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True Life

True Life

Description: A reality show that follows unique persons in their everyday situations, and documents the problems and goals they face.
Genre: Documentary, Romance
Year Released: 1998
Number of seasons: 19
Number of episodes: 412
First episode air date: March 31, 1998
Awards: Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Series, MORE
Network: MTV
Executive Producers: Jordan Ross, Dave Sirulnick, Lauren Lazin, MORE
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