The Genealogy Roadshow Los Angeles episode aired on PBS stations on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Pictured above are: Co-Host Mary Tedesco and the Schwab family (Katherine, Jason (center), and Colleen Schwab). The Schwabs contacted Genealogy Roadshow to learn more about family patriarch Lena Schwab and her connection to the legendary Hollywood hot-spot Schwab’s Pharmacy! Click here to watch the Genealogy Roadshow (PBS) Los Angeles, California Los Angeles – Union Station Premiered June 28, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. ET A team of genealogists uncovers fascinating family stories at…
Recently, ORIGINS ITALY Founder Mary M. Tedesco was honored to be the Featured Guest Blogger in MyCanvas’ Guest Blog Series! Family stories are an important part of our personal history and legacy. How do we dig deeper? How can we preserve our stories and research for the generations to come? Click here to read “Digging Deeper into Family Stories” by Mary M. Tedesco on the MyCanvas blog! Special thanks to MyCanvas!
ORIGINS ITALY Founder Mary M. Tedesco was recently featured on the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW)’s “Member Spotlight.” Mary discusses her role as a Host on “Genealogy Roadshow” (PBS), her passion of genealogy, ORIGINS ITALY, and her experience growing up Italian American. Click here to read the interview. Many thanks to NOIAW and Beth Connolly!
ORIGINS ITALY Founder Mary M. Tedesco was recently interviewed by dott. Umberto Mucci of We the Italians. Mary chats about her own Italian roots, “Genealogy Roadshow” on PBS, and more! Special thanks to dott. Umberto & We the Italians. Click here to read Mary’s interview on We the Italians. Mary was also featured on the cover of the May 2015 issue of the We the Italians digital magazine. Click here to read!
Season 2 of PBS’s “Genealogy Roadshow” (2015) is officially on the books. Thank you to PBS, Krasnow Productions, our research team, everyone else involved, and a very special THANK YOU to our viewers and fans for watching the show! Here is a guide to the PBS “Genealogy Roadshow” Season 2 episodes. Watch episodes and previews from season 2 at PBS (click here), on YouTube (click here) and purchase full episodes on iTunes (click here). New Orleans – Cabildo Premiered, January 13, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. A team…
“The Italian Americans” aired nationally on PBS on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, from 9-11 PM ET and Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 9-11 PM ET. Since nearly 16 million Americans can trace their roots back to Italy, there is a natural curiosity among many about the “old country” and about the struggles our ancestors endured to make a better life for us in the USA. The series triggered emotions including a combination of nostalgia, pride and desire to learn more about…