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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Sun, May 3	5:00 P.M.	Hidden in the Genes NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, May 3	9:00 P.M.	Hidden in the Genes NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 4	1:00 A.M.	Hidden in the Genes NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 4	9:00 A.M.	Hidden in the Genes NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 5	8:00 P.M.	In The Blood NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 6	2:23 A.M.	In The Blood NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, May 6	12:00 P.M.	In The Blood NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, May 7	2:00 P.M.	In The Blood NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, May 8	8:00 P.M.	In The Blood NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, May 9	12:00 A.M.	In The Blood NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, May 9	7:00 P.M.	In The Blood NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, May 10	5:00 P.M.	In The Blood NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, May 10	9:00 P.M.	In The Blood NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 11	1:00 A.M.	In The Blood NH World (11.3)
Mon, May 11	9:00 A.M.	In The Blood NH World (11.3)
Tue, May 12	8:00 P.M.	Far from Home NHPBS (11.1)