This American Life 8 items | updated Aug 1 2011

The televised version of the award-winning Public Radio Show hosted and executive produced by Ira Glass, “This American Life” tells compelling, unscripted first-person stories culled from across America. For the TV show, which made its basic cable premiere on Current TV in January 2011, Glass and a small team of radio producers and filmmakers traveled the country visiting Iowa pig farms, following a first-time filmmaker in California, photographing a raucous night at an Illinois hot dog stand and more. The results are true stories that are dramatic, emotional, and often hilarious.
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The Wieners Circle: This American Life 4 comments | 02:16

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Love Is The Worst Influence: This American Life 27 comments | 01:46

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Men With Beards Wanted: This American Life 5 comments | 02:00

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A Little Bit of Revenge: This American Life 1 comment | 02:17

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Episodes

Reality Check Monday, January 10, 10/9c A rancher attempts to clone his family's favorite bull, and other stories.
Growth Spurt Monday, January 17, 10/9c A 9/11 widow copes with her husband's death using comedy, and other stories.
The Cameraman Monday, January 24, 10/9c A filmmaker sets out to expose his alcoholic stepfather on camera, but creates an unexpected portrait.
God's Close-Up Monday, January 31, 10/9c Artists and amateur photographers attempt to create images of God.
My Way Monday, February 7, 10/9c A boy decides to swear off love. A politician vows to run for office without telling a lie.
Pandora's Box Monday, February 14, 10/9c Farmers try to engineer the perfect pig, and hot dog vendors bring out Chicago's worst.
Escape Monday, February 21, 10/9c Philadelphia teenagers find freedom on horseback, and other stories.
Two Wars Monday, February 28, 10/9c Two foreigners find themselves in the United States in the aftermath of two very different wars.
Going Down in History Monday, March 7, 10/9c Two convicts try to escape prison using dental floss, and other stories.
Fighters Monday, March 14, 10/9c Two boxers face off in a match that neither can afford to lose, and other stories.
Scenes from a Marriage Monday, March 21, 10/9c A husband's obsession with a legal battle leads him to question his marriage.
John Smith Monday, March 28, 10/9c In-depth portraits of people growing up and growing old --who all happen to share the name John Smith.
No Respect Monday, April 4, 10/9c Unknown comics perform for a rowdy crowd, and one stand-up describes his worst gig ever.

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Inspired by the award-winning Chicago Public Radio show of the same name, "This American Life" travels the country in search of compelling stories told by everyday people in their own words - with a little help from host and series creator Ira Glass. Each episode features a quirky cast of characters, from a cloned Brahman bull to a Chicago hot dog vendor, brought together by the unique theme that connects their unforgettable tales.

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