1977 Plus: Mary Hartman, QUBE, and LeVar Burton on Roots

In this Slate Plus episode for One Year, Slate’s Willa Paskin and Matthew Dessem discuss two cultural television moments from 1977: the satirical soap opera Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and the technological innovation known as QUBE. Then we’ll hear an extended interview with LeVar Burton about his experience making Roots (24:50). Mentioned in this episode: New York Times’ Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman review How Do You Like Your Eggs on QUBE Pinwheel Sight on Sound Production by Chau Tu.