Odd Question Time About The 1950's Show 'The Life of Riley'

[Brian Damage]

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]

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]

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]

Hey--this is another show I would like to see on DVD!