The Life Of Riley
Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.
Cast: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Tom D'Andrea
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26 episodes
- 1. Babs' School ElectionBabs is running for President of her college's freshman class. Riley attempts to provide unwanted assistance to her election campaign meet with predictable disaster.CC30minJan 2, 1953
- 2. Riley's Gift from the BossRiley receives a letter from the president of the airplane plant in which he works, Cyrus P. Cunningham, announcing that the company will honor Riley's ten years of service with a luncheon in the boardroom the following day.CC30minJan 9, 1953
- 3. Riley's New SuitRiley needs a new suit. When his kids decide to surprise him with one, he begins thinking he's crazy because the only suit he has to use keeps disappearing.CC30minJan 16, 1953
- 4. The Cake ContestRiley replaces Peg's baking-contest entry with a store-bought cake.CC30minJan 23, 1953
- 5. Riley's Kiss in the DarkRiley tries determining the identity of a woman who kissed him in the dark.CC30minJan 30, 1953
- 6. Riley Proves His ManhoodPeg goes to work in a run-down café.CC30minFeb 6, 1953
- 7. Riley's Sister CissyRiley makes a last-ditch attempt to marry off his sister Cissy.CC30minFeb 13, 1953
- 8. Riley and the Bean ContestRiley goes all out to win a car in a bean-counting contest.CC30minFeb 20, 1953
- 9. Riley the ScoutmasterRiley sets up as Scoutmaster when Junior's regular scoutmaster must take a leave of absence for the troop. Also, Riley sets out to show his wife that a man can do all the household duties in half the time a woman can.CC30minFeb 27, 1953
- 10. Riley Invades the Fight GameRiley is pitted against boxer Lou Nova at a charity bazaar.CC30minMar 6, 1953
- 11. Riley's Lost WeekendThe Rileys swap houses with "Square Head" Malloy for three days.CC30minMar 13, 1953
- 12. Junior Wins the Soapbox DerbyJunior's efforts to build a racer are hampered by unwanted advice.CC30minMar 20, 1953
- 13. Riley's Family ReunionRiley'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.CC30minMar 27, 1953
- 14. Riley's Business VentureRiley tries supplementing his wages by buying a hamburger stand.CC30minApr 3, 1953
- 15. Riley Camps OutFeeling that their families don't sufficiently appreciate them, Riley and Gillis decide to spend their vacation camping at a remote mountain cabin - and come to appreciate their lives back in the suburbs.CC30minApr 10, 1953
- 16. Riley Steps OutRiley picks up two banquet tickets discarded by his boss.CC30minApr 17, 1953
- 17. Riley's OperationRiley's sore throat is traced to his tonsils and he's ordered to have them removed. It's all his family and friends can do to get him to the hospital for his operation.CC30minApr 24, 1953
- 18. Riley the Executive TypeRiley is dismayed when his spur-of-the-moment resignation is accepted.CC30minMay 1, 1953
- 19. Riley Engages an EscortRiley's efforts to secure a date for Babs to the Sadie Hawkins dance backfire.CC30minMay 8, 1953
- 20. Riley Cultivates BabsWhen Babs' friends see her out with Riley, rumors fly that she's dating a rich older man.CC30minMay 15, 1953
- 21. Riley's Uncle BaxterPeg's uncle captivates the Rileys with stories of his war heroism.CC30minMay 22, 1953
- 22. Riley Outwits CupidRiley tries dissuading Babs from going steady.CC30minMay 29, 1953
- 23. Riley Gets EngagedAt the laundromat Chester meets an attractive French miss upset over her visa expiration. The lady explains that if it appears that she's to be married she can stay. Riley becomes engaged to her but explaining to wife Peg is difficult.CC30minJun 5, 1953
- 24. Riley Punishes JuniorRiley is named Father of the Month by his lodge.CC30minJun 12, 1953
- 25. Riley Meets a RivalHoping to make Riley jealous, Peg invites an old flame for dinner.CC30minJun 19, 1953
- 26. Riley the Typical WorkerA trip to Hawaii is offered to the most average employee where Riley is employed. Deciding he has the prize in the the bag Chester acts in ways that jeopardize his chances of winning.CC30minJun 26, 1953
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Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.
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