Country Music – Produced by Ken Burns – Premieres Next Sunday Night – Sept. 15, 2019

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

1935 Elvis & Jesse Presley Birth Record Booklet from Delivering Physician Dr. Robert Hunt Up for Auction

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

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?

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

PBS Pulls “Finding Your Roots” After Ben Affleck Debacle

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 BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? Announces Season 12 Celebrities

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