This Is the Life (1952–1988)
"The Fisher Family" (original title)

Long-running religious series featuring dramatizations of contemporary problems and how they were resolved using a Christian solution.

Stars:

Nelson Leigh, John Bryant, Mary Ellen Kay

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Nelson Leigh	...	Pastor Martin (6 episodes, 1952-1967)
John Bryant	...	Don Griffin (4 episodes, 1952-1968)
Mary Ellen Kay	...	Joan Bentley (3 episodes, 1955-1966)
Paul Carr	...	Alfred (3 episodes, 1968-1980)
Yale Summers	...	Dr. Ted Hines (3 episodes, 1970-1978)
Barry Truex	...	Paul Crocker (2 episodes, 1957-1967)
Jan Arvan	...	Balthasar (2 episodes, 1961-1967)
Walter Brooke	...	Dr. Armstrong (2 episodes, 1967-1977)

Storyline

Each week, "This is the Life" presented dramas dealing with contemporary problems and how they were resolved using a Christian solution. Examples might include a professional baseball player who had betrayed the trust of his team; a college student who was mourning the loss of his girlfriend in a car accident; a recovering alcoholic struggling with the temptation to jump off the wagon; and a couple contemplating divorce. In the early years, the program featured the Fisher family, a "typical family" from Middleburg in an unnamed Midwestern state; in later years, the programs featured new characters and settings.

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Plot Keywords:

three word title

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

This Is the Life

Company Credits

Production Co:

International Lutheran Laymen's League

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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