King
Series Overview
The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stretching from his days as a Southern Baptist minister in the South of the 1950s until his assassination in Memphis in 1968.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
120 min per episode
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Sun, Feb 12, 1978
Abby MannLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
NBC promos King, The Ghost of Flight 401 & more 1978
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-11
Cast & Creators
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Paul Winfield
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cicely Tyson
Coretta Scott King
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett
Roscoe Lee Browne
Philip Harrison
Lonny Chapman
Chief Frank Holloman
Ossie Davis
Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
Cliff DeYoung
Robert F. Kennedy
Al Freeman Jr.
Damon Lockwood
Clu Gulager
William Sullivan
Steven Hill
Stanley Levison
William Jordan
John F. Kennedy
Warren J. Kemmerling
Lyndon Johnson
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Waring
Kenneth McMillan
Bull Connor
Howard Rollins
Andrew Young
David Spielberg
Beamer
Dolph Sweet
J. Edgar Hoover
Dick Anthony Williams
Malcolm X
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abby Mann
Abby Mann
Billy Goldenberg
Michael Chapman
Richard C. Meyer, Byron 'Buzz' Brandt, David Berlatsky
Paul Maslansky, Edward S. Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Abby Mann
Director
Abby Mann
Writer
Richard C. Meyer
Editor
James H. Spencer
Production Design
Byron 'Buzz' Brandt
Editor
David Berlatsky
Editor
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for King.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is King about?
The story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., stretching from his days as a Southern Baptist minister in the South of the 1950s until his assassination in Memphis in 1968.
How many seasons does King have?
King comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in King?
Key cast members in King include Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson, Tony Bennett, Roscoe Lee Browne, Lonny Chapman.
Who created or directed King?
King was developed and directed by Abby Mann.