Hold The Laughter -
finding your roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1005

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About Finding Your Roots:

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories.

The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.

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Tue, Jan 27	8:00 P.M.	The Road We Took NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jan 28	12:30 A.M.	The Road We Took NHPBS (11.1)
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Thu, Jan 29	2:00 P.M.	The Road We Took NHPBS (11.1)
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Sat, Jan 31	12:00 A.M.	The Road We Took NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jan 31	7:00 P.M.	The Road We Took NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 1	5:00 P.M.	The Road We Took NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Feb 1	9:00 P.M.	The Road We Took NH World (11.3)
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Tue, Feb 3	8:00 P.M.	Love & Basketball NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 4	12:00 A.M.	Love & Basketball NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 4	12:00 P.M.	Love & Basketball NH Explore (11.2)
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