American radio situation comedy series of the 1940s
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Juvenile Delinquency
On Episode 7 of Season 6 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the November 6, 1951 broadcast from Life With Luigi, “Luigi Opens A New Antique Shop,” and the December 10, 1944 broadcast from The Life Of Riley, “Riley Goes to Night School.” Enjoy!
Big Variety Old Time Radio Podcast. (OTR) Presented by Chemdude
Suggestion Contest
Life of Riley 45-01-07 (052) Silver Gloves Boxing Tourney
Rerun of 3rd podcast episode.The Riley Family needs a place to live. Husband and father, Chester A. Riley, comes up with a plan to solve their problem. Originally aired on January 16, 1944.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
Riley and Gillis buy a car
Life of Riley 44-12-24 (050) Roswell's a Guest for Christmas
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Rileys Tonsillectomy
Life of Riley 49-11-25 255 Thanksgiving Dinner with the Boss
Life of Riley 47-11-29 177 Thanksgiving with the Gillises
Life of Riley 45-10-27 084 The Football Game
Join us for a laughter-filled excursion into the delightful and sometimes chaotic life of Chester A. Riley with the radio program "The Life of Riley." Starring the lovable and well intentioned Riley, brilliantly portrayed by William Bendix, this classic radio sitcom invites audiences to revel in the humorous escapades of an everyday family man. In the fictional California suburb of Waldo, Riley is the lovably bumbling husband and father, navigating the challenges of work, family, and his ever-present good intentions. From comical misunderstandings to the endearing mishaps that arise from his earnest efforts, each episode captures the essence of post-war domestic life with wit and warmth. This episode was originally broadcast November 19th, 1944 on the Blue Network.
Life Of Riley-Turkey Hunt 1944-11-19
The Sonic Stage Players present the final trilogy of live horrors from the Bicentennial Theatre. Adapted and Directed with production by Jack J. Ward. Recording by Mike Miller and starring, Jack Ward, Betty Senger, Barb Moxom, Jim Warburton, Jason Pyett, Judith Thompson, Katherine LeBlanc, Wanda Candolini, and with Julia Moxsom providing practical sound effects. Our second act comes from "The Life of Riley" with "Haunted House"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sonic Stage Players present the final trilogy of live horrors from the Bicentennial Theatre. Adapted and Directed with production by Jack J. Ward. Recording by Mike Miller and starring, Jack Ward, Betty Senger, Barb Moxom, Jim Warburton, Jason Pyett, Judith Thompson, Katherine LeBlanc, Wanda Candolini, and with Julia Moxsom providing practical sound effects. Our second act comes from "The Life of Riley" with "Haunted House"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life of Riley 44-10-29 (042)Halloween Haunted House
Riley and Gillis have been lifelong pals. His wife Peg, isn't so sure how long that will last at the go and together on buying a car. He seems blinded…
Riley and Pegg complained over the lack of attention in a recent school newsletter. After doing the hard work of helping install swimming pool, his boss gets all the credit.…
Join us for a laughter-filled excursion into the delightful and sometimes chaotic life of Chester A. Riley with the radio program "The Life of Riley." Starring the lovable and well intentioned Riley, brilliantly portrayed by William Bendix, this classic radio sitcom invites audiences to revel in the humorous escapades of an everyday family man. In the fictional California suburb of Waldo, Riley is the lovably bumbling husband and father, navigating the challenges of work, family, and his ever-present good intentions. From comical misunderstandings to the endearing mishaps that arise from his earnest efforts, each episode captures the essence of post-war domestic life with wit and warmth. This episode was originally broadcast January 28th, 1945 on the Blue Network.
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The Park Supervisor
Life of Riley 44-02-13 (005)Telephone Story
Riley is stricken with fear, anxiously waiting his imminent death. A car back fires, but is mistaken for gunshots, and Riley swoons. What brought on this high suspense? Flashback to…
The scene, Riley's weekly poker game. Conversation turns to the topic of how to handle a woman. Back home, in the reality of the domestic world where Peg deals with…
Riley and the kids serve mom breakfast in bed. After the family moment, Peg gives Riley a gift for Mother's Day. The kids are curious and ask her to tell…
Baxter Goes To New York
Riley Plans To Build A House
The Lux Radio Theater put on a condensed radio version of the movie, The Life of Riley.Originally aired on May 8, 1950. 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 is too afraid to ask his boss for some extra leave so they can visit their friends and family in New York.Originally aired on June 29, 1951. This is episode 324 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.
Sick of his overspending, Peg takes Riley off the checking account, forcing him to forge her name.Originally aired on June 15, 1951. This is episode 322 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 forgets Peg's birthday but redeems himself when he gets her tickets to the ballet. That is until their flirty neighbor, Louella, gets in the way.Originally aired on June 1, 1951. This is episode 320 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.
Junior wins the soap box derby but gets disqualified when Riley lies and claims he designed the car.Originally aired on May 18, 1951. This is episode 318 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 thinks that a pickpocket stole his pay envelope. So, he borrows $60 from his flirty neighbor, Louella, because he is afraid to face his wife, Peg, with the truth. When he tries to thank Louella with a gift, well, things get a little out of hand.Originally aired on May 11, 1951. This is episode 317 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 Riley wants to take a job in Arabia, he runs into a snafu when asked to produce his marriage certificate.Originally aired on May 4, 1951. This is episode 316 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 will not allow Babs to go out with any guy, and when she brings one home, Riley hovers like a helicopter. So, Babs solves the problem by moving out.Originally aired on April 27, 1951. This is episode 315 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 the Power goes out, someone kisses Riley. He thinks it was Louella, so he panics.Originally aired on April 20, 1951. This is episode 314 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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An old acquaintance from Brooklyn visits Riley and brags about his cushy government job. So, Riley does whatever it takes to pass the civil service exam.Originally aired on April 13, 1951. This is episode 313 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 faced with being 40 years old, Riley freaks out and tries to turn back the hands of time.Originally aired on April 6, 1951. This is episode 312 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 agrees to become a rent collector in order to pay off his four months of past due rent. The only problem is that he and his family become outcasts in their own neighborhood.Originally aired on March 30, 1951. This is episode 311 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 thinks that the principal of his son's school is a gambler trying to bribe Junior to throw the championship basketball game.Originally aired on March 23, 1951. This is episode 310 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 Riley comes home after working second shift and finds his family is still out for the evening, he responds in typical Riley fashion and puts them on a time clock.Originally aired on March 16, 1951. This is episode 309 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 Riley inadvertently burns down the home of their flirty neighbor, Louella, he feels obligated to let her stay in their spare room. His wife, Peg, has a different opinion on the matter.Originally aired on March 2, 1951. This is episode 308 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.