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Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characters, acquiring a growing sense of who he and his real family are.

Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee Keith Carradine!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 03, 2013

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...


Symphony Space Presents THALIA FOLLIES, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012

Tonight, October 25 marks the return of THALIA FOLLIES, NYC's only political cabaret series, coming back for its ninth season of songs, sketches, and satire on all the issues New Yorkers hold dear. Always funny, definitely pointed, and often moving, these original evenings created by Symphony Space'...


Michael McKean, Ed Begley Jr. to Join Christopher Guest's HBO Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Ed Begley Jr. have joined the cast of Christopher Guest's new HBO docu-style comedy FAMILY TREE in recurring roles....


VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Guest's New HBO Series FAMILY TREE
by - March 18, 2013

Below, get a first look at the new HBO series FAMILY TREE which was picked up straight to series with an eight-episode order. The series, which will air simultaneously on the BBC2 in the U.K., will premiere in May....


HBO Comedy Series FAMILY TREE, Starring Chris O'Dowd, to Premiere This Spring
by Tyler Peterson - January 04, 2013

Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characte...


Symphony Space To Present EXIT, STAGE LEFT, 10/13 & THALIA FOLLIES, 10/25 - 10/27
by Patrick Nugent - October 04, 2012

On Saturday, October 13 (7:30 pm), Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia hosts Parallel Exit in EXIT, STAGE LEFT, the story of a theatre performance that just can't seem to go right. Thursday, October 25 marks the return of THALIA FOLLIES, NYC's only political cabaret series, coming back for its nin...


Celestial Shore Debuts 10X Today
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2013

The word went out about Celestial Shore's debut full-length, 10x, back in winter with the release of the balmy I'm-so-done-with-you track 'Valerie.' And sound travels: the Brooklyn trio has joined Portland, OR-based label Hometapes (whose sonic family tree includes Bear In Heaven, Megafaun, Matthew ...


Disney XD's 'Fandom' Slate to Feature Marvel, STAR WARS & More
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2013

Disney XD will transform to Disney Fandom, a three-night programming event that celebrates fans and showcases programming from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and more TUESDAY, JULY 30 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT - 1:00 a.m., ET/PT) on the Disney XD platform. The special event geared tow...


Edie Falco, Marisa Tomei & More Set for 'Who Do You Think You Are?' on NBC
by Kelsey Denette - January 06, 2012

Viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities when NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" returns for its third season on Friday, February 3 (8-9 p.m. ET). The celebrities who star in the series are Martin Sheen, Marisa Tom...


Reelz to Premiere THE CAPONES Reality Series 1/28
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2013

ReelzChannel today announced the new premiere date for The Capones is Tuesday, January 28, 2014 with two episodes airing back to back starting at 10pm ET/PT. After the premiere week, viewers will see one new episode of The Capones each week on Tuesdays at 10pm ET/ PT....


B.J. Newing's KINGDOM & FOUNDATION is Released
by Christina Mancuso - July 18, 2013

Kingdom is one of the largest plantations in the southern states and Camberley has become one of the most important estates in the whole area. After studying the plans for a period of time, Hector Rawlinson felt very sure that with the aid of a large workforce, he would be able to complete the promi...


New Book Reveals Family History
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013

According to author Betty O'Grady Matiskella, like a tree, a family finds strength in its roots. A family history is a legacy. She works to uncover the deep roots of her O'Grady family and record them with great care and fidelity in her remarkable publication, Descendants of Patrick O'Grady and Mary...


National Geographic to Explore Great Mysteries Throughout History on Fridays, Begin. 1/11
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2012

For 125 years, National Geographic has been at the forefront in exploration, conservation and scientific research. But exploration is about more than just climbing mountains and crossing oceans. It means asking tough questions, taking on challenges and relentlessly pushing toward the next frontier. ...


Edie Falco to Be Featured on Tonight's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2012

Actress Edie Falco will be featured on tonight's episode of NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? In the series, viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities. ...


Kelly Younger's THIS WORLD WE KNOW Wins Firehouse Theatre's 2013 Festival of New American Plays
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013

Firehouse Theatre has announced the winner of the 11th Annual Festival of New American Plays, Kelly Younger's This World We Know. Based in Los Angeles, Younger is an award-winning playwright with work staged off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally. The Festival took place June 6 - 9, generousl...


AncestorEbooks Reports Dramatic Changes to FamilySearch.org
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2013

AncestorEbooks reports on changes that have taken place to FamilySearch.org that will create a subtle change to the way GEDCOM files are downloaded....


Nat Geo Premieres New Series GOING APE Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 13, 2013

GOING APE, premiering tonight, May 13, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel (NGC), following the new hit series Brain Games, looks to our primate predecessors to understand human interaction and social dynamics....


RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Steve Guttenberg to Visit RACHEL RAY, 12/16
by Nicole Rosky - December 15, 2011

Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Steve Guttenberg visit ABC's "The Rachael Ray Show" this Friday, December 16 to discuss his return to Broadway and receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. "The Rachael Ray Show" airs weekdays 10:00 - 11:00am on ABC Channel 7 in the New Yo...


Chicago Solo Theatre Presents 185 BUDDHAS WALK INTO A BAR at Studio-Be Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2013

Chicago Solo Theatre brings two award winning Chicago based solo performers together for a night of top notch performance at Studio-Be, Chicago's best BYOB theatre venue....


Jason Sudeikis Among Celebrities to Appear on NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Premiering 2/3
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2012

Viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities when NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' returns for its third season on Friday, February 3 (8-9 p.m. ET). The celebrities who star in the series are Martin Sheen, Marisa Tom...


ABC News Goes Pink for Fight Against Breast Cancer
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2013

ABC News Goes Pink is a wake-up call and a conversation starter to help American women make breast health a priority and spend as much time, energy and money taking care of their breasts as their beauty. It is also a call to alert American men who are at risk and may not know the facts....


Michael McKean, Ed Begley Jr. to Join Christopher Guest's HBO Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Ed Begley Jr. have joined the cast of Christopher Guest's new HBO docu-style comedy FAMILY TREE in recurring roles....


RELATIVELY SPEAKING to Shutter on Broadway Jan. 29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen and directed by John Turturro, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a total of 153 performances including 35 previews and 118 regular performances. ...


Destination America to Premiere BBQ PITMASTERS: FATHER VS. SON, 1/28
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013

Mixon and his son, Michael, are traveling America's barbecue circuit together, checking out the country's most revered BBQ joints, and most importantly, going head-to-head in a father/son cooking rivalry that will rock the roots of BBQ nation... or at least the Mixon family tree. BBQ PITMASTERS: FAT...


TLC Presents UNITED BATES OF AMERICA Tonight, 8/13
by TV News Desk - August 13, 2012

Tonight, August 13 at 9 PM ET/PT, TLC welcomes another supersized family in UNITED BATES OF AMERICA, an all-new series following Gil & Kelly Jo Bates and their large brood of 19 children, ranging in age from six-months to 23-years old....






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