Ira Glass, who has hosted the radio version of "This American Life" since 1995, will serve as the primary narrator on the cable television version of the program. (Dougless A. Barnes/Showtime) Dougless A. Barnes/Showtime

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'This American Life' reliably delivers true stories told truly

By Matthew Gilbert

Globe Staff / March 18, 2007

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Telling a true story can be a tricky business, especially the truth part. After dragging the darn thing out of the river, you want to dry it out, sand it down, polish it. You want to structure the story for effect, usually with an accent on the rousing finale. If you're a reality TV producer, you also want -- no, ... (Full article: 638 words)