Joe Lane Becomes Nathan Lane
Season 8
Episode 8
About the Episode
Nathan Lane, who was born Joseph Lane, explains how the stage name he had to pick to join the Actors’ Equity Union was inspired by the character Nathan Detriot from Guys and Dolls, one of his favorite roles.
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Extras
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André Leon Talley Stunned by Ancestor’s Bequeathment
André Leon Talley reads a will in which his ancestor was given away as slave property.0:55 -
Amy Carlson Admires Her Sixth-Great Grandmother’s Stoicism
When Amy Carlson's sixth great-grandfather died in battle, one of his sons replaced him.0:36 -
André Leon Talley Grandfather Was Stationed in France
André Leon Talley learns that his grandfather was stationed in France in WWI.1:42 -
André Leon Talley: “Everyone in That Church was a Queen”
André Leon Talley’s fashion muse was none other than his grandmother.0:56 -
Erin Burnett Learns About Her Ancestors’ Rare Divorce
The divorce of Erin Burnett’s great-great-grandfather from his first wife made headlines.1:27 -
Amy Carlson Loves Her Great-Great Grandparents’ Meet-Cute
Amy Carlson reacts to learning about the adorable way her great-great-grandparents met.0:42 -
Erin Burnett Reads Her Great-Grandmother’s Baptism Record
Erin Burnett reads the baptism record of her great-grandmother.1:14 -
Regina King: “Seeing it Written Hits Differently”
Regina King reads a will detailing her ancestor's bequeathment from slaveholder to son.1:20 -
We’re Two Generations Removed From Potential Obliteration
Damon Lindelof reads an account of the atrocities committed by Nazi troops in Bialystok.1:32
