'When I was growing up, the greatest football player – and still the greatest back in history – was Jim Brown. He was a hero in my household. We revered him. So Cleveland is in my consciousness,' Gates said.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. welcomes Carol Burnett on the new season of “Finding Your Roots,” which debuts Jan. 3 on PBS. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Despite the fast-moving digital world, it’s our family past that continues to pique interest.
Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis revealing buried secrets and inspiring stories, the fascinating series features influential actors, athletes and celebrities learning about their detailed family trees. There’s also pop star Cyndi Lauper, athlete and sportscaster Tony Gonzalez, journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones, activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson.
Hello, Henry, congrats on yet another season of “Finding Your Roots.” Before we talk about this year’s guests, what’s your history in Cleveland?
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