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Layoffs

Riley receives two weeks off from work while still getting paid, but his coworkers and friends mistakenly believe he's lost his job. This episode may be the earliest installment in the series to feature Teel as a sponsor.

28m 49s · Comedy

Cast & Crew

Ken CarpenterAnnouncer
Francis 'Dink' TroutActor
Irving Brechercreator
John BrownActor
Lou Kosloffmusic
Paula WinsloweActor
Scotty BeckettActor
Sharon DouglasActor
William BendixActor
Don BernardDirector

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“Layoffs.” Life of Riley. Radio broadcast, September 8, 1945. Radio Index. https://www.radioindex.org/series/life-of-riley/episodes/layoffs.

Frequently asked questions

When was “Layoffs” broadcast?“Layoffs” was broadcast on September 8, 1945 as an episode of Life of Riley.
What is “Layoffs” about?Riley receives two weeks off from work while still getting paid, but his coworkers and friends mistakenly believe he's lost his job. This episode may be the earliest installment in the series to feature Teel as a sponsor.
What radio series is “Layoffs” from?“Layoffs” is an episode of Life of Riley.
Who appeared in “Layoffs”?The cast includes Ken Carpenter, Francis 'Dink' Trout, Irving Brecher, John Brown, and Lou Kosloff.
How long is “Layoffs”?The recording runs about 29 minutes.
Can I listen to “Layoffs”?Yes. Radio Index has a surviving sound recording of “Layoffs” available to stream.
What's the title of this episode?The title of this show is "Layoffs."
What's the title of this series?The title of this series is Life of Riley.
When was this show broadcast?This show was broadcast on Saturday, September 8, 1945 at 8:00PM on NBC Radio Network.
What time did this show air?This show aired at 8:00PM.
What network broadcast this show?This show was broadcast on NBC Radio Network.
What genre is this episode?The genre of this show is Comedy.
What's the duration of this episode?The duration of this show is 28:49.
What decade is this episode from?This show is from the 1940s.

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