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The Life Of Riley 1953

“'What a revoltin' development this is!"”

★ 6.7/10 · 3 votes Comedy 6 seasons · 219 eps Returning Series
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What is The Life Of Riley?

The Life of Riley is a television comedy series that premiered in 1953. The program centers on the life of a man named Riley who is employed at an aircraft plant located in California.

Type
TV series
Year
1953
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
219
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Jan 2, 1953
Last aired
May 23, 1958
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Comedy
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Overview

The Life of Riley is a television comedy series that premiered in 1953. The program centers on the life of a man named Riley who is employed at an aircraft plant located in California. While his professional life takes place at this facility, the narrative primarily focuses on his domestic experiences. Viewers typically observe Riley at home, where he frequently disrupts his family life. These disruptions are often caused by his ill-timed interventions into minor problems and his use of malapropisms. The series is remembered for the catchphrase, What a revoltin development this is. Martin Milner held a recurring role on the program, appearing in the series from 1953 until 1958. The show remains a notable example of television comedy from the mid-twentieth century, documenting the daily trials and humorous mishaps of its central character within his household setting. The production captures the domestic dynamics of the era through the perspective of Riley and his interactions with those around him.

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“Follow Chester Riley as he cheerfully disrupts domestic life in California.”

Reasons to watch
  • classic television comedy
  • humorous domestic situations
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  • limited plot detail provided in sources

Watch it if you enjoy classic television comedies about domestic life.

The tone is comedic and lighthearted.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 39 episodes
Season 3 · 41 episodes
Season 4 · 39 episodes
Season 5 · 39 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When did the show air?

The series began in 1953.

Where does Riley work?

Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California.

Where do viewers usually see Riley?

Viewers usually saw him at home.

What causes the disruptions in the show?

Riley disrupts life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.

What genre is the show?

The show is a comedy.