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.

Episode 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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Wed, Feb 5	12:00 P.M.	Family Recipes NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Feb 6	5:00 A.M.	Family Recipes NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Feb 6	1:30 P.M.	Family Recipes NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 7	8:00 P.M.	Family Recipes NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Feb 8	12:00 A.M.	Family Recipes NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Feb 8	7:00 P.M.	Family Recipes NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Feb 9	5:00 P.M.	Family Recipes NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Feb 9	9:00 P.M.	Family Recipes NH World (11.3)
Mon, Feb 10	1:00 A.M.	Family Recipes NH World (11.3)
Mon, Feb 10	9:00 A.M.	Family Recipes NH World (11.3)
Tue, Feb 11	8:00 P.M.	Latin Roots NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 12	12:00 A.M.	Latin Roots NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Feb 12	12:00 P.M.	Latin Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Feb 13	5:00 A.M.	Latin Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Feb 13	1:30 P.M.	Latin Roots NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Feb 14	8:00 P.M.	Latin Roots NH Explore (11.2)