The Life of Riley

Chester A. Riley

Peg Riley

Junior Riley / ... (22 episodes, 1949-1950)

Jim Gillis / ... (22 episodes, 1949-1950)

Babs Riley / ... (20 episodes, 1949-1950)

Digger O'Dell / ... (11 episodes, 1949-1950)

The series was canceled after 26 episodes because the show's sponsor, Pabst Beer, decided to put more money into Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts (1948) instead of continuing to sponsor this series for a full 39 episode season. Pabst offered producer Irving Brecher a six-episode renewal but he turned it down.

Prior to 'Jackie Gleason''s casting, a pilot starring 'Lon Chaney, Jr.' as Riley was shot but never sold.

The Life of Riley was 'Jackie Gleason''s first TV show.