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This American Life Season 2, Ep. 6 "John Smith"

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The true life stories of several Americans with the name John Smith, from an 11-week-old boy whose parents expected a girl, to a 46-year-old Texan, welcoming his son home from Iraq.
  • Directed by: Christopher Wilcha
  • Runtime: 51 minutes
  • Original air date: June 08, 2008
  • Network: Showtime
 
  
 
 

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6. John Smith
  June 8, 2008
The true life stories of several Americans with the name John Smith, from an 11-week-old boy whose parents expected a girl, to a 46-year-old Texan, welcoming his son home from Iraq.
 
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Episode 6, "John Smith"
Synopsis: The true life stories of several Americans with the name John Smith, from an 11-week-old boy whose parents expected a girl, to a 46-year-old Texan, welcoming his son home from Iraq.
Original air date: June 8, 2008
Runtime: 51 minutes
ASIN: B002V87A52
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,628 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
This American Life Season 2
Synopsis: Based on the wildly popular public radio show, This American Life explores a theme -- fiascos, do-gooders, conventions, the job that takes over your life - and transforms the stories into something funny or poignant, enlightening or bizarre. Boundary-pushing and adventurous, host Ira Glass crafts eclectic documentaries to capture contemporary culture with artistry and innovation. The show examines the details of life that go unnoticed -- and tries to discern what they mean.
Creator: Ira Glass
Season year: 2009
Network: Showtime
ASIN: B002V87A48
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