The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley (1953-1958)

EndedScripted showComedy

1313 Blue View Terrace, Los Angeles, California, the residence of the Riley Family: Chester, a riveter with Stevenson Aircraft and Associates; his wife Peggy; and their children, Babs and Junior. 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 problem.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E35Here Comes ConstanceMay 23, 1958
S06E34Help for HoneybeeMay 16, 1958
S06E33Live ModernMay 9, 1958
S06E32Dudley Comes to TownMay 2, 1958
S06E31Annie's Radio RomanceApr 25, 1958
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Life of Riley' premiere?

'The Life of Riley' premiered on October 4, 1953.

Who played the lead role in 'The Life of Riley'?

William Bendix played the lead role of Chester A. Riley.

What was Chester A. Riley's occupation in the show?

Chester A. Riley was a riveter in an aircraft plant.

Who played Riley's wife, Peg Riley, in the show?

Marjorie Reynolds played the role of Peg Riley.

What was the name of Riley's daughter in the show?

Riley's daughter was named Babs Riley.

What was the name of Riley's son in the show?

Riley's son was named Junior Riley.

Who played Riley's best friend, Gillis, in the show?

Tom D'Andrea played the role of Jim Gillis.

What was Gillis' occupation in the show?

Gillis was a fellow aircraft plant worker in the show.

What was Riley's catchphrase in the show?

Riley's catchphrase was "What a revoltin' development this is!"

Who was Riley's next-door neighbor in the show?

Riley's next-door neighbor was Waldo Binny.

Who played the role of Waldo Binny?

Sid Tomack played the role of Waldo Binny.

What was the name of Riley's boss in the show?

Riley's boss was named Mr. Stevenson.

Who played the role of Mr. Stevenson?

Wesley Morgan played the role of Mr. Stevenson.

What was the main setting of the show?

The main setting of 'The Life of Riley' was the Riley family home.

What was the show's genre?

'The Life of Riley' was a sitcom.

How many episodes were produced for 'The Life of Riley'?

There were a total of 217 episodes produced for the show.

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