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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Thu, Mar 26	2:00 P.M.	Larger Than Life NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Mar 27	8:00 P.M.	Larger Than Life NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Mar 28	12:00 A.M.	Larger Than Life NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Mar 28	7:00 P.M.	Larger Than Life NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Mar 29	5:00 P.M.	Larger Than Life NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Mar 29	9:00 P.M.	Larger Than Life NH World (11.3)
Mon, Mar 30	1:00 A.M.	Larger Than Life NH World (11.3)
Mon, Mar 30	9:00 A.M.	Larger Than Life NH World (11.3)
Tue, Mar 31	8:00 P.M.	The Butterfly Effect NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 1	12:00 A.M.	The Butterfly Effect NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 1	12:00 P.M.	The Butterfly Effect NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Apr 2	2:00 P.M.	The Butterfly Effect NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Apr 3	8:00 P.M.	The Butterfly Effect NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Apr 4	12:00 A.M.	The Butterfly Effect NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Apr 4	7:00 P.M.	The Butterfly Effect NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Apr 5	9:00 P.M.	The Butterfly Effect NH World (11.3)