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L.A. author Lisa See explains how her historical novel about a doctor, ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Women,’ was inspired by an antique bed in her family store.

That output goes beyond memoirs to include books about aging, his mother, faith, peace, and good governance as well as a book of poetry, a historical novel and a children’s book.

“Roots” premiered on ABC in January 1977, just a few months after Alex Haley published the historical novel upon which it was based -- a phenomenon on the back of a phenomenon.

The 10-episode adaptation of James Clavell’s 1975 historical novel told the book’s story from beginning to end.

And “Shōgun,” which told the complete story of James Clavell’s 1975 historical novel, will be competing in the drama categories because it will be going off book and returning for a couple more seasons.