Fifth Season of Finding Your Roots to include “Roots in Politics” Episode

The following excerpt is from the August 1, 2018 Jerusalem Post: U.S. Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan discovered something that shocked him when he participated in the PBS series “Finding Your Roots”: his 3% Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. The Continue reading Fifth Season of Finding Your Roots to include “Roots in Politics” Episode

Australia’s Peter Garrett Traces His Ancestry For TV

Do you watch Australian television? The following was excerpt is from a post of August 1, 2016 at au.tv.yahoo.com: Who Do You Think You Are? returns with some prominent Australian names ready to delve into their family history. Peter Garrett, Continue reading Australia’s Peter Garrett Traces His Ancestry For TV

TLC Announces Celebrity Contributors for the Spring Season of Who Do You Think You Are?

The following news release was received this morning. Click on the illustration to watch a video promoting the upcoming season. New season premieres Sunday, April 3 at 9/8c The two-time Emmy nominated series WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? returns Continue reading TLC Announces Celebrity Contributors for the Spring Season of Who Do You Think You Are?

$659K in Two Grants Given Out for Curriculums Based on PBS’ Finding Your Roots

The following excerpt is from an article posted October 31, 2015 at TheRoot.com: A new curriculum based on Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s popular PBS documentary series, Finding Your Roots, received two grants this week: one for $355,000 from the Robert Continue reading $659K in Two Grants Given Out for Curriculums Based on PBS’ Finding Your Roots

TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? to Feature Bryan Cranston & Tom Bergeron – Aug. 23 & 30, 2015

Bryan Cranston and Tom Bergeron discover absent fathers and a king’s daughter! There are just two shows left this season — and these final episodes include some truly fascinating celebrity family stories. Bryan Cranston follows clues to a paternal line Continue reading TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? to Feature Bryan Cranston & Tom Bergeron – Aug. 23 & 30, 2015

Who Do You Think You Are? to Reprise Highlights from Past Seasons & Unveil Outtakes From the Vault!

The Learning Channel will air a special episode of the series Who Do You Think You Are? entitled ‘Into The Archives’ this Sunday. The special digs into its archives, featuring highlights throughout the past seasons, including triumphs and tragedies, delightful Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? to Reprise Highlights from Past Seasons & Unveil Outtakes From the Vault!

Alfre Woodard to Be Featured on TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? Sunday, August 9, 2015

TLC was kind enough to supply me with a screener for the upcoming show again this week. Alfre Woodard will be the featured celebrity on TLC’s Who Do You think You Are? this Sunday, August 9, 2015. The episode is Continue reading Alfre Woodard to Be Featured on TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? Sunday, August 9, 2015

JK Rowling Featured on TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? This Sunday, August 2, 2015.

I again had the opportunity to watch a screener for the upcoming Who Do You Think You Are? episode this last week. This one features J.K. Rowling as she sets off on a journey in France to trace her mother’s Continue reading JK Rowling Featured on TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? This Sunday, August 2, 2015.

Who Do You Think You Are? To Feature Ginnifer Goodwin This Sunday

The Learning Channel’s Who Do You Think You Are? Premieres this Sunday, July 26 at 9/8c. Actress Ginnifer Goodwin (from ABC’s Once Upon a Time) is this week’s celebrity. I was allowed to view a “screener” of the episode. I Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? To Feature Ginnifer Goodwin This Sunday