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Family life in wartime America could be fun…if you had a sense of humor! Here's William Bendix as the clamorous-yet-caring father and "revoltin'" riveter Chester A. Riley, who always seemed to end up on the silly side of things!
Through 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes from 1944, Riley cozies up to the boss, competes with the neighbors, and causes all manner of comic calamity. Paula Winslow, Conrad Binyon, Sharon Douglas, and John Brown co-star, as the Riley family soldiers on through vacation troubles, miscommunications, and screwy celebrations.
Includes a Program Guide by Daniel Riedstra.
Episodes Include: Van Planten Theater 02-20-44; The Houseboat Vacation Part 1 08-27-44; The Houseboat Vacation Part 2 09-03-44; A Model Boat for Junior's Birthday 09-10-44; Roswell Spends the Weekend at the Beach with the Rileys 09-17-44; Making Each Other Jealous 09-24-44; Muley's Surprise Party for Riley 10-08-44; The Boss's Son-In-Law 10-22-44; Piano Lessons for Junior 11-05-44; Big Football Bet 11-12-44; Turkey Hunt 11-19-44; Bridesmaid Babs 11-26-44; Most Popular Boy 12-03-44; Riley's Mash Note at Night School 12-10-44; Roswell's a Guest for Christmas 12-24-44; New Year's Eve Party 12-31-44
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What a revoltin' development THIS is!
I like to describe THE LIFE OF RILEY as "radio's comfort food." It's nothing fancy, but there's nothing more satisfying then spending a half-hour with William Bendix who, as Chester A. Riley, was the yardstick for all the doltish dads that populated the history of situation comedy. The star of RILEY, of course, was actor John Brown; his portrayal of somber undertaker Digby "Digger" O'Dell made the mortician one of radio's most memorable characters...not to mention adding a necessary touch of macabre humor to add perfect seasoning to the goulash that is LIFE OF RILEY. You can't go wrong with any of Radio Spirits' many RILEY compendiums.
