William Bendix
Chester A. Riley
Series
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6.73 votes195330mEndedComedy
Synopsis
“'What a revoltin' development this is!"”
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Babs' School ElectionNow viewing1953-01-0230mBabs is running for President of her college's freshman class. Riley attempts to provide unwanted assistance to her election campaign meet with predictable disaster.
- 2. Riley's Gift from the Boss1953-01-0930mRiley 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.
- 3. Riley's New Suit1953-01-1630mRiley 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.
- 4. The Cake Contest1953-01-2330mRiley replaces Peg's baking-contest entry with a store-bought cake.
- 5. Riley's Kiss in the Dark1953-01-3030mRiley tries determining the identity of a woman who kissed him in the dark.
- 6. Riley Proves His Manhood1953-02-0630mPeg goes to work in a run-down café.
- 7. Riley's Sister Cissy1953-02-1330mRiley makes a last-ditch attempt to marry off his sister Cissy.
- 8. Riley and the Bean Contest1953-02-2030mRiley goes all out to win a car in a bean-counting contest.
- 9. Riley the Scoutmaster1953-02-2730mRiley 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.
- 10. Riley Invades the Fight Game1953-03-0630mRiley is pitted against boxer Lou Nova at a charity bazaar.
- 11. Riley's Lost Weekend1953-03-1330mThe Rileys swap houses with "Square Head" Malloy for three days.
- 12. Junior Wins the Soapbox Derby1953-03-2030mJunior's efforts to build a racer are hampered by unwanted advice.
- 13. Riley's Family Reunion1953-03-2730mRiley'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.
- 14. Riley's Business Venture1953-04-0330mRiley tries supplementing his wages by buying a hamburger stand.
- 15. Riley Camps Out1953-04-1030mFeeling 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.
- 16. Riley Steps Out1953-04-1730mRiley picks up two banquet tickets discarded by his boss.
- 17. Riley's Operation1953-04-2430mRiley'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.
- 18. Riley the Executive Type1953-05-0130mRiley is dismayed when his spur-of-the-moment resignation is accepted.
- 19. Riley Engages an Escort1953-05-0830mRiley's efforts to secure a date for Babs to the Sadie Hawkins dance backfire.
- 20. Riley Cultivates Babs1953-05-1530mWhen Babs' friends see her out with Riley, rumors fly that she's dating a rich older man.
- 21. Riley's Uncle Baxter1953-05-2230mPeg's uncle captivates the Rileys with stories of his war heroism.
- 22. Riley Outwits Cupid1953-05-2930mRiley tries dissuading Babs from going steady.
- 23. Riley Gets Engaged1953-06-0530mAt 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.
- 24. Riley Punishes Junior1953-06-1230mRiley is named Father of the Month by his lodge.
- 25. Riley Meets a Rival1953-06-1930mHoping to make Riley jealous, Peg invites an old flame for dinner.
- 26. Riley the Typical Worker1953-06-2630mA 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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Marjorie Reynolds
Peg Riley
Tom D'Andrea
Jim Gillis
No photo Wesley Morgan
Junior Riley
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FAQ
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Is The Life Of Riley available to watch online?
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How many seasons does The Life Of Riley have?
The Life Of Riley has 6 seasons and 219 episodes.
When did The Life Of Riley first air?
The Life Of Riley first aired in 1953.
Is The Life Of Riley still running?
The Life Of Riley's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Life Of Riley?
The Life Of Riley is classified as Comedy.