Americans are a "quick-fix society?" Gotta love these generalizations... In any case, as far as this program goes, there is just one hour (including commercials) to get the story across out of the dozens of hours spent conducting the actual research. I think the whole point of these episodes is to give people an idea of what can be found about our ancestors and the part they may have played in American History. As far as documentation, census records were clearly shown along with actual correspondence from one of the friends reporting on the death of SJP's ancestor in the gold fields. There was also the deed to the actual claim. As far as the Salem Witch Trials, there were court documents cited just for starters. Of course there isn't going to be time to give microfilm/page numbers and other source material, but it gave viewers an idea of what kinds of records are out there to be gleaned. Would I have liked to have seen more on the actual research process? Of course. However, I think the main aim of this series was entertainment, as is with all television, and there is a history lesson thrown in to boot. Furthermore, who knows how many people will have been bitten by the genealogy bug that prompts them to undertake a search of their own roots - a search that, who knows, might end up providing to a long lost relative YOU have been trying to find? Jane M. Howard Pets are NOT disposable! Spay, Neuter, Adopt! _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2