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Charleston Dance Lessons with Louella

The Life of Riley · February 9, 1951 · 28 min · 4,223 words

The transcript of “Charleston Dance Lessons with Louella”, an episode of The Life of Riley first broadcast February 9, 1951. 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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Did you ever try to keep a secret from your wife? Well, before you do, consider the case of one Chester A. Riley, which began a few weeks ago as the Riley's were leaving a party given by their neighbor, Luella Lowensberg.

At which, judging from their comments, the Riley's had a delightful time. Well, good night, Luella. Thank you for everything. It was a lovely party, wasn't it Riley? Oh, yeah. She Luella was a great party, and we certainly enjoyed every hour of it.

Oh, I'm so glad. You almost come over again real soon. Yes, we must. It was really grand. Well, good night, Luella. Good night, you all. Good night, you. Oh, my God. Well, that's the last time I'll go to one of her parties.

Right? Well, you just said you had a good time, thank you. Stitching in the corner by myself, all even watching you making a fool of yourself is not my idea of a good time. Well, what did I do?

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