Life Is a Laugh
Mishaps in life are perhaps the ones we remember most vividly. Tone shares the funny side of his hospital stay; Nina, who is blind and hearing-impaired, searches for the perfect volunteer driver; and Geraldine’s first hitchhiking adventure turns into an unforgettable journey of close calls and gratitude. Three storytellers, three interpretations of LIFE IS A LAUGH, hosted by Wes Hazard.
Episodes
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As Good As It Gets
S5 E10 - 26m 30s
How do we make the best of a situation? With imagination, initiative, and a willingness to take risks. And the results can be unexpected and amazing. Brendyn adds a roller coaster to his marriage proposal plan; Kristin discovers an unconventional remedy for pandemic fatigue; and Adam gets creative to deal with a nasty celebrity. Three storytellers, three interpretations of AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
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Off the Press
S5 E9 - 26m 30s
The news cycle spins faster than ever, and the flow of stories never seems to end. Yet we rarely learn the story behind the story. A young Joe gets a chance to meet the Pope; Rinaz immigrates to the US from Syria on Christmas Eve; and Shannon jumps hurdles in her quest to become a journalist. Three storytellers, three interpretations of OFF THE PRESS, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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Stay the Course
S5 E8 - 26m 30s
Staying in the game is hard. But when you hang in there for the ride, the memories you create can last a lifetime. Heather honors her father by running a road race dressed as Rudolph; Banafsheh learns a lesson from a disastrous dance performance; and Tim gives up watching sports for a year and discovers a new life. Three stories, three interpretations of STAY THE COURSE, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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For the Greater Good
S5 E7 - 26m 30s
It might be difficult for one person to truly make a difference. But by working together, through big and small actions, we can change the world. Mariama gets down and dirty for a cause; Adam volunteers as a human shield in the West Bank to experience the other side of the checkpoint; and Ronald stands up for interracial marriage. Three storytellers, three interpretations of FOR THE GREATER GOOD.
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Second Chance
S5 E6 - 26m 39s
How can you move forward when everything is lost? With luck...and a second chance. Mandy writes a eulogy for the mother she couldn’t connect with; Raquel tries to mend a family she lost at age 6; and a lost baby bird helps Warren channel his feelings about family. Three storytellers, three interpretations of SECOND CHANCE, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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Timeout
S5 E5 - 26m 30s
For most people, playing sports is about meeting personal challenges - from first tries on the field to last hurrahs on the sidelines. Andrew dreams of throwing a wiffle ball no-hitter; Kioko signs up for the Memory Ride; and Sophie & her sister become the first girls to play tackle football on a private all-boys team in NYC. Three stories, three interpretations of TIMEOUT, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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Serving with Honor
S5 E4 - 26m 30s
Service members and their families demonstrate their character and resolve in the most trying of circumstances. As a case manager working with refugees, former military Kevin challenges his assumptions about others; after penpalling her brother’s Navy buddies, Juli-anne understands the impact of her letters; and James tries to connect with his brother killed in the Vietnam War.
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Resilience
S5 E3 - 26m 40s
Houston, Texas - the nation’s most ethnically diverse metropolitan area - is a community of people who have learned the fine art of resilience. Sneha travels a difficult road from sickness to health; actors and improv turn Brendan’s playwriting from lemon into lemonade; and Ebony learns the secret to taming her stress. Three stories, three interpretations of RESILIENCE, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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Newsworthy
S5 E2 - 26m 30s
The news is often attention grabbing. But sometimes the story behind the story is just as interesting as the headlines. Phillip navigates civil rights strife in Boston, MA; Anne manages a local news phone line as Nixon’s White House collapses; and Jeff gives a disastrous speech with a very influential guest in the audience. Three stories, three interpretations of NEWSWORTHY, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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Changed Forever 9/11
S5 E1 - 26m 29s
Twenty years ago, 9/11 changed the world. People struggled to make sense of the terrible acts, and to rebuild their lives in its aftermath. After the death of his father, David Filipov goes to Afghanistan where a Pop-Tart takes on a whole new meaning; psychology professor Michael Sargent confronts his biases on an airplane; and Jude Treder-Wolff finds seeds of hope to fuel her work as a therapist.
Extras + Features
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As Good As It Gets | Promo
S5 E10 - 30s
How do we make the best of a situation? With imagination, initiative, and a willingness to take risks. And the results can be unexpected and amazing. Brendyn adds a roller coaster to his marriage proposal plan; Kristin discovers an unconventional remedy for pandemic fatigue; and Adam gets creative to deal with a nasty celebrity. Three storytellers, three interpretations of AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
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Off the Press | Promo
S5 E9 - 29s
The news cycle spins faster than ever, and the flow of stories never seems to end. Yet we rarely learn the story behind the story. A young Joe gets a chance to meet the Pope; Rinaz immigrates to the US from Syria on Christmas Eve; and Shannon jumps hurdles in her quest to become a journalist. Three storytellers, three interpretations of OFF THE PRESS, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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Stay the Course | Promo
S5 E8 - 29s
Staying in the game is hard. But when you hang in there for the ride, the memories you create can last a lifetime. Heather honors her father by running a road race dressed as Rudolph; Banafsheh learns a lesson from a disastrous dance performance; and Tim gives up watching sports for a year and discovers a new life. Three stories, three interpretations of STAY THE COURSE, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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For the Greater Good | Promo
S5 E7 - 30s
It might be difficult for one person to truly make a difference. But by working together, through big and small actions, we can change the world. Mariama gets down and dirty for a cause; Adam volunteers as a human shield in the West Bank to experience the other side of the checkpoint; and Ronald stands up for interracial marriage. Three storytellers, three interpretations of FOR THE GREATER GOOD.
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Second Chance | Promo
S5 E6 - 30s
How can you move forward when everything is lost? With luck...and a second chance. Mandy writes a eulogy for the mother she couldn’t connect with; Raquel tries to mend a family she lost at age 6; and a lost baby bird helps Warren channel his feelings about family. Three storytellers, three interpretations of SECOND CHANCE, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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Timeout | Promo
S5 E5 - 30s
For most people, playing sports is about meeting personal challenges - from first tries on the field to last hurrahs on the sidelines. Andrew dreams of throwing a wiffle ball no-hitter; Kioko signs up for the Memory Ride; and Sophie & her sister become the first girls to play tackle football on a private all-boys team in NYC. Three stories, three interpretations of TIMEOUT, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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Serving with Honor | Promo
S5 E4 - 30s
Service members and their families demonstrate their character and resolve in the most trying of circumstances. As a case manager working with refugees, former military Kevin challenges his assumptions about others; after penpalling her brother’s Navy buddies, Juli-anne understands the impact of her letters; and James tries to connect with his brother killed in the Vietnam War.
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Resilience | Promo
S5 E3 - 29s
Houston, Texas - the nation’s most ethnically diverse metropolitan area - is a community of people who have learned the fine art of resilience. Sneha travels a difficult road from sickness to health; actors and improv turn Brendan’s playwriting from lemon into lemonade; and Ebony learns the secret to taming her stress. Three stories, three interpretations of RESILIENCE, hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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Newsworthy | Promo
S5 E2 - 30s
The news is often attention grabbing. But sometimes the story behind the story is just as interesting as the headlines. Phillip navigates civil rights strife in Boston, MA; Anne manages a local news phone line as Nixon’s White House collapses; and Jeff gives a disastrous speech with a very influential guest in the audience. Three stories, three interpretations of NEWSWORTHY, hosted by Wes Hazard.
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Changed Forever 9/11 | Promo
S5 E1 - 30s
Twenty years ago, 9/11 changed the world. People struggled to make sense of the terrible acts, and to rebuild their lives in its aftermath. After the death of his father, David Filipov goes to Afghanistan where a Pop-Tart takes on a whole new meaning; psychology professor Michael Sargent confronts his biases on an airplane; and Jude Treder-Wolff finds seeds of hope to fuel her work as a therapist.
Schedule
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Stories from the Stage
Belonging
Tuesday
May 7
30 Minutes
Grace explains how a green station wagon helped her family become Americans; Chris searches for the meaning of home; Salil takes a different path. -
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Stories from the Stage
Belonging
Tuesday
May 7
30 Minutes
Grace explains how a green station wagon helped her family become Americans; Chris searches for the meaning of home; Salil takes a different path. -
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Stories from the Stage
Belonging
Friday
May 10
30 Minutes
Grace explains how a green station wagon helped her family become Americans; Chris searches for the meaning of home; Salil takes a different path. -
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Stories from the Stage
Belonging
Friday
May 10
30 Minutes
Grace explains how a green station wagon helped her family become Americans; Chris searches for the meaning of home; Salil takes a different path. -
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Stories from the Stage
Belonging
Friday
May 10
30 Minutes
Grace explains how a green station wagon helped her family become Americans; Chris searches for the meaning of home; Salil takes a different path. -
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Stories from the Stage
Body and Soul
Monday
May 13
30 Minutes
A woman discovers body gratitude through a harrowing medical journey; Shirley reconciles with the passing of a family friend; Milos harmonizes a birth injury with the redemptive melodies of his clarinet. -
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Stories from the Stage
Body and Soul
Tuesday
May 14
30 Minutes
A woman discovers body gratitude through a harrowing medical journey; Shirley reconciles with the passing of a family friend; Milos harmonizes a birth injury with the redemptive melodies of his clarinet. -
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Stories from the Stage
Body and Soul
Tuesday
May 14
30 Minutes
A woman discovers body gratitude through a harrowing medical journey; Shirley reconciles with the passing of a family friend; Milos harmonizes a birth injury with the redemptive melodies of his clarinet. -
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Stories from the Stage
Body and Soul
Friday
May 17
30 Minutes
A woman discovers body gratitude through a harrowing medical journey; Shirley reconciles with the passing of a family friend; Milos harmonizes a birth injury with the redemptive melodies of his clarinet. -
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Stories from the Stage
Body and Soul
Friday
May 17
30 Minutes
A woman discovers body gratitude through a harrowing medical journey; Shirley reconciles with the passing of a family friend; Milos harmonizes a birth injury with the redemptive melodies of his clarinet. -
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Stories from the Stage
Body and Soul
Friday
May 17
30 Minutes
A woman discovers body gratitude through a harrowing medical journey; Shirley reconciles with the passing of a family friend; Milos harmonizes a birth injury with the redemptive melodies of his clarinet. -
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Stories from the Stage
Youth Rising
Monday
May 20
30 Minutes
Beatriz grapples with being "too girly" in the world of STEM; Omar's mayoral race captures youthful idealism; Sara tells the story of young, climate education activists. -
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Stories from the Stage
Youth Rising
Tuesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Beatriz grapples with being "too girly" in the world of STEM; Omar's mayoral race captures youthful idealism; Sara tells the story of young, climate education activists. -
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Stories from the Stage
Youth Rising
Tuesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Beatriz grapples with being "too girly" in the world of STEM; Omar's mayoral race captures youthful idealism; Sara tells the story of young, climate education activists.
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