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In the same spirit of the radio show, the televised version of THIS AMERICAN LIFE takes a look at stories culled from all over the country. Ira Glass and a small team of radio producers and filmmakers spent six months on the road. The result is true stories that are dramatic, emotional, and often funny.

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02x06 John Smith Aired: Jun. 08, 2008

A look at the large number of people named John Smith, including an 11-week old baby who was supposed to be a boy, and a 23 year old man in Wyoming … [continue reading]

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The show had 2 seasons and 12 episodes air between 2007 and 2008.

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Directors

  • Christopher Wilcha (12 episodes)
  • Adam Beckman (2 episodes)
  • G.J. Echternkamp (1 episodes)

Writers

  • Ira Glass (2 episodes)
  • Nancy Updike (1 episodes)
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