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The Life of Riley is an American radio situation comedy series of the 1940s that was adapted into a 1949 feature film, as well as two different television series, and a comic book.
Gillis decides to play a joke on his friend Riley, leading Chester to believe Peg is expecting again. Riley is both worried and excited about being a dad again and Peg doesn't understand her husband's kind behavior.
The Life of Riley was a 30-minute family sitcom that started airing on CBS radio on April 12, 1941. It starred William Bendix as the lead character Chester A. Riley, a simple aircraft plant worker with a very complicated life. "What a revoltin' development this is!"
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Riley's family is selected to appear in a radio program that brings parents and a child together for a family reunion - and plants hidden microphones throughout the house to capture their unrehearsed reactions to the event.
Stories relate the trials and tribulations of a not-too-bright husband and his family. Jackie Gleason's bug-eyed portrayal of Riley did not catch on, and the program was canceled after only one season. Version Two Show Type: NBC Sitcom First Telecast: January 2, 1953 Last Episode: May 28,1958 Last
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Synopsis 2: Brooklyn's Chester A. Riley (William Bendix) will find his new ranch house falls short of a fast-talking real-estate. agent's description. Riley and wife Peg will forsake their city home in Los Angeles for a few days stay at the ranch, leaving the children, Bab and Junior at home.
