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The Life of Riley

The Boarder (Season 1, Episode 13)
TV Episode | Comedy

Riley is concerned about a lack of money and considers taking in a boarder. A suitable applicant is found, but suspicion falls on the man, Mr. Ferguson after it is thought he resembles the chief suspect in a bank robbery. Riley sets out on...See moreRiley is concerned about a lack of money and considers taking in a boarder. A suitable applicant is found, but suspicion falls on the man, Mr. Ferguson after it is thought he resembles the chief suspect in a bank robbery. Riley sets out on a course of action to keep his family safe and remove the mysterious man from the house. Who Ferguson is surprises everybody, and makes Riley even more nervous Written by glen_chapman See less
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Director
Writers
Irving Brecher (written by) | Reuben Ship (written by) | Alan Lipscott (written by)
Producer
Irving Brecher (producer)
Cinematographer
Alfred S. Keller (photography) (as Alfred Keller)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 27, 1949

Release date
Dec 27, 1949 (United States)
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8 cast members
Name Known for
Jackie Gleason
Chester Riley Chester Riley   See fewer
Rosemary DeCamp
Peg Riley (as Rosemary De Camp) Peg Riley (as Rosemary De Camp)   See fewer
Gloria Winters
Babs Riley Babs Riley   See fewer
Lanny Rees
Junior Riley Junior Riley   See fewer
Sid Tomack
Gillis Gillis   See fewer
Alan Reed
Ferguson Ferguson   See fewer
Paul Bryar
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Eddie Dunn
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
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