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The Life of Riley

NBC Ended Comedy

1 Season · 26 Episodes · Premiered November 8, 1985 · Ended March 28, 1950

The first of two televised versions based on the radio series, Jackie Gleason played Chester A. Riley, a riveter with Stevenson Aircraft and Associates. He lived with his wife Peggy; and their children, Babs and Junior.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

26 episodes 1949

Cast

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason as Chester A. Riley

Rosemary DeCamp

Rosemary DeCamp as Peg Riley

Sid Tomack

Sid Tomack as Jim Gillis

Gloria Winters

Gloria Winters as Babs

Lanny Rees

Lanny Rees as Junior

John Brown

John Brown as Digby 'Digger' O'Dell

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