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A Love Letter from Boopsie

The Life of Riley · June 23, 1950 · 29 min · 4,013 words

The transcript of “A Love Letter from Boopsie”, an episode of The Life of Riley first broadcast June 23, 1950. 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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It's the life of Riley when it's Paps Blue Ribbon you drink. The finest beer served anywhere, so let the glasses cling. Oh, Easter West or North or South, there's nothing like it at all. Yes, you're living the life of Riley when, for Paps Blue Ribbon you call.

When the past Blue Ribbon you call. Paps Blue Ribbon, finest beer served. Anywhere, proudly presents the life of Riley, starring William Bendix as Riley. There's a federal law which provides a stiff jail sentence for anyone found tampering with other persons' mail.

If this law were strictly enforced, 90% of all husbands would wind up in San Quentin, and their wives in to Hachapie Prison. And Jester A. Riley would be one of the first to go. Oh, what's that you got there Riley?

Oh, just a mail. Well, I can see that, but who found? All the usual from all our loyal friends. Southern California gas company, Pacific California, Tolograph company, Department of Water and Power. I don't know why they waste stamps like that.

They ought to know by now we don't pay no attention till we get a final notice. With a threatening P.S. from the President. Personal. Is there any mail for me, Daddy? Not, not, not for you, Ben.

The only mail we ever get in this house is Bill. Hey, here's a little expression. Who is it for? That's for you, Craig. Wait a minute, I'll open it. Give me that! What's the big idea grabbing it out of my hand like that?

Where's your manners, Peg? My manners! You have no business opening my mail. Why not, you open mine? Well, that's different all you ever get spilled. This letter's personal. You're my wife. A wife shouldn't have secrets from her husband?

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