Riley wakes late on a Sunday and finds his household in an uproar over a surprise gathering being planned in his honor. Riley's wife Peg sends him off on an errand while the guests are prepared, and he is left feeling dominated by the people around him. Riley seeks a little independence and sets out with his neighbour Waldo Bimmel, who is also tired of being bossed about by his wife and aunt. Their outing takes them through a restaurant, a park and a lecture hall, where Riley runs into trouble. The Life of Riley is a half-hour comedy series starring William Bendix as Riley. This episode was first broadcast on April 2, 1944.

With Riley, Peg, Junior, Waldo Bimmel, Babs, Uncle Baxter, Aunt Gussie, Professor Gico.

Listen for: Riley's attempts to assert himself against his wife and relatives, and the comic exchanges with his neighbour Waldo.

First aired April 2, 1944.

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