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The Life Of Riley

1953·Show
219Episodes in6Seasons
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
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IMDb8.0
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The Life Of Riley fingerprint

Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

'What a revoltin' development this is!"

Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.
Classic American Sitcom1950s Family LifeMalapropismsGood-Natured HumorFamily DynamicsNostalgicWholesomeComfort Viewing

Crew

Directed by:
Abby Berlin
Written by:
Albert E. Lewin, Burt Styler
Produced by:
Tom McKnight

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Life Of Riley

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Where can I stream The Life Of Riley legally?

Tubi TV

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Is The Life Of Riley worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Life Of Riley have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 219 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did The Life Of Riley air?

It ran from 1953 to 1958 and has ended.

What language is The Life Of Riley in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.