List of 1996 This American Life episodes

In 1996, there were 40 original This American Life episodes; the first nine were broadcast under the original name of the program Your Radio Playhouse. * Episode 8 – "New Year"Air Date: 1996-01-03Description: Stories that reflect back on 1995 * Episode 9 – "Julia Sweeney"Air Date: 1996-01-10Description: When comedian Julia Sweeney and her brother both got cancer, she decided to tell the story the best way she knew how: in a comedy club. It might seem like a strange choice, but what resulted is halfway between standup comedy and true-life diary entries. * Prologue * Act 1: Julia's Brother Gets Cancer – Julia Sweeney * Act 2: Julia Gets Cancer – Julia Sweeney * The Kinks, Complicated Life * Willie Nelson, These Are Difficult Times * Episode 10 – "Double Lives"Air Date: 1996-01-17Desc

List of 1996 This American Life episodes

In 1996, there were 40 original This American Life episodes; the first nine were broadcast under the original name of the program Your Radio Playhouse. * Episode 8 – "New Year"Air Date: 1996-01-03Description: Stories that reflect back on 1995 * Episode 9 – "Julia Sweeney"Air Date: 1996-01-10Description: When comedian Julia Sweeney and her brother both got cancer, she decided to tell the story the best way she knew how: in a comedy club. It might seem like a strange choice, but what resulted is halfway between standup comedy and true-life diary entries. * Prologue * Act 1: Julia's Brother Gets Cancer – Julia Sweeney * Act 2: Julia Gets Cancer – Julia Sweeney * The Kinks, Complicated Life * Willie Nelson, These Are Difficult Times * Episode 10 – "Double Lives"Air Date: 1996-01-17Desc