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Two TVs for Father's Day

The Life of Riley · June 16, 1950 · 29 min · 4,415 words

The transcript of “Two TVs for Father's Day”, an episode of The Life of Riley first broadcast June 16, 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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Oh, it's the life of Riley when it's Paps Blue Ribbon you drink. The finest beer served anywhere, so let the glasses blink. Oh, it's the 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, for Paps Blue Ribbon you call. Paps Blue Ribbon, finest beer served. Anywhere proudly presents the life of Riley, starring William Bendix as Riley.

Estre Riley has just finished a hard day's work at the plant. He's physically and mentally exhausted. But trudging wierly up his front walk, his sagging spirits are given a lift as he anticipates the warm greetings from his wife and children, the wholesome tasty dinner that awaits him, and the quiet, relaxing evening, surrounded by his love.

Or dumpling I'm home Peg oh hello, son. Goodbye pop What the Come back here. What's the matter pop come in the house here, man Shut the door What did I do is that a way to greet your father when he comes home after a hard day's work goodbye? Oh?

I'm sorry pop. I meant to say hello Come back here But I'm late. Where you going? It's supper time. I had supper. Mom made boiled cauliflower. Yeah, I know it. I knew it when I got off the bus.

That's no reason to run out of the house when your own father gets home. Well, I'm just going over to Eggbird Gillis's house to see Bob Hope. You got a home, phone Eggbird, and tell him to bring Bobbie over here.

Pop, Bob Hope, on television. Television? Is that all you got to do? Hi, Daddy here. Oh, hello, beds. You don't see your sister running out to see television the minute her father gets home. Beds has a little respect for it. Come back here, young lady!

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