Specials 2008
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Premiered2008-05-02T02:30:00Z on Showtime
Runtime26m
Total Runtime54m (2 episodes)
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
GenresDocumentary

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The Peabody Award-winning public radio series that combines journalism with opinion, fiction and biography becomes this highly anticipated TV series hosted by Ira Glass.

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2008-05-02T02:30:00Z

Special 1 This American Life - Live!

2008-05-02T02:30:00Z — 26m

77-minute cut of This American Life - Live!, the May 1, 2008 show at NYU that was simulcast to theaters across the country promoting the second season. This was a DVD extra from the season 2 set, but aired on the radio and in theaters prior to the start of Season 2 on television.

2008-09-05T02:30:00Z

Special 2 No Respect

2008-09-05T02:30:00Z — 28m

This episode examines comedians and their audiences. It includes segments about performing for a rowdy crowd, and a piece about Mike Birbiglia's worst gig ever