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The Life of Riley · January 17, 1948 · 29 min · 4,329 words
The transcript of “Telephone Is Rationed - Walking Man Contest”, an episode of The Life of Riley first broadcast January 17, 1948. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). The Life of Riley plays The Life of Riley free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.
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Chester A. Riley is a man of many moons. At five o'clock the other day, he was in his happiest frame of mind as he went into a telephone booth downtown to phone his loving family.
But then, after receiving a busy signal for two hours, Riley was anything but happy as he entered the house. Sir, you're late. Hello, Daddy. Hi, your father. Where have you been? Where have I been?
For the last two hours I've been hibernating in a phone booth. I've been trying to get this number. Now take it easy, dear. Who was on that phone? I bet it was you, Junior. How many times have I told you not to tie up that phone?
But, Pa, I warned you before. You know, you're not so old I can't turn you over my knees. It wasn't me, Pa. Oh, so it was you, babe. I should have known it. I heard you before.
You have to say, you have to say, you have to say, all day long with those friends of yours. Oh, bye. It's got to stop, babe. You're not so old I can't put you over my...
Miley, it wasn't bad, it was me. Oh, well, you're too old. Yes, it was. Well, I don't see what you're getting so excited about. I only spoke for two minutes. That line was busy for two hours.
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