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This American LifeNational Public Radio's long-running documentary series makes the leap to TV, telling stories culled from all across the nation. Host Ira Glass (who's pulling double-duty on the TV show as he's also the host on radio) and a team of filmmakers spend months on the road finding stories they think would be interesting to viewers -- stories involving Iowa pig farms, an Illinois hot-dog stand and a man who spends several hours a day in his family's mausoleum, among other tales. Many of the stories featured on the show were originally told on the radio show, with video added for the TV audience.No live or upcoming content available at this time
S2, EP7 "No Respect"A look at comedians and their audiences includes kids learning to fight bullies; Mike Birbiglia.
S2, EP6 "John Smith"Several people share the name John Smith.
S2, EP5 "Every Marriage is a Courtroom"Cartoonist Chris Ware animates a true story about marriage; a husband is obsessed with a legal battle.
S2, EP4 "Underdogs"Boxers in Tennessee face off in an important match; New York children learn to fight bullies the old fashioned way.
S2, EP3 "Going Down in History"Wisconsin convicts attempt to escape prison using dental floss; high-school students pose for yearbook snapshots; a man has a 30-year obsession with a bird.
S2, EP2 "Two Wars"A young Iraqi embarks on an American road trip; a Bulgarian man in Rhode Island has an ongoing argument with his American wife.
S2, EP1 "Escape"People escape home but do not go far away; Philadelphia teenage boys use old-school transportation; a young man fights for independence from his mother.
S1, EP6 "Pandora's Box"Three stories of unexpected consequences of innovation.
S1, EP5 "Growth Spurt"Effecting positive change.
S1, EP4 "The Camera Man"Cartoonist Chris Ware; a filmmaker documents his alcoholic stepfather.
S1, EP3 "God's Close-Up"Getting closer to God; an artist serves dinner to a diverse group.
S1, EP2 "My Way"Stories exploring the cost of stubbornness include a boy who decides never to fall in love and a politician who tries to win an election without telling a single lie.
S1, EP1 "Reality Check"People try to make their dreams come true but sometimes fail.
National Public Radio's long-running documentary series makes the leap to TV, telling stories culled from all across the nation. Host Ira Glass (who's pulling double-duty on the TV show as he's also the host on radio) and a team of filmmakers spend months on the road finding stories they think would be interesting to viewers -- stories involving Iowa pig farms, an Illinois hot-dog stand and a man who spends several hours a day in his family's mausoleum, among other tales. Many of the stories featured on the show were originally told on the radio show, with video added for the TV audience.
Original Air Date: Mar 22, 2007
Genres: News/TalkPremiumTV Series
Rating: TV14
Playback: HD
2 seasons available on demand (13 episodes)
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