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00:00 Introduction
0:34 Bill Hader’s great-grandfather joins WWII
1:17 Bill Hader finds interesting details about his ancestor’s wartime experience
2:41 Bill Hader’s great-grandfather survives a life-changing WWII impairment

[AncestryUS]

Have you encountered a shocking story of bravery in your family history? Could you see yourself acting the same way your ancestor did?

[ENigma-umzw]

I love the picture they used opening up with “comedian bill hader is soft spoken self effacing and gentle above all else” but it’s like a picture from Barry and he’s really intense looking

[nostradamus]

His Grandfather would be proud of his grandson's talent and ability to make people happy.

[Samwell-L]

Wow, genuinely and calmly asking “how do you feel?” is such a lovely thing to say interviewing a celebrity. I imagine a lot of the time they're asked they don’t get to give honest answers. Give that guy a raise

[cilross]

The resemblance between Mr. Hader and his great-grandfather is striking.

[GinaxMusic]

I love that this series approaches this celebrities as people and allows us to connect through our common humanity. The desire to know where we come from is so innately human. I love it.

[joelspringman]

Hader is not only a good comedic actor, he's also impressive in serious roles.

[bradleyboyer]

Bill should feel proud that he had such a fearless and principled ancestor.

[davidcooke]

I have my grandfathers diary he kept in the war. One of my most prized possessions, even though I can't read German. I had it translated though, and suffice it to say, I am not a fraction of the man he was. RIP Opa Paul

[TheMichaelBeck]

My great grandfather served in WWI and my grandfather lied about his age to join the Army TWO YEARS BEFORE PEARL HARBOR and served in Air Force for 28 years. I'm a retired Army veteran. A big thank you to Bill's great grandfather and all those who served.

[dianaverano]

Bill looks like his ancestor. Great looks run your family Bill

[dblackout]

My ancestor died in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Raymond Wright, part of 2nd Infantry was a machine gunner for the US who died the day before the armistice. A local historian that knew unit movements almost to the day believes he would have likely died from disease and not combat on that particular day.

[alexrseeberger]

i love hearing about other people’s great grandparents it’s always so long ago. my great grandma is still kicking and my great grandfather passed away a few years ago. when i was born i had two living great-great grandmothers.

[BORN-to-Run]

HE looks VERY SIMILAR to his great-grandfather!
I found that astounding!

[sarahwestling]

Wow. There’s a striking similarity in their appearance.

[IPlayOneOnT.V.]

Finding out BH's great-grandfather was born in Racine, Wisconsin is golden to me, also being a Wisconsinite. I wonder how he got to Nebraska.

[vinniemystery]

I still can't believe he's related to the LEGENDARY CAROL BURNETT

[LH-krod]

They always look so much like their ancestors. As my kids look like their great- grandparents. I'd love to know a bit more about how specific sets of features are handed down, as it seems impossible, given that we wouldnt have more than 12.5% of their DNA. I look more like my great grandma than i do my mum!

[avalondreaming]

That's incredible considering Arthur's parents were from Germany. I wonder if he spoke German? I'd like to know how to get WWI records. Both of my grandfather's fought in France.

[stephenbrinckerhoff]

My grandfather was a gas victim in WW1 also. He retained his sight but he lost around one-third of one lung and part of the second too.