Series synopsis
O.J.: Made in America is an American documentary television series that premiered on ABC on June 11, 2016. It ended on June 18, 2016. It was created by Ezra Edelman. It stars O. J. Simpson and Danny Bakewell Sr..
The rise and fall of American football star, O.J. Simpson, from his days growing up in Los Angeles to his murder trial that polarized the country.
Premise
The rise and fall of American football star, O.J. Simpson, from his days growing up in Los Angeles to his murder trial that polarized the country.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- O. J. Simpson as Self (archive footage)
- Danny Bakewell Sr. as Self
Guest cast
- Willie Brown as Self
- Harry Edwards as Self
- Marguerite Whitley as Self (archive footage)
- Fred Khasigian as Self
- Steve Lehmer as Self
- Ron Shipp as Self
- Chris Schenkel as Announcer (archive footage)
- Jeffrey Toobin as Self
- Walter Mosley as Self
- Dwight Tucker as Self
- Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday (archive footage)
- David Gascon as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | June 11, 2016 | June 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part One - Obsessed with Fame The origin of O.J. Simpson’s football stardom in the ’60s, as America combusted with racial upheaval, and an examination into why the country fell in love with him off the field. |
June 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
Part Two - The Split America While racial tension boils over in early ’90s Los Angeles, O.J. Simpson remains a world apart in exclusive Brentwood, cultivating a perfect image atop a life of secrets. |
June 14, 2016 |
| 3 |
Part Three - The Murder O.J. Simpson is arrested and charged with the murders of his estranged wife and an acquaintance, setting off a saga unlike any in U.S. history. |
June 15, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 11, 2016 |
| Last aired | June 18, 2016 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |