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Dr. Gates reveals the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.

Aired 02/19/2019 | Expired 03/20/2019

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No Laughing Matter

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Finding Your Roots

No Laughing Matter

Season 5 Episode 7 | 52m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Dr. Gates reveals the histories of comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin.

Aired 02/19/2019 | Expired 03/20/2019

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...

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AncestryMoore FoundationThe Inkwell SocietyGileadBank of AmericaCandace King Weir

Finding Your Roots

No Laughing Matter

Season 5 Episode 7 | 52m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. shows comedians Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro and Sarah Silverman that their family trees are filled with people whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. Gates also reveals to each one news of an unexpected DNA cousin.

Aired 02/19/2019 | Expired 03/20/2019

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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A new season of Finding Your Roots is premiering January 7th! Stream now past episodes and tune in to PBS on Tuesdays at 8/7 for all-new episodes as renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors.

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Corporate support for Season 11 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is provided by Gilead Sciences, Inc., Ancestry® and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is provided by...

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