Larry David didn't have to look beyond his own family tree for his Emmy-nominated portrayal of Bernie Sanders on 'Saturday Night Live,' as it's been revealed the funnyman is related to the U.S. senator. The Seinfeld co-creator and Sanders are actually third cousins. David came to the realization while filming an upcoming episode of the PBS show, 'Finding Your Roots', hosted by historian Henry Louis Gates. The show researches the family histories of various celebrities. #InsideEdition
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