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Posted at: 12/31/2010 9:01 AM By: Governor’s Office Billy the Kid is not dead. He was shot through the chest on the night of July 14, 1881 by one of the most famous lawmen of the American Old West. His Continue reading Richardson’s Statement About His Non-Pardon of Billy the Kid
Thanks to a tweet by Megan Smolenyak, I learned that Agathe Von Trapp, made famous by The Sound of Music, has passed away at the age of 97. According to Miss Von Trapp, the movie missed a lot when it Continue reading Agathe Von Trapp Passes at 97
This according to an article in the tabloid Daily Star, “Lady Gaga is one celeb people would hate to have as their relative.” The rather flamboyant singer, Lady Gaga, age 24, was joined by socialite Paris Hilton, age 29, and Continue reading Lady Gaga Not Wanted as a Relative
The following was received from Heather Erickson at Ancestry.com: December 16, 2010: NBC ANNOUNCES THE CELEBRITIES TRACING THEIR FAMILY TREES ON SEASON TWO OF ‘WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?’ PREMIERING FEBRUARY 4 Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Rosie O’Donnell, Steve Continue reading “Who Do You Think You Are” to Feature Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Rosie O’Donnell, Steve Buscemi, Kim Cattrall, Lionel Richie, Vanessa Williams & Ashley Judd
The following news release was received from Heather Erickson at Ancestry.com: World’s Largest Family History Web Site Continues Sponsorship of Critically Acclaimed TV Series That Takes a Personal Look at Celebrity Family Histories PROVO, Utah, August 25, 2010 – Ancestry.com Continue reading Ancestry.com & NBC Extend Their Relationship With “Who Do You Think You Are?” for a Second Season
The home where Alex Haley spent his boyhood summers was officially opened today as a museum, and interpretive center. Haley is buried on the grounds of the Henning, Tennessee home. Author Alex Haley, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning Roots: The Saga of Continue reading Alex Haley House Museum & Interpretive Center Opens in Henning, Tennessee
Obama’s family tree has been discussed on the Internet since he became U.S. senator from Illinois in 2005, but attention has usually been paid to his connection to Charlemagne, to other presidents such as George W. Bush, and to celebrities Continue reading President Obama’s Woodbridge, New Jersey, Ancestor
Following is an excerpt from a fascinating article dealing with various “famous folks” wills. Ancestry.co.uk is posting 6 million English & Welsh wills running from 1861 to 1941. If you do a Google News search, you’ll come up with all Continue reading Six Million British English & Welsh Wills 1861-1941 Going On Line
Just a reminder – NBC is planning to rerun four episodes of the Who Do You Think You Are? series starting on Friday, August 13 at 8/7c (that’s 7 mountain-time also). The episodes will feature Lisa Kudrow Sarah Jessica Parker Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? Re-runs Start This Friday Evening
According to Genie.com, Chelsea Clinton and Angelina Jolie are 12th cousins. These things are kinda’ fun, but with a bit of research you’d be amazed the folks that have have cousinships of this degree or better. But with Chelsea’s wedding Continue reading The Chelsea Clinton – Angelina Jolie Connection
The following was received from Tom Champoux, Marketing Director for the New England Historic Genealogical Society: The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) in Boston announced on Wednesday that staff genealogists had uncovered a unique and fascinating aspect to the Continue reading The Ellen DeGeneres Full-Circle Celebrity Genealogy
The “Who Do You Think You Are?” schedule has been extended by one week. The season finale, an episode focusing on Spike Lee, will be shown on April 30 (previously scheduled for April 24). The updated schedule follows: April 2nd Continue reading “Who Do You Think You Are? Schedule Update
At 8 p.m. ET, “Who Do You Think You Are?” (1.8/6 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall) is up in its second week by 13 percent in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.6) and 4 percent in total viewers (7.153 million vs. Continue reading Who Do You Think You? Ties for #1 With Key Demographics
The ratings are out for Friday night. “Who Do You Think You Are?”, featuring Emmitt Smith did well, but was still edged out by Ghost Whisperer. Friday, March 12 – 8pm/7 C&M CBS: “Ghost Whisperer” (7.85 million viewers, 4.9/9 households) Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? Gets 7.15 Million Viewers
UPDATE: Well, Patty and I just finished watching the Emmitt Smith segment of WDYTYA? I’m a bit overwhelmed… The program was about as moving as anything I’ve ever watched, fiction and non-fiction alike. Even Megan Smolenyak had a part in Continue reading Emmitt Smith to be Featured in Tonight’s WDYTYA? on NBC