Blanche is upset that John was at her brother's bachelor party.

Originally aired on May 21, 1948.

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This brief podcast explains how Ron Ecklebarger, the host, has been in the hospital and experiencing medical problems. This is the reason for the lack of podcasts in the last three weeks. Hopefully, Ron will be healthy enough to produce new podcasts within the next few weeks.

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

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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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