In what year did Roots receive 37 Emmy nominations and win 9 Emmy Awards?

• A. 1967
• B. 1977
• C. 1987
• D. 1997

Answer: (B)

Roots became a milestone when it aired in 1977. The enormous impact is reflected in its Emmy recognition that year, drawing 37 nominations and winning 9 awards. That many nominations show how widely the production was praised across many categories—acting, directing, writing, production, and more—while the nine wins indicate it was not only widely recognized but also seriously celebrated by the Academy. Since Roots premiered in 1977 and its Emmy tally pertains to the ceremonies held that year, 1977 is the year tied to those numbers. The other years don’t fit because they either precede the show's release or come after the major Emmy run it’s known for.