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This American Life

Summary The widely popular, award-winning Chicago Public Radio show of the same name debuted on the small screen on March 22, 2007 on Showtime. Drawing on compelling stories from everyday folks culled from six months on the road, host Ira Glass and company create a specific brand of radio and television entertainment that is uniquely American.

Directed By: Christopher Wilcha

Written By: Ira Glass, Adam Beckman, Alex Blumberg, Julie Snyder, David Schisgall, Christopher Wilcha

  • TV-14
  • SHOWTIME
  • Apr 19, 2007
  • 28 m
  • TV-14
  • SHOWTIME
  • Apr 19, 2007
  • 28 m
This American Life
S1 • Episode 5
Growth Spurt
Air Date: Apr 19, 2007
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Summary The widely popular, award-winning Chicago Public Radio show of the same name debuted on the small screen on March 22, 2007 on Showtime. Drawing on compelling stories from everyday folks culled from six months on the road, host Ira Glass and company create a specific brand of radio and television entertainment that is uniquely American.

Created By: Ira Glass

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Episode 1 • Mar 22, 2007 • 29 m
Reality Check
Three stories of people who hatched plans in the hopes of making their dreams come true, but were snapped back to reality by unpleasant outcomes.
Episode 2 • Mar 29, 2007 • 28 m
My Way
Four segments that explore the cost of stubbornness, including a man who refuses to acknowledge some important events in his wife's life; a politician who attempts to win an election without ever lying.
Episode 3 • Apr 5, 2007 • 29 m
God's Close-up
Episode 4 • Apr 12, 2007 • 29 m
The Cameraman
Episode 5 • Apr 19, 2007 • 28 m
Growth Spurt
What do you do if you're unhappy with where you are in life? Some people simply will themselves to the next stage.
Episode 6 • Apr 26, 2007 • 29 m
Pandora's Box
Three stories of the unexpected consequences of trying new things including scientists that accidentally discover a way to erase memories and later get surprising requests from people who want their own minds wiped clean.

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