The party line show was a conversational talk show (no politics or controversy) that ran in the 50's and early 60's.
Bill receiving a special party line cake
Bill with Betty Furness (Westinghouse spokesman)
Young Bill Riley and some talent search participants - KRNT-TV
We plan to have much more material on Bill Riley, but for the moment we would suggest that you click on this Des Moines Register Famous Iowans - Bill Riley link.
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