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This Is Your Life

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  • 1950-1993
  • 9 Seasons
  • NBC
  • Documentary, Family, Talk & Interview
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Each week, an unsuspecting celebrity would be lured by some ruse to a location near the studio. The celebrity would then be surprised with the news that they are to be the featured guest. Next, the celebrity was escorted into the studio, and one by one, people who were significant in the guest's life would be brought out to offer anecdotes. At the end of the show, family members and friends would surround the guest, who would then be presented with gifts. These usually included jewelry, a scrapbook of memories, a home 16 mm projector and a camera.

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Ralph Edwards
Self - Host
Bob Warren
Self - Announcer
Eddie Cantor
Self

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Episode 1

Maria Spirtos

Sun, Sep 25, 1960

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Awards

  • 1957 - Golden Globe - Television Achievement - winner
  • 1955 - Primetime Emmy - Best Audience, Guest Participation or Panel Program - winner
  • 1953 - Primetime Emmy - Best Audience Participation, Quiz or Panel Program - nominated
  • 1959 - Primetime Emmy - Best Panel, Quiz or Audience Participation Series - nominated

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