Please see your browser settings for this feature. EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Usage Public Domain Mark 1. Life with Luigi is an American radio situation comedy series which began September 21, , on CBS Radio and broadcast its final episode on March 3, The action centered on Luigi Basco and his experiences as a newly arrived Italian immigrant in Chicago.
Many episodes took place at the night school classes that Luigi attended with other immigrants from different countries. Perennial character actor and two-time Academy Award nominee J. Mitchell Verified Purchase. You have reached the maximum number of votes for a unregistered user. Please login or create a new account to continue You have reached the maximum number to down votes in this page. MP3 CDs are delivered by mail. Close to Close. Life with Luigi Laugh while Luigi learns about life in his adopted country, while avoiding the plotting of a potential Father-in-law!
Situation comedy - As an American immigrant to Sweden, I have come to really appreciate this show. It would have been funnier if the writers had changed the format. Every week, with only minor differences, it was the same show.
You hear one, you've heard them all!! I can take it or leave it. Alan Reed is a real operator. I appreciate your service. You not only offer a wonderful,extensive variety of programs,but also make them available as cds. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! It was quickly working its way to the top 20 ratings when Howard approached the network with a follow up program.
The new series, tentatively titled the Little Immigrant, followed the exploits of a newcomer from Italy, Luigi Basco, who was making a new life for himself in Chicago. Early in the development of the series General Foods was already expressing interest in signing on as sponsor. By June J. Carrol Naish was signed for the lead role of Luigi. Howard shared his vision for the series in various press opportunities. He intended it to include two orchestras; not just the standard large studio orchestra but a smaller three-piece Neapolitan outfit as well.
The portrayal of racial and ethnic minorities was more heavily scrutinized by the late s than even before World War II. Howard deliberately chose not to set the program in New York and intentionally gave Luigi the non-stereotypical job owning an antique store, avoiding traditional jobs such as organ grinder or fruit vendor. Even though Howard was not going to have chief writing responsibilities, they were afraid it would split his attention and diminish the quality of Irma.
Fifteen of these 22 programs found sponsors. Life with Luigi, which had initially attracted the attention of General Foods, went on the air as a sustained series. Just a few months after its September 21, , debut it was only pulling a 8.
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