It was CBS's third most successful mini-series, ranking 14th on the all-time mini-series ratings list.
But in 1983, Winds of War eventually became a successful mini-series on the ABC television network directed by Dan Curtis.
Since 1987 he became successful mini-series, HBO specials and films of the week composer.
Angélica had her first acting role on the successful mini-series, "The Guarani" at Rede Manchete.
It was a ratings hit, and one of the most successful mini-series of the 1980s.
One factor was the 1988 ratings failure of "War and Remembrance," the monstrously expensive, 30-hour sequel to the successful mini-series "The Winds of War."
Pastures of the Blue Crane was later made into a successful mini-series by ABC TV.
It became the most successful mini-series of the year.
He was also instrumental in bringing a successful mini-series, "Lonesome Dove," to CBS last season.
The importance of programming was made clear last month when CBS aired "Lonesome Dove," which proved to be one of the most successful mini-series ever made.