Unearthing the Past

Nick Sheedy has been researching family histories for more than 25 years, during which time he has been blessed with unparalleled opportunities to expand the depth and breadth of his genealogical research skills. He has worked on a wide variety of projects, including general family histories, unknown parentage, probate cases, and large population studies for genetic medical research. For twelve years, he worked with an amazing team of genealogists, historians, researchers, and producers to create one of the most popular shows on PBS - Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - as the Associate Genealogist starting during production for Season 2, and then as Lead Genealogist for Seasons 7 through 11. Nick makes his home in the Flathead Valley of Western Montana with his wife Chelsea and four sons.

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From Gershwin to Garland (live concert)

Born in Indianapolis, Richard Glazier began studying piano at age six and was inspired at nine by the Gershwin score of the film Girl Crazy, which led to a formative friendship with Ira Gershwin and a lifelong dedication to the American Popular Songbook. He earned degrees from Indiana University and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Music, which honored him with its Alumni Achievement Award. An award-winning pianist and international competition winner, Glazier is known for programs that combine virtuosic performances with storytelling, vintage images, and rare film clips celebrating Broadway and Hollywood’s golden age. He has produced three nationally broadcast PBS television specials, earning multiple honors including four Telly Awards, appeared on PBS NewsHour, recorded six albums for Centaur Records, and most recently had a project broadcast on Turner Classic Movies.

From the Dugout to the Vineyard

Dusty Baker enjoyed a 16-season Major League Baseball playing career with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland A’s. He later became a legendary manager for the Giants, Cubs, Reds, Nationals, and most recently the Houston Astros, earning multiple Manager of the Year honors, surpassing 2,000 regular-season wins, and capturing a World Series title in 2022. Renowned for his leadership and excellence on the field, Baker has carried those same values into the world of winemaking. Alongside Chik Brenneman, he founded Baker Family Wines, a venture that reflects his passion, pride, and commitment to producing exceptional wines for the future.

America's Test Kitchen + PBS Tour

Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster are longtime colleagues and co-hosts of America’s Test Kitchen, known for their expertise in recipe development, testing, and food science. Both trained at the America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Illustrated kitchens, where they built reputations as meticulous cooks, editors, and on-camera educators. Together, they bring a warm, practical, and deeply knowledgeable approach to teaching home cooks how to achieve reliable, flavorful results.