Peg tells Junior about when Riley was in the school play.

Originally aired on November 15, 1947. This is episode 175 of The Life of Riley.

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Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Jackie Robinson and Joe Page.

Photo of Jackie Robinson

Photo of Joe Page

Episode 427 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on October 11, 1949.

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The Bickerson segments from three Old Gold shows: The Operation, Streetcar Conductor, and Two Weeks Paid Vacation.

Originally aired in April and May of 1948.

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The success of the radio show led to a movie version of the show. William Bendix reprised his role as Riley and John Brown, his role as "Digger" O'Dell. The other actors were different between the radio show and the movie.

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Riley manages to drive everyone nuts in the days preceding his 17th wedding anniversary.

Originally aired on November 8, 1947. This is episode 174 of The Life of Riley.

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Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Lucille Ball.

Episode 417 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on May 3, 1949.

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The Bickerson's cat is going to have kittens.

Originally aired on May 7, 1948.

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Riley and Peg and the kids are at odd as to what to get for a big family Christmas present.

Originally aired on December 27, 1947. This is episode 181 of The Life of Riley.

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The Bob Hope Show from Berlin, Germany, Christmas 1948

Photo of Irving Berlin, Jinx Falkenburg, and Bob Hope in Berlin.

Episode 399 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on December 28, 1948.

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The Bickerson segments from three Old Gold shows: Birthday Present, Christmas Eve, and Valentine's Day.

Originally aired in November and December of 1947 and February of 1948.

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