This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
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.
Series Cast
Status / Type
Ended (Documentary)
Seasons / Episodes
9 Seasons | 289 Episodes
Network
Genres
Seasons
Season 1
38 Episodes • 1952
Season 2
39 Episodes • 1953
Season 3
38 Episodes • 1954
Season 4
39 Episodes • 1955
Season 5
39 Episodes • 1956
Season 6
38 Episodes • 1957
Season 7
38 Episodes • 1958
Season 8
12 Episodes • 1959
Season 9
8 Episodes • 1961
