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This Is Your Life Season 5 Episodes

39 Episodes 1956 - 1957

Episode 1

Georgia Bowen

Wed, Sep 26, 1956

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Episode 2

Loring "Red" Nichols

Wed, Oct 3, 1956

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Episode 3

Alexandra Tolstoy

Wed, Oct 10, 1956

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Episode 4

Colonel Dean E. Hess

Wed, Oct 17, 1956

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Episode 5

Ernest Borgnine

Wed, Oct 24, 1956

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Episode 6

Darlene Miller

Wed, Oct 31, 1956

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Episode 7

Agness Underwood

Wed, Nov 7, 1956

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Episode 8

Ernest Breech

Wed, Nov 14, 1956

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Episode 9

Lou Costello

Wed, Nov 21, 195630 mins

Beloved comedian Lou Costello is the subject, detailing his partnership with Bud Abbott, his unsuccessful start in 1920s Hollywood, and the tragic drowning of Lou's not quite 1 year old son Lou Jr., nicknamed Butch.

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Episode 10

Alice Princess Siwundhla

Wed, Nov 28, 1956

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Episode 11

Phil Thatcher

Wed, Dec 5, 1956

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Episode 12

Tennessee Ernie Ford

Wed, Dec 12, 1956

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Episode 13

Pearl Routon

Wed, Dec 19, 1956

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Episode 14

Thomas Orley

Wed, Dec 26, 1956

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Episode 15

Mike Masaoka

Wed, Jan 2, 1957

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Episode 16

Gladys Workman

Wed, Jan 9, 1957

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Episode 17

Jack Dempsey

Wed, Jan 16, 1957

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Episode 18

Gloria Swanson

Wed, Jan 23, 195730 mins

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Episode 19

Commander Hugh Barr Miller Jr

Wed, Jan 30, 1957

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Episode 20

Constance Hope

Wed, Feb 6, 1957

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Episode 21

Katya Skotnicki

Wed, Feb 13, 1957

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Episode 22

Duke Kahanamoku

Wed, Feb 20, 1957

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Episode 23

Arries Ann Ward

Wed, Feb 27, 1957

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Episode 24

Lawrence Welk

Wed, Mar 6, 1957

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Episode 25

Ivy Baker Priest

Wed, Mar 13, 1957

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Episode 26

Dr. George Hays Gale

Wed, Mar 20, 1957

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Episode 27

Maureen O'Hara

Wed, Mar 27, 1957

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Episode 28

Buster Keaton

Wed, Apr 3, 1957

Tonight the subject is great silent comedian Buster Keaton, second only to Chaplin in his day, inspired by the forthcoming release of "The Buster Keaton Story," whose star, Donald O'Connor, is among the guests paying tribute.

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Episode 29

Tommy Sands

Wed, Apr 10, 1957

Rock and Roll singing star Tommy Sands is caught off guard, while talking with Tennessee Ernie Ford. Ralph Edwards discusses Sands' recent performance on the Hallmark Hall of Fame, and proceeds to bring on his family, old teacher and two buddies that were in the service with him in Japan.

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Episode 30

Lieutenant Edward N. Bliss Jr.

Wed, Apr 17, 1957

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Episode 31

Lila Lee

Wed, Apr 24, 1957

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Episode 32

Minnie Pearl

Wed, May 1, 1957

Grand Ole Opry comedienne Minnie Pearl is the surprise honoree in this episode featuring several of her friends, family members, and associates.

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Episode 33

Ted Husing

Wed, May 8, 1957

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Episode 34

Ruth Davis

Wed, May 15, 1957

Ruth Davis, mother of movie star Bette Davis, is paid tribute by family and longtime friends. This episode was done at the suggestion of Bette Davis, who in 1971 was also paid tribute to by the program.

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Episode 35

Dr. Lee De Forest

Wed, May 22, 1957

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Episode 36

Thelma White

Wed, May 29, 1957

Thelma White, the former vaudeville and B movie star, is paid a tribute by friends, family, and associates. The episode also details Ms. White's past battles with health and her current career as a talent agent.

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Episode 37

Rachel Saint

Wed, Jun 5, 1957

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Episode 38

Jesse L. Lasky

Wed, Jun 12, 1957

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Episode 39

Guy Gabaldon

Wed, Jun 19, 1957

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