tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post3193472038072608179..comments2024-02-23T03:17:22.061-06:00Comments on Destination: Austin Family: Genealogy Television Programs Sprouting UpThomas MacEnteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09925130637060406529noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-45909498384939054602009-11-24T23:47:49.911-06:002009-11-24T23:47:49.911-06:00I saw the TV ads for "Find My Family" an...I saw the TV ads for "Find My Family" and first thought "Ack! They're ripping off 'The Locator!'" But I suppose there's room for both in the TV lineup. I'm even more excited about "Who Do You Think You Are?"Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190803664723501679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-47805664254447889462009-11-21T00:38:18.987-06:002009-11-21T00:38:18.987-06:00Thomas,
This is the second article this month abou...Thomas,<br />This is the second article this month about a television show with a finding lost family theme. On November 4, Tracy at <a href="http://multitudeofsens.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Multitude of -sens</a> wrote<br /><a href="http://multitudeofsens.blogspot.com/2009/11/tv-for-genealogists-locator.html" rel="nofollow">TV for Genealogists: The Locator</a>. I finally had time to watch a couple of <br /><a href="http://www.wetv.com/the-locator/episodes.php" rel="nofollow">episodes</a> and it is very much like <i>Find Your Family</i>.<br /><br />I remember very well when Great Britain went gen-crazy over WDYTYA. American researchers were told to not to bother requesting records for a few months because the archives were inundated with new researchers and long queues. I think we may have a similar effect here if they ever actually air the NBC program. I think these two shows are a good sign. My fingers are crossed!Kathryn Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508373744866161837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-2921864588662190612009-11-19T12:21:55.301-06:002009-11-19T12:21:55.301-06:00I saw this very same commerial Thomas. I also wond...I saw this very same commerial Thomas. I also wondered what is taking producers so long to realize that shows like Who Do You Think You Are? will have mass appeal. It certainly will encourage many to take a closer look a genealogy as a rewarding hobby. However, I believe those of us who are already knee deep can offer wonderful guidance to those who have yet to step into the pool. It can be at times overwhelming if your not familiar with the lay of the land.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598994683893095499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-46625021519462527812009-11-19T10:24:27.733-06:002009-11-19T10:24:27.733-06:00I love what you wrote about "the stories behi...I love what you wrote about "the stories behind the research." I may quote you when I spring my new direction in writing my family's cattle rustling story to my editor! As I've told the story over and over, it's become clear that my story of research has become a part of the story. There are also facts and interesting twists that don't necessarily fit in the narrative. So now I am working at weaving the narrative and my research journey together.Gayle Greshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225415106454396883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-50642546997701756922009-11-19T09:38:16.112-06:002009-11-19T09:38:16.112-06:00You're way more optimistic than I am. I'm ...You're way more optimistic than I am. I'm expecting methodology air time to be minimal. Must make room for product placement, you know.<br /><br />But I will watch and be out there online, waiting to help anyone who wants to uncover their family history. The rewards are great and hope these shows portray that experience.Amy Coffinhttp://wetree.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-86887953645602982432009-11-19T09:04:42.300-06:002009-11-19T09:04:42.300-06:00Thomas,
Great insight, and you make great points!...Thomas,<br /><br />Great insight, and you make great points! That is exactly what I've been stressing on my blog. Trying to encourage people to discover their family history, and at the same time use sound genealogical research processes. As genealogists, in order for us to appeal to wider audiences, we have to break it down and not use phrases like, "sound genealogical research processes." ;) It has a lot to do with marketing. We have to attract people with the heartfelt and/or humorous stories, then show them how we found the stories. It can be done without using technical jargon, and most of all, it can be fun. After all, everyone has a story waiting to be found ~ just as heartfelt and/or humorous as the next person's family story.<br /><br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440331516671118735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077536894458666315.post-7250751828609149092009-11-19T08:49:05.330-06:002009-11-19T08:49:05.330-06:00Very interesting! I LOVE what you've done to y...Very interesting! I LOVE what you've done to your blog. Nice! :)Herstoryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815842259130817555noreply@blogger.com