Holocaust was a television miniseries broadcast in four parts in 1978 on the NBC television network. The series tells the story of the Holocaust from the perspective of the Weiss family of German Jews and that of a rising member of the SS, who gradually becomes a merciless war criminal. Holocaust highlighted numerous important events which occurred up to and during World War II, such as Kristallnacht, the creation of Jewish ghettos and later, the use of gas chambers. Although the miniseries won several awards and received critical acclaim, it was criticized by some, including noted Holocaust... author and survivor Elie Wiesel, who described it as "untrue and offensive." Holocaust was produced by Robert Berger, and was filmed on location in Austria and West Berlin. It was broadcast in four parts from April 16 to April 19. The series was popular, earning a 49% market share; it was also received well in Europe. The nine and a half hour program starred Fritz Weaver, Rosemary Harris, Meryl Streep, James Woods and Michael Moriarty, as well as a large supporting cast. It was directed by Marvin J.
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| On the air: | April 16, 1978 |
| Network: | NBC |