raines, Robert Vaughn, Anthony Zerbe, Sharon Gless; Guest and co-stars: Episode 1: Michael Ansara, Henry Darrow, Ray Tracey, Robert Walden, Clint Walker, Maria Yolanda Aguayo, Monika Ramirez, Robert Tessier, Ivan Naranjo, Annette Charles, David Yanez; Episode 2: Carl Franklin, Chief Dan George, Kario Salem, Robert Easton, Reb Brown, Vincent Roberts, Gordon Steel; Episode 3: Karen Carlson, Richard Jaeckel, John Bennett Perry, Jorge Rivero, Stephanie Zimbalist, Nick Ramus, Irene Tedrow, Debi Richter; Episode 4: Mark Harmon, Pernell Roberts, James Sloyan, Barney McFadden; Episode 5: Morgan Woodward, Steve Burns; Episode 6: Rafael Campos, Scott Hylands, Les Lannom, Michael LeClair, Greg Mullavey, Glynn Turman, Jesse Vint, Damon Douglas, Dennis Fimple, Jay W. MacIntosh, Robby Weaver, Episode 7: Robert Douglas, Adrienne La Russa, Mark Neely, Clint Ritchie, Gloria McMillan; Episode 8: Doug McKeon, Clive Revill, Art Metrano, Robert Phalen; Episode 9: Silvana Gallardo, A. Martinez, Sandy McPeak, Alan Napier; Episode 10: Julio Medina, Claude Earl Jones, Lou Frizzell, Joaquin Martinez; Episode 11: Bo Brundin, Dana Elcar, Claude Jarman, Geoffrey Lewis, Morgan Paull, Julie Sommars, William Bogert, Lynn Borden, Byron Gilbert, Alan Vint, Alex Colon, Eric Server, Darrell Fetty, Dennis Dimster, Steve Shaw, Alan Caillou, Rory Dennis MacDonald; Episode 12: Merle Haggard, James Hampton, James McMullan, Karmin Murcello, Gale Sondergaard, Marshall Thompson, James Best, Rene Enriquez, Robert Doqui, Royce D. Applegate, Alex Henteloff, Ed Bakey, Richard O'Brien, Van Williams.

Originally broadcast by NBC as a 12-episode mini-series on October 1, 8, and 28, November 4 and 11, December 3 and 10, 1978 and January 14, 21, and 28, February 3 and 4, 1979.

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 future of the town and its dwindling natural resources.

MPAA Rating: Not rated.

DVD; Region 1, NTSC; 2.0 Dolby digital mono.; full screen presentation, 1.33:1 aspect ratio.

In English with optional English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing).