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The Life of Riley

Season 1 1952 - 1953

  • 1953-01-03T01:30:00Z on NBC
  • 25m
  • 13h (26 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Comedy
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. Stories relate the trials and tribulations of a not-too-bright husband and his family. Jackie Gleason's bug-eyed portrayal of Riley did not catch on, and the program was canceled after only one season. Version Two Show Type: NBC Sitcom First Telecast: January 2, 1953 Last Episode: May 28,1958 Last Telecast: August 22, 1958 Episodes: 217 B/W Episodes NBC Broadcasting History January 2,1953 - June 8,1956....Fridays 8:30 P.M. September 14,1956 - May 23,1958....Friday 8:00 P.M.

26 episodes

Series Premiere

1953-01-03T01:30:00Z

1x01 Bab's School Election

Series Premiere

1x01 Bab's School Election

  • 1953-01-03T01:30:00Z30m

Babs is running for President of her college's freshman class. Riley attempts to provide unwanted assistance to her election campaign meet with predictable disaster.

1x02 Riley's Gift From The Boss

  • 1953-01-10T01:30:00Z30m

On his tenth anniversary at the aircraft plant, Riley thinks he's being given a car as a reward for his good work there.

1953-01-17T01:30:00Z

1x03 Riley's New Suit

1x03 Riley's New Suit

  • 1953-01-17T01:30:00Z30m

After Riley tears his suit on his way to work, Babs and Junior plan to buy him a new one as a birthday present.

1953-01-24T01:30:00Z

1x04 The Cake Contest

1x04 The Cake Contest

  • 1953-01-24T01:30:00Z30m

Riley replaces Peg's baking-contest entry with a store-bought cake.

1953-01-31T01:30:00Z

1x05 Riley's Kiss In The Dark

1x05 Riley's Kiss In The Dark

  • 1953-01-31T01:30:00Z30m

When the lights go off at a fancy party, an unknown woman kisses Riley.

1953-02-07T01:30:00Z

1x06 Riley Proves His Manhood

1x06 Riley Proves His Manhood

  • 1953-02-07T01:30:00Z30m

Peg goes to work in a run-down café.

1953-02-14T01:30:00Z

1x07 Riley's Sister Cissy

1x07 Riley's Sister Cissy

  • 1953-02-14T01:30:00Z30m

Riley makes a last-ditch attempt to marry off his sister Cissy.

1x08 Riley And The Bean Contest

  • 1953-02-21T01:30:00Z30m

Riley goes all out to win a car in a bean-counting contest.

1953-02-28T01:30:00Z

1x09 Riley And The Scoutmaster

1x09 Riley And The Scoutmaster

  • 1953-02-28T01:30:00Z30m

Riley 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.

1x10 Riley Invades The Fight Game

  • 1953-03-07T01:30:00Z30m

Riley is pitted against boxer Lou Nova at a charity bazaar.

1953-03-14T01:30:00Z

1x11 Riley's Lost Weekend

1x11 Riley's Lost Weekend

  • 1953-03-14T01:30:00Z30m

The Rileys swap houses with "Square Head" Malloy for three days.

1x12 Junior Wins The Soapbox Derby

  • 1953-03-21T01:30:00Z30m

Junior's efforts to build a racer are hampered by unwanted advice.

1953-03-28T01:30:00Z

1x13 Riley's Family Reunion

1x13 Riley's Family Reunion

  • 1953-03-28T01:30:00Z30m

Riley'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.

1953-04-04T01:30:00Z

1x14 Riley's Business Venture

1x14 Riley's Business Venture

  • 1953-04-04T01:30:00Z30m

Riley and Dudley decide to go into business for themselves.

1953-04-11T01:30:00Z

1x15 Riley Camps Out

1x15 Riley Camps Out

  • 1953-04-11T01:30:00Z30m

Riley and Gillis decide to go camping to escape the boredom that's crept into their daily lives.

1953-04-11T01:30:00Z

1x16 Riley Steps Out

1x16 Riley Steps Out

  • 1953-04-11T01:30:00Z30m

Riley decides to take Peg to a banquet when he finds to two charity tickets discarded by his boss, Mr Cunningham.

1953-06-18T00:30:00Z

1x17 Riley's Operation

1x17 Riley's Operation

  • 1953-06-18T00:30:00Z30m

Riley'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.

1952-12-02T01:30:00Z

1x18 Riley the Executive Type

1x18 Riley the Executive Type

  • 1952-12-02T01:30:00Z30m

Riley thinks he deserves a raise in salary but his boss thinks otherwise and as ultimatums go, Riley quits. Foreman Hawkins tries his best to give a stubborn Riley back his job but "he's got pride!"

1953-05-09T00:30:00Z

1x19 Riley Engages an Escort

1x19 Riley Engages an Escort

  • 1953-05-09T00:30:00Z30m

Riley tries to help daughter Babs arrange herself a date for the Sadie Hawkins Day dance.

1953-05-16T00:30:00Z

1x20 Riley Cultivates Babs

1x20 Riley Cultivates Babs

  • 1953-05-16T00:30:00Z30m

When Babs' friends see her out with Riley, rumors fly that she's dating a rich older man.

1953-05-23T00:30:00Z

1x21 Riley's Uncle Baxter

1x21 Riley's Uncle Baxter

  • 1953-05-23T00:30:00Z30m

Peg's uncle captivates the Rileys with stories of his war heroism.

1953-05-30T00:30:00Z

1x22 Riley Outwits Cupid

1x22 Riley Outwits Cupid

  • 1953-05-30T00:30:00Z30m

Riley tries dissuading Babs from going steady.

1953-06-06T00:30:00Z

1x23 Riley Gets Engaged

1x23 Riley Gets Engaged

  • 1953-06-06T00:30:00Z30m

Riley's punishment of Junior may cost him a nomination for his lodge.

1953-06-13T00:30:00Z

1x24 Riley Punishes Junior

1x24 Riley Punishes Junior

  • 1953-06-13T00:30:00Z30m

Riley is named Father of the Month by his lodge.

1953-06-20T00:30:00Z

1x25 Riley Meets A Rival

1x25 Riley Meets A Rival

  • 1953-06-20T00:30:00Z30m

Hoping to make Riley jealous, Peg invites an old flame for dinner.

Season Finale

1953-06-27T00:30:00Z

1x26 Riley The Typical Worker

Season Finale

1x26 Riley The Typical Worker

  • 1953-06-27T00:30:00Z30m

A 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.

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