Riley. The Life of Riley was based on the earlier radio show and movie of the same name with William Bendix, who was the first choice for the TV show version. But Bendix’s RKO Radio Pictures ...

William Bendix (January 14, 1906 – December 14, 1964) was an American film, radio, and television actor, best remembered in movies for the title role in the movie The Babe Ruth Story and for ...