Product Overview
William Bendix stars as Chester A. Riley in producer Irving Brecher's outstanding radio comedy series The Life of Riley. Co-starring with Bendix is Paula Winslowe as Riley's long-suffering wife, Peg, and John Brown performing in two roles, that of Riley's pal Gillis and, most memorably, as the hilarious ;friendly undertakerDigger O'Dell.
This collection features sixteen classic radio episodes, including rare and previously unavailable selections, all digitally remastered and restored for your listening enjoyment. Also included is a Program Guide by radio historian Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. with photographs and background information about the show.
Episodes Include: Riley's Birthday 04-02-44, Riley Fixes Dinner on Mother's Day 05-14-44, The Stamp 06-11-44, Babs Entertains 10-01-44, Riley Sends Peg a Comic Valentine 02-14-48, Cissie and Lionel 01-20-50, Junior is in Love 01-27-50, Babs Flunks an Exam 02-03-50, Poison Candy 02-10-50, Peg the Waitress 02-17-50, Riley's Step Out 02-24-50, Riley Has a Rent Controversy 03-10-50, Babs is Allergic to Riley 03-17-50, Cissie's Marriage 03-24-50, Chivalry is Dead 03-31-50, Babs Elopement 11-03-50
