"This American Life" (2007)TV series 2007-????

Creator:

Ira Glass

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

22 March 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.

Cast

Ira Glass

...

Himself (12 episodes, 2007-2008)

Runtime:

USA:22 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Filming Locations:

USA

Company:

Killer Films

Resembles the radio show to a T!

Being a fan of NPR's "This American Life" for so many years, I couldn't wait to see this show from the moment I heard about it. Just like the radio show, the television series finds fascination in the mundane, tells the stories that might otherwise never be told. And with each story, perhaps, you might gain a little insight into what makes different people tick.

Ira Glass's narration is always just enough, never overbearing, and the presentation is visually very artistic. The soundtrack accompanying the narration and interviews is just as fitting as it is on the radio show, and it really just makes a great transition from radio to television.

If you enjoy creative documentary-style storytelling, this is certainly a show you'll enjoy.