Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who have blazed a trail for them; these ancestors include runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who have taken chances so that their descendants might thrive. (60 minutes)
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Tue, 10/6 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Tragedies and triumphs in the families of three men known for comedy -- Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader. (60 minutes)
Wed, 10/7 at 12:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV
Tragedies and triumphs in the families of three men known for comedy -- Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader. (60 minutes)
Thu, 10/8 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Tragedies and triumphs in the families of three men known for comedy -- Jimmy Kimmel, Norman Lear and Bill Hader. (60 minutes)
Tue, 10/13 at 7:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
The risk-taking ancestors of businessman Richard Branson, designer Maya Lin and architect Frank Gehry. (60 minutes)
Wed, 10/14 at 12:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV
The risk-taking ancestors of businessman Richard Branson, designer Maya Lin and architect Frank Gehry. (60 minutes)