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Ira Glass to co-produce "Wenceslas Square" film adaptation

By Rachel Dovey on 10:40 AM on March 13, 2009

Ira Glass is doing it again. The spectacled This American Life host/producer is planning to help adapt the short story "Wenceslas Square," which aired on the show last summer, for the big screen.... read more

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How awesome was Revenge of the Book Eaters? A ticket price breakdown

By Courtney Balestier on 3:00 PM on October 21, 2008

As far as bargains go, Oct. 7th's Revenge of the Book Eaters was like paying for a burger and being served filet mignon. Talented, witty and charming filet mignon. ... read more

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This American Life on this American economic strife

By Rachael Maddux on 5:47 PM on October 13, 2008

If Nick Marino's 5 Songs to Assuage Your Bailout Blues did no such thing, or if you're still wondering what got you into a situation where you had bailout blues to assuage in the first place, then I suggest cozying up to your iTunes, fireside chat-style, and listening to what Ira Glass and his pals over at This American Life have to say about it all.... read more

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Ira Glass, Paul Simon, others to host 826NYC benefit

By Michael Saba on 7:43 AM on September 29, 2008

826NYC, brainchild of McSweeny's wizard David Eggers, will be having its third annual Bookeaters benefit next month to raise money for their children's writing program. The program has attracted the likes of David Byrne, Sufjan Stevens and Feist in years past, and this year's line-up looks no less impressive. ... read more

Found in: Books, News

Ira Glass to bring This American Life to a theater near you

By Christina Hansen on 8:35 PM on March 29, 2008

Radio and television host Ira Glass will be bringing his show This American Life to the silver screen for a one-night only event of exclusive material, special guests and Q&A. On the evening of May 1, This American Life Live! will be broadcast via satellite to theaters across the country from New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Glass will be debuting never-before-seen stories and outtakes from his show, and answering questions from the audience. Several special, currently unnamed guests will also make appearances. This American Life debuted on Chicago airwaves in 1995. Glass eschewed interviews with celebrities... read more

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