Gloria Winters

Sky King is an American adventure television series that aired from 1952 to 1959, starring Kirby Grant as Schuyler "Sky" King, a former naval aviator who operates the Flying Crown Ranch in Arizona. Sky uses his twin-engine Cessna to assist law enforcement and the military in rescue operations and crime-fighting across the Southwest. He is aided by his niece Penny, played by Gloria Winters, and his nephew Clipper. The series was produced by Jack Chertok Productions and was one of the first television shows to feature an airplane as a central element, inspiring many young viewers to pursue aviation. The show ran for 72 episodes and was syndicated for years after its original run. Many episodes are in the public domain.

Adventure · Family · Action

The Life of Riley is an American sitcom that aired from 1949 to 1950 on NBC, starring Jackie Gleason as Chester A. Riley, a well-meaning but bumbling aircraft factory worker whose catchphrase "What a revolting development this is!" became a national sensation. The series follows Riley's misadventures at home with his wife Peg and their two teenage children, Babs and Junior. Though the Gleason version lasted only one season, the character was later revived with William Bendix in the lead role for a successful 1953-1958 run. All 26 episodes of the Gleason version are in the public domain.

Comedy