Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots

TV Show Information Genre: Family history Starring: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Country of origin: USA Channel: PBS First appearance: "Carl Carlson Rides Again"

Finding Your Roots is a documentary TV series where celebrities go through the "Book of Life" presented to them by host Henry Louis Gates Jr. about their family histories.

History

Carl Carlson, an adoptee, went onto the show to learn about his heritage, taking the spot on the show that was supposed to be for Rainier Wolfcastle. Carl learned that his ancestor Ellis was born a slave, but after becoming emancipated traveled west to be a cowboy and also sired a long line of bull riders including Wyatt, Carl's biological father.

Behind the Laughter

Finding Your Roots is a real television show.

Appearances

• Episode – "Carl Carlson Rides Again"

External links

• Finding Your Roots at Wikipedia