The Life of Riley

     

The Life of Riley1953

The Life of Riley was an American radio situation comedy series of the 1940s that was adapted into a 1949 feature film, a 1950s television series, and a 1958 comic book. An unrelated radio show with the name Life of Riley was a summer replacement sh… more »


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Whether for the highest post in its power or the lowliest, America speaks at its election polls. From Maine to California the ballots pour in, are tabulated and the chosen placed in their official capacity which the majority feels them best suited. Fired with this privilege of free speech is fellow worker Chester A. Riley

Chester A. Riley:
And I'm tellin' you that a vote for me is a vote for prosperity. A vote for that gopher that's runnin' against me is a vote for empty dinner pails and one pair of pants with every suit. I got planks in my head that will satisfy everybody!

Junior Riley:
Hurray for Plankhead Riley!

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