TV Worth Watching

Recently there has been a surge in people who are looking for their ancestors.  This as been partially fueled by a couple of television series that follow celebrities as they search for their roots.  Some of these are currently still in production, but those that are not are still offering full episodes for streaming on their websites.  You might enjoy:

Finding Your Roots on PBS
The last episode of the current season aired on November 25, but you can still watch full episodes at:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/finding-your-roots/

Who Do You Think You Are? on TLC
This is a take-off from Finding Your Roots on PBS.  The show premiered in March 2010.  Each week a celebrity goes on a journey to trace his or her family tree:
Available for free at:  http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/who-do-you-think-you-are
With your Hulu subscription at:  http://www.hulu.com/who-do-you-think-you-are

CNN has also been airing some episodes about finding your roots.  You can find more information about the networks contribution to the genealogy craze and watch episodes at:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/10/living/real-simple-finding-your-roots/

-- Submitted by Denise Doyon