American radio situation comedy series of the 1940s
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Most people get their tonsils out once, if at all. Chester A. Riley got his out three times. How? Listen to the end of the show for an explaination.Originally aired on February 23, 1951. This is episode 307 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
A Legacy Of Laughs features The Life Of Riley this week. We'll hear Mother's Day Dinner, from May 14, 1944. Listen to more from The Life Of Riley https://www.archive.org/download/rr12024/LOL271.mp3 Download LOL271 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio
Chester A. Riley is on the verge of a nervous breakdown, so his wife, Peg, decides to take him to Palm Springs.Originally aired on February 16, 1951. This is episode 306 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Chester A. Riley takes dance classes with their flirty neighbor, Louella. The only problem is that he has to pose as her husband to get the lessons for free.Originally aired on February 9, 1951. This is episode 305 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Babs wants to get into a hoity toity sorority, but snobby Helene Bidwell threatens to blackball her unless she stops seeing a certain young man.Originally aired on February 2, 1951. This is episode 304 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Life of Riley 44-12-31 (051)New Year's Eve Party
Today's program is a flashback to a time when Chester A Riley becomes engaged to both Peg and his boss's daughter, Tillie Boomer.Originally aired on January 26, 1951. This is episode 303 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Riley's Case of nerves
Recently, Riley had been going through the monthly bills and was beset with troubles. Where might Riley cut corners? Where might he get extra cash to help out? He is…
Chester A. Riley runs into some opposition and a hard reality check when he makes Junior's Boy Scout troop do all the housework that he told Peg that he would do.Originally aired on January 19, 1951. This is episode 302 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Life of Riley 44-12-24 (050)Roswell's a Guest for Christmas
This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we open with "The Life of Riley" in the episode “The Christmas Club,” which first aired on December 23rd, 1949. In this festive episode, Chester A. Riley, portrayed by William Bendix, struggles to hide his Christmas club savings from his family, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings. The cast includes Paula Winslowe as Peg Riley, John Brown as Digby "Digger" O'Dell, and Wesley Morgan as Junior Riley. Following that, we tune into the "Abbott and Costello Show" for "The Christmas Show," originally broadcast on December 23rd, 1943. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello bring their iconic comedy to the holiday season, involving a hilarious quest to buy a Christmas tree and a mix-up involving Santa Claus himself. The duo is joined by regulars such as Mel Blanc and Arthur Q. Bryan in supporting roles. Our third show features "The Christmas Seals Show," a charity radio special guest starring Frank Sinatra, which highlights the importance of supporting the fight against tuberculosis through the purchase of Christmas Seals stamps. Sinatra lends his voice to both song and story, encouraging listeners to contribute to the cause. He's supported by a lineup of guest stars and a full orchestra, adding to the festive spirit and charitable appeal. We conclude with "Moonlight Serenade," a show starring Glen Miller and his orchestra. In the "Christmas Show," broadcast on December 24th, 1941, listeners are treated to a selection of yuletide classics and big band favorites. This episode offers a warm, musical celebration of the holiday season, showcasing Miller's signature sound that has captivated audiences for decades. Together, these episodes offer a rich tapestry of holiday entertainment, blending comedy, music, and goodwill, perfect for ushering in the festive spirit on Vintage Classic Radio.
Instead of a romantic anniversary celebration, Chester A. Riley finds every way possible to make his wife, Peg, as mad as a hornet.Originally aired on January 12, 1951. This is episode 301 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.show less
When Peg's father comes for a visit, he convinces Riley to demand a raise, with disastrous results.Originally aired on January 5, 1951. This is episode 300 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Life of Riley 45-10-27 084 The Football Game
Friends, this month we take a look at the interesting life of one Riley Hansard Crabb. From his years in Hawaii and the Akualele Research Group to his time with the Borderland Science Research Association and into some of the stranger talks/books/booklets he's published. And yes, there are some Keel-ian almost Hellier-esque connections to be made. We weren't able to cover every aspect of his vast catalog, so we encourage you to check out the links in the show notes to learn more!
Friends, this month we take a look at the interesting life of one Riley Hansard Crabb. From his years in Hawaii and the Akualele Research Group to his time with the Borderland Science Research Association and into some of the stranger talks/books/booklets he's published. And yes, there are some Keel-ian almost Hellier-esque connections to be made. We weren't able to cover every aspect of his vast catalog, so we encourage you to check out the links in the show notes to learn more!
When Peg gets a job waiting tables so she can have some money for Christmas presents, Chester A. Riley thinks he has to prove he's still a man who can take care of his family.Originally aired on December 15, 1950. This is episode 297 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
This is Your FBI: Kidnapping Shotgun Hadley followed by The Life of Riley: Christmas Club.
Rileys Jilted Sister Visits
The Life of Riley with William Bendix- “Thanksgiving with the Gillises,” aired on November 29, 1947.The Life of Riley was a radio sitcom that aired from 1944 to 1951. It was later developed into a movie and a TV series.
Chester A. Riley can't simply be happy that his son, Junior, has started a lawn mowing business. No, Riley has to worm his way in and take control of everything.Originally aired on December 8, 1950. This is episode 296 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
In spite of being a married man with two kids, Riley feels he must choose between dating his new foreman's daughter or losing his job.Originally aired on December 1, 1950. This is episode 295 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Join us for a Thanksgiving Special on Vintage Classic Radio during this Saturday's "Saturday Matinee." We begin with "The Life of Riley" in the episode "Thanksgiving Flashback," originally aired on November 19, 1948. In this nostalgic episode, Chester Riley reminisces about past Thanksgiving celebrations, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt misunderstandings typical of the Riley household. The show stars William Bendix as Chester Riley, supported by Paula Winslowe as Peg, his wife, and John Brown as the ever-scheming Digby "Digger" O'Dell. Next, we step back to November 18, 1940, for the "Burns and Allen Show." This episode finds George Burns and Gracie Allen preparing for a festive Thanksgiving, only to encounter their usual mix-ups and misunderstandings. Alongside George and Gracie, the episode features regulars such as Bill Goodwin, the show's announcer, and musicians like Meredith Willson. Before our final presentation, we'll enjoy a musical interlude with Frank Sinatra singing "Homesick, That's All," offering a touch of melancholic nostalgia. We conclude with "The Jack Benny Show," in the episode "Jack Dreams He is a Turkey," which first aired on November 21, 1943. In this amusing holiday special, Jack Benny experiences a hilarious dream sequence where he imagines himself as a turkey just before Thanksgiving. This episode features Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, and Don Wilson, with the show sponsored by Jello. To cap off our Thanksgiving Special, Kay Kyser and his orchestra will play the classic "Shine On Harvest Moon," sending us off with a melody perfect for the season. Join us for a blend of comedy, music, and Thanksgiving spirit this Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio.
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When Babs mistakenly gets arrested, Riley over-reacts and locks her in her room.Originally aired on November 24, 1950. This is episode 294 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Peg tells Junior the story of her first date with Riley.Originally aired on November 17, 1950. This is episode 293 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
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When a local store offers a new Hudson automobile for the person that can correctly guess the number of beans in a bowl, Chester A. Riley becomes a bean-counter.Originally aired on November 10, 1950. This is episode 292 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Life of Riley 44-10-29 (042)Halloween Haunted House
When Riley finds out that Babs' boyfriend is worth one million dollars, he puts them on the fast-track to a wedding.Originally aired on November 3, 1950. This is episode 291 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Peg needs a new stove, but her less than honest husband, Chester A. Riley, thinks she can win one by baking a chocolate cake.Originally aired on October 27, 1950. This is episode 290 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Support Breaking Walls at https://www.patreon.com/thewallbreakers Created by Irving Brecher, the best-known incarnation of The Life of Riley came to the air Sunday January 16th, 1944 at 3PM eastern time over The Blue Network. It starred William Bendix as Chester A. Riley and was sponsored by The American Meat Institute. Riley was easily exasperated, but difficult to defeat. The difficulty increased by degrees with the flimsiness of Riley's cause. Bendix was born on January 14th, 1906 in Manhattan, New York. He came out of the New Jersey Federal Theater project, a latecomer to the profession, beginning at thirty when the grocery store he was running went out of business. His film career began in 1942. He was often the hooligan with the heart of gold. Riley was his most famous character. It co-starred the previously heard Hans Conreid as Uncle Baxter with John Brown as both Riley's friend Gillis and the undertaker, Digger O'Dell. Paula Winslowe was Riley's long-suffering wife Peg. Sharon Douglas was Babs and Conrad Binyon played Junior. The Life of Riley proved popular enough that in June of 1944 it was moved to Sundays at 10PM. When the series returned for the fall, its October 1944 rating was 4.7. On Sunday, October 29th, 1944 Junior was dared by his friends to visit the haunted Sherman house. He ropes Riley into going with him. Jeanette Nolan guest-stars on the show as Mrs. Sherman, who isn't a ghost, but is in fact a widow who lost her husband in the War and became a shut-in afterwards. Beginning in the fall of 1945 it moved to NBC where it was a mainstay for six seasons. It peaked in 1947-48 with a rating of 20.1, good for fourteenth overall that year. A TV version debuted in October of 1949, first with Jackie Gleason as Riley and later with William Bendix playing the familiar role for five years.
Chester A. Riley is trying to dodge a bill collector from the Gold Coast Collection Agency. Then he encounters another revoltin' development when he learns the name of the business owned by the father of Bab's boyfriend.Originally aired on October 20, 1950. This is episode 289 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Chester A. Riley finally buys a car, but when it comes to passing his driving exam, well, that's another matter.Originally aired on October 13, 1950. This is episode 288 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Chester A. Riley wants to wish his parents a Happy Anniversary, but he panics when they can't come to the phone.Originally aired on October 6, 1950. This is episode 287 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
When Peg gets a letter in the mail that she won't let him see, Riley thinks Peg has a boyfriend on the side.Originally aired on June 23, 1950. This is episode 285 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Riley fights the notion of having a TV in his house, but reconsiders it when he faces the reality of being alone while his family goes elsewhere so they can watch TV.Originally aired on June 16, 1950. This is episode 284 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Riley reads a news article about a spicy book and decides to read Babs's copy of it. The only problem is she switched the book's cover and he reads all about a campfire girl. Naturally, Riley gets confused and in over his head.Originally aired on June 9, 1950. This is episode 283 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Riley's wife, Peg, simply wants her husband, Chester A. Riley, to remember her birthday. When he promises to take her to see the musical, South Pacific, Riley ends up being Riley and Peg's birthday becomes unforgettable.Originally aired on June 6, 1950. This is episode 282 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
David Sanders is not coming to Ohio State. But you knew that. Today, we put that quest to bed with Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter. The Dean gives his stance on offensive line recruiting and offers context for the current situation. We then dive into remaining targets in '25, offensive linemen on the radar for '26 and so much more. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chester A. Riley's wife, Peg, enters a beauty contest where Riley is one of the judges.Originally aired on May 26, 1950. This is episode 281 of The Life of Riley.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Riley has never liked Bab's boyfriend, Simon Vanderhoffer. He likes him even less when he gets a job with the power company.Originally aired on May 5, 1950. This is episode 278 of The Life of Riley.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
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