At last – we have a firm date and details from NBC about the American version of “Who Do You Think You Are?” The program will be part of what NBC calls their “post-Winter Olympics primetime schedule.” Although the series was announced as upcoming in 2008 and 2009, it looks like it’s actually going to happen this time. I saw a trailer for the series when I was at Ancestry.com a few days ago – and I can tell you that the series looks fantastic! Although I’m not a fan of NBC (they seem to have a hard time getting anything right…), this time I believe they’ve backed a winner. Tell your friends – and don’t miss the premiere on March 5. MARK YOUR CALENDAR – RIGHT NOW!
“Who Do You Think You Are?” premieres Friday, March 5 (8-9 p.m. ET) and gives viewers an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today’s most beloved and iconic celebrities. Among the celebrities featured are Matthew Broderick, Lisa Kudrow, Spike Lee, Sarah Jessica Parker, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields and Emmitt Smith. Ancestry.com is NBC’s official partner on the series. From executive producer Kudrow (”Friends,” “The Comeback”) – in conjunction with her production company Is or Isn’t Entertainment and the U.K.’s Wall to Wall productions – “Who Do You Think You Are?” is an adaptation of the hit BBC television documentary series created and executive-produced by Alex Graham.
“Who Do You Think You Are?” is produced by Wall to Wall productions (a Shed Media Company) in association with Is or Isn’t Entertainment. Alex Graham and Lucy Carter from Wall to Wall and Lisa Kudrow, Dan Bucatinsky and Don Roos from Is or Isn’t Entertainment are the executive producers. Bryn Freedman is the co-executive producer.
FRIDAYS: 8-9 p.m. – “WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?” (premieres March 5) Don’t miss this premiere! This series looks to be an exciting series.
Thanks to Anastasia Tyler for the heads-up about this news!