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Season 1 – Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Educator Henry Louis Gates Jr. has hosted several PBS series that examine U.S. history. In "Finding Your Roots," the Harvard professor continues his quest to "get into the DNA of American culture." In each episode, celebrities view ancestral histories, sometimes learn of connections to famous/infamous people, discover secrets, and share the emotional experience with viewers. Analyzing genetic code, DNA diagnosticians trace bloodlines and occasionally debunk long-held beliefs.
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Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. — Season 1

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Henry Louis Gates

Host

Robert Downey Jr.

Guest

Sanjay Gupta

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Barbara Walters

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John Legend

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Harry Connick Jr.

Guest

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 25, 2012 Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis The history of the city of New Orleans is traced through the family stories of musicians Harry Connick Jr. and Branford Marsalis. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 25, 2012 Cory Booker and John Lewis Mayor Cory Booker is introduced to his white great-grandfather; Rep. John Lewis is moved to tears over the extraordinary ambitions and accomplishments of his slave ancestors. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 1, 2012 Barbara Walters and Geoffrey Canada Barbara Walters finds out about her father, including his real surname; Geoffrey Canada learns the name of his grandfather. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 8, 2012 Kevin Bacon; Kyra Sedgwick Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick have ancestors that were early opponents of slavery. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 15, 2012 Angela Buchdahl; Rick Warren; Yasir Qadhi The stories of three clergy members of different faiths. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 22, 2012 Robert Downey, Jr.; Maggie Gyllenhaal Actors Robert Downey Jr. and Maggie Gyllenhaal learn about their Eastern European Jewish ancestors. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 29, 2012 Samuel L. Jackson; Condoleezza Rice; Ruth Simmons Samuel L. Jackson, Condoleezza Rice and Ruth Simmons trace their African ancestors. Details Episode 8 Aired May 6, 2012 Sanjay Gupta; Margaret Cho; Martha Stewart Sanjay Gupta, Margaret Cho and Martha Stewart are children of first- or second-generation immigrants. Details Episode 9 Aired May 13, 2012 John Legend; Wanda Sykes; Margarett Cooper The free black ancestors of John Legend, Wanda Sykes and Dr. Gates' friend, Margarett Cooper. Details Episode 10 Aired May 20, 2012 Michelle Rodriguez; Adrian Grenier; Linda Chavez Michelle Rodriguez, Adrian Grenier and Linda Chavez explore their Latin-American roots. Details

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 25, 2012