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View Full Version : Odd Question Time About The 1950's Show 'The Life of Riley' Brian Damage 02-19-2011, 12:10 AM What came 1st? The show or the catchphrase? For instance, if a person has it made by doing nothing & having everything, people usually says, He/she "Lives the Life Of Riley." I know, I know, odd question, just curious. Marvo301 02-19-2011, 02:34 AM What came 1st? The show or the catchphrase? For instance, if a person has it made by doing nothing & having everything, people usually says, He/she "Lives the Life Of Riley." I know, I know, odd question, just curious. According to the website phrases.org.uk the phrase came first. It was first popularized by American soldiers of Irish decent during WW I. Brian Damage 02-19-2011, 11:01 PM According to the website phrases.org.uk the phrase came first. It was first popularized by American soldiers of Irish decent during WW I. As usual, THANK YOU for the info Marv! :thumbsup: :D dakert 02-20-2011, 12:42 AM Hey--this is another show I would like to see on DVD! |