Ancient Roots Promo
Season 2
Episode 9
About the Episode
Ancient Roots traces the family history of three quintessential voices in American life, Tina Fey, George Stephanopoulos and David Sedaris. All three descend from ancestors that were part of the wave of Greek immigrants that flooded America’s shores in the early decades of the 20th century. But along the way, the stories of their Greek ancestors were lost.
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Extras
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How Wes Studi Got Into Theater
Wes Studi says he joined a theater company in Tulsa to meet new people after his divorce.1:22 -
Buried Secrets Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps Sammy Hagar & Ed O’Neill discover deep family secrets.0:31 -
Fathers and Sons Preview
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces LeVar Burton & Wes Studi to families they’ve never known0:30 -
Journey From Brazil to Becoming a Baker
Valerie Bertinelli explores the hardships and challenge her ancestors faced.7:43 -
Brendan Fraser's Austrian Ancestry Revealed
Brendan learns that his great-grandfather, Herman Drobesch, was Austrian, not German.4:05 -
Ciara's Deep Southern Roots
Ciara learns about her great-grandfather Luther's upbringing on a cotton farm6:11 -
Alanis Morissette's Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song
Alanis Morissette's ancestor attempted to ride a boat over a waterfall in Ontario.4:03 -
Forever Young Preview
Valerie Bertinelli & Brendan Fraser discover ancestors who paved the way for their success0:31 -
Born to Sing Preview
Henry Louis Gates , Jr. explores history & music with singers Alanis Morissette & Ciara.0:32 -
Season 10 Inside Look
FINDING YOUR ROOTS with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. returns for its 10th season on PBS0:30
