Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
Season 9
Episode 3
About the Episode
Carol Burnett and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncover some surprising connections between her family, the American Revolution and the Civil War. Burnett, an award-winning actress and best-selling author, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work for her comedic and dramatic roles on television, film, and Broadway, most notably The Carol Burnett Show.
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Extras
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Anthony Ramos' Ancestor was Enslaved by Conquistadors
Anthony Ramos learns about his 15th great-grandfather's fate at the hand of a conquistador5:13 -
Tracy Morgan Discovers a Pre-Civil War Freed Ancestor
Tracy Morgan's third great-grandfather lived as a free man prior to The Civil War.5:46 -
Danielle Brooks Learns the Dollar Value of Her Ancestors
Danielle Brooks learns the dollar value of her enslaved fifth great-grandparents.6:42 -
Sunny Hostin Learns About Her Grandmother's Missing Father
A 1940 census, reveals that Sonny Hostin's grandmother's father was absent from her home6:04 -
Jesse Williams Learns About His Swedish Great Grandmother
Jesse learns about his great grandmother on mother’s side from Sweden, who was a singer.5:31 -
Tracy Morgan Discovers His Jewish Great-Great Grandfather
Tracy's family history unfolds with surprising revelations about his great-grandparents.4:58 -
Anthony Ramos Traces Roots Back to Ninth Great-Grandparents
Anthony Ramos traces his father's mother's roots back to his ninth great grandparents.6:05 -
Dionne Warwick Reflects on the Ugly Legacy Slavery
Dionne Warwick reacts powerfully to seeing her ancestor listed in an 1870 slave schedule.5:44 -
Jesse Williams Discovers the Story of An Enslaved Ancestor
Jesse learns about his ancestor, July Hadley's life as an enslaved individual.2:57 -
Dionne Warwick Explores the Roots of Her Singing Grandfather
Dionne Warwick explores her family history, focusing on her maternal grandfather.6:44
