The Shirts on Their Backs
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.
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The Shirts on Their Backs Preview
S7 E4 - 34s
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals the immigrant roots of actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni, introducing ancestors who came to America to build a better life.
Only in America
S7 E4 - 2m 39s
Christopher Meloni learns that his great-grandfather was orphaned and left to take care of himself at the age of twelve.
Christopher Meloni’s Journey to Find a Hollywood Agent
S7 E4 - 1m 18s
Christopher Meloni talks about how he had a lot to learn about acting when he first entered the industry.
DNA Cousin with Nancy Pelosi
S7 E4 - 41s
Christopher Meloni learns that he is distantly related to Nancy Pelosi.
Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
S7 E4 - 1m 14s
Tony Shalhoub discovers Anti-immigrant sentiments from a 1989 article and reflects how little has changed since then.
DNA Cousin with Tina Fey
S7 E4 - 36s
Tony Shalhoub learns that he is distantly related to Tina Fey.
How Tony Shalhoub’s Family Contributed to His Success
S7 E4 - 54s
Tony Shalhoub talks about how his family supported his career choice and how without them, the stress would have consumed him.
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