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Behind the Aegis

(53,951 posts)
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 02:48 AM Mar 2016

Who do you think you are? (Updated)

Last edited Mon Apr 4, 2016, 12:26 AM - Edit history (1)

No, I am not here to start something ( ), it is the name of a TV show on NBC (?) which is premiering it's season 8 on Sunday, April 2nd, night. It is a genealogy show. It isn't as good as Dr. Gate's show on PBS, "Finding Your Roots", but it isn't all that bad. It doesn't delve into DNA, but it does focus on one person the entire hour. This week, it is Aisha Tyler.

It is good show. I know I am not really selling it well, but after watching Dr. Gates' show, it pales in comparison.

ETA: This was a really interesting show. Ms. Tyler was exploring the roots of her 2X maternal grandfather, who was a Republican (remember, they weren't the bad guys in those days) and ran a saloon called "The Black Elephant." His house is a historical landmark in Austin, TX.

If you can check it out. BTW, it is on TLC, not NBC.

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Who do you think you are? (Updated) (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Mar 2016 OP
It's been on quite a few seasons, no? FrenchieCat Mar 2016 #1
8 seasons so far. Behind the Aegis Mar 2016 #2
Added an update. Behind the Aegis Apr 2016 #3
I'm pretty sure that this is the show that comes on all the time in the UK Number23 Apr 2016 #4
OK, that other show sounds like it would be funny as hell! Behind the Aegis Apr 2016 #5

Behind the Aegis

(53,951 posts)
2. 8 seasons so far.
Thu Mar 31, 2016, 04:17 AM
Mar 2016

It is a fun show. If you haven't seen, "Finding Your Roots" with Dr. Gates, I really suggest you see that one! Some of the clips are on YouTube. The big difference is "FYR" is much more diverse in its guests and the DNA portion is so very interesting. Though, the "WDYTYA" had an episode about Alfre Woodard which was very interesting and the Sean Hayes one was pretty funny.

Number23

(24,544 posts)
4. I'm pretty sure that this is the show that comes on all the time in the UK
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 05:03 AM
Apr 2016

And then there's another one that's aimed just at racists. It's called something like "Where do you Come From?" or something like that.

It's too funny. They get some chest thumping skin head, convinced he's 100% grade A prime European and WITHOUT FAIL, damn near all of them are like 20% African! Oh, the horror!!

Behind the Aegis

(53,951 posts)
5. OK, that other show sounds like it would be funny as hell!
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 04:10 PM
Apr 2016

Even worse, they find out not only do they have African blood, but Jewish blood too!

This episode was really interesting because it touched on AA participation in politics following Emancipation. I still prefer Dr. Gates' show because it is more in-depth, despite having three guests, and utilizes DNA.

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