I can see that you are a true historian because you really always ought to ask that question about anybody at a different place or a different time: What's the same and what's different?
I wouldn't want to do a 'Maury Povich' show. Baby daddy! Who's your daddy? Who's your mama? I wouldn't want to do that kind of show.
The thornbush is the old obstacle in the road. It must catch fire if you want to go further.