This Is Your Life (1952)

Synopsis

This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards from 1952 to 1961. In the show, the host surprises a guest, and proceeds to take them through their life in front of an audience, including special guest appearances by colleagues, friends and family. Edwards revived the show in 1971-72, while Joseph Campanella hosted a version in 1983. Edwards returned for some specials in the late 1980s, before his death in 2005. The show originated as a radio show on NBC Radio airing from 1948 to 1952.

Where to watch

Stream

• fuboTV

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Ralph Edwards as Self - Host
• Dinah Shore as Self
• Charles 'Buddy' Rogers as Self
• Fran Allison as Self
• Stephen Boyd as Self
• James Gleason as Self
• Edgar Bergen as Self
• Jack Webb as Self
• Mack Sennett as Self
• Eddie Cantor as Self

If you liked This Is Your Life, try

• NOVA
• American Experience
• How It's Made
• American Masters
• Biography
• Top Gear
• Who Do You Think You Are?
• Mysteries at the Museum