Who starred as Chester A. Riley in the first season of the U.S. TV show "The Life of Riley"?

Correct answer: Jackie Gleason

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KatsEye68
KatsEye68
Player #desone, no, it's not too old. As long as there are people who remember at all, it's a fair question. And, as you said, it's part of our history and popular culture.
Hoplea
Hoplea
Joker, That would be the Honeymooners. With Jackie Gleason & Art Carney
Swtcactus
Swtcactus
That was when I was very young.
Kat
Kat
I might have missed it if William Bendix had been an option, so thanks!
AstroScout
AstroScout
The Great One
Player #38618593
Player #38618593
I remember William Bendix: "What a revoltin' development this is!"
Donna
Donna
I just watched a documentary on Jackie Gleason and there was no mention of this show 😳
SpankyJo
SpankyJo
I'm 60 today, and that's before my time! omg! lol
Jama
Jama
I saw William Bendix play Riley on television. You are wrong saying that he never played the part.
Qatwalk
Qatwalk
Swtcactus, I was -8 years old. lol
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Player #8709867, Gleason the first season. Bendix the next 5
Player Gemkat
Player Gemkat
Player #8709867, read the explanation...
Player #10135146
Player #10135146
trick question!!!!!
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Player #8709867, not the first year
wager58
wager58
Player #desone, No, this isn't a current events quiz.
Zell. I am a female
Zell. I am a female
I didn't know that
Joker
Joker
“One of these days Alice....straight to the moon”