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As you can see by the title, this post has nothing to do with genealogy. That is, unless you stretch the idea of genealogy-related blogs to anything “history” oriented. Hmmm. That makes sense, so I guess I won’t apologize for Continue reading Country Music – Produced by Ken Burns – Premieres Next Sunday Night – Sept. 15, 2019
Olivia Newton-John has long been one of my favorite artists. So I was intrigued when I ran across this article about her Jewish ancestry. Following is a teaser from the article written by Seth Rogovoy and posted at forward.com March Continue reading The Jewish History of Olivia Newton-John
Elvis fan? Got an extra 100K or so lying around? Then you might consider bidding on the personal birth record book kept by delivering physician Dr. Robert Hunt. Included in the booklet is the record of the births of Elvis Continue reading 1935 Elvis & Jesse Presley Birth Record Booklet from Delivering Physician Dr. Robert Hunt Up for Auction
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
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?
Tom Jones has decided it’s time to get DNA tested for possible black ancestry. The following teaser is from the November 2, 2015 edition of the CBS News website. At 75 years old, Tom Jones wants to do something quite Continue reading Tom Jones to be DNA Tested for Possible Black Ancestry
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
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!
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
It was earlier rumored that Finding Your Roots was returning to finish Season Three. Now it seems that may have been premature. Following is an excerpt from the August 3, 2015 nydailynews.com: BEVERLY HILLS — Stung by Ben Affleck whitewashing Continue reading “Finding Your Roots” Series Remains in a Timeout
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.
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
I happen to love TLC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” They have now announced who the celebs will be for the Summer Season 2015. I will be writing a lot more about this as time goes on. The following Continue reading TLC Announces Summer Season Celebrities for “Who Do You Think You Are?”
PBS has pulled “Finding Your Roots.” I’m guessing they didn’t like all the lousy publicity that they received over the seeming “cover-up” of Ben Affleck’s ancestry. So Season Three is ending before it gets started. That’s too bad, for over Continue reading PBS Pulls “Finding Your Roots” After Ben Affleck Debacle
The following news release is from the BBC Media Center website. Who Do You Think You Are? from Wall To Wall (a Warner Bros Television Production UK Ltd company) is back with another glittering line-up of much-loved faces delving in Continue reading The BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? Announces Season 12 Celebrities