Theater of the Mind
J. Carrol Naish
Cast, Host
Born January 21, 1896.
173 episodes in 4 shows · 1942–1954
J. Carrol Naish starred on CBS radio as Luigi Basco in Life with Luigi from 1948 to 1953, and the character proved popular enough to move to CBS television with Naish still in the role. He also turned up in radio dramas such as Suspense and Family Theater. In films he was a busy character actor known for playing many different nationalities, and he earned two Academy Award nominations.
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Life with Luigi152 · Cast
1948
- Luigi Discovers America
- Luigi Finds Stolen Diamond Ring
- Luigi Attends PTA Meeting
- Luigi Joins Hospital Plan
- Damage Claim on Broken Mirror
- Santa Claus Luigi
- Antique Colonial Silver Cup
1949
- First Date with American Girl
- Surprise Party
- Character References
- Luigi Receives Erroneous Phone Bill
- Making a Speech with a Fever
- Income Tax Problems (1949)
- The Raffle
- Luigi's First Car
- Luigi Goes to Dance School
- Luigi Tries to Return a Nightgown
- Rosa Must Lose Weight
- The Electric Bill
- Plans a Block Party
- Luigi's Toothache
- Super Salesman
- The Wedding
- Pasquale's Birthday Party
- Life Insurance Policy
- July 4th Parade (1949)
- The Registered Letter
- At the Beach
- Homesick (1949)
- X-Ray Pictures
- A Date with Shirley
- Sore Thumb
- The Driver's License
- Go West, Young Man (1949)
- Hit and Run Witness
- Luigi Tries to Become a Singer
- Midget Radio Lawsuit
- Block Party
- Stock Investments
- The City Zoning Commission
- The Football Game
- No Electioneering
- Thanksgiving Celebration
- Mario Lanza Record Album
- Gifts for Pasquale
- New Year's Phone Call
1950
- Pietro Needs an Overcoat
- Luigi's First Citizenship Papers
- Cold Season
- Using Television to Increase Business
- Flunking the Final Exam on Purpose
- The Abraham Lincoln Letter
- Valentine's Date at the Pump Room
- George Washington Radio Contest
- Miss Spaulding's Open House Party
- Income Tax Season
- Big Brothers of America
- Luigi Enlists in the Marines
- Luigi Finds a Wallet
- The Traffic Light
- Basco Is a Good Name
- Donation for Gym Equipment
- Soothos Cough Syrup Guarantee
- Two Hundred Dollar Orchids for Mother's Day
- Future American, 1953
- Taking a Picture of Rosa
- Luigi's Antiques Are Auctioned Off
- July 4th Parade (1950)
- Luigi Has a Fire in the Store
- Business Trip to Buffalo
- Luigi Sells Ice Cream
- Luigi Is Lonely
- Crusade for Freedom Speech
- Trolley Transfer
- Luigi Gives Blood
- A Day in New York with Frank Sinatra
- Pasquale Hires a Tutor
- Antique Dealers of America Association
- Right to Vote Taken Away
- Headaches or Heartaches
- Moonlighting at the Daisy Jones Pie Factory
- Not Counted in the Census
- Luigi Joins the Record Collector's Club
- A Christmas Present for Pasquale (1950)
- A Visit from the Immigration Service
1951
- Ice Skating Party at the Lake
- Luigi's Screenplay: The Queen of Sheba's Iceberg
- Luigi Deposits a California Check
- Luigi Refuses to Talk to Pasquale
- Graduating from 2A to 2B
- Luigi Finds Out He Has Tonsillitis
- Luigi Has His Tonsils Removed
- Luigi's George Washington Play
- Luigi Becomes a Gas Station Attendant
- The Mail-Order Suit
- The Spring Walk
- April Fool's Joke (1951)
- Basco-Pasquale Lifetime Shoelace Company
- Miss Spaulding Resigns
- A Date with the Librarian
- Horse and Wagon Delivery Service
- I Want to Be an American Day
- Rosa's Make-Over for the Antique Dealer's Dance
- How to Make Minestrone Soup
- Luigi Becomes a Soda Jerk
- Luigi Decides to Paint His Own Safety Zones
- Luigi Throws a Party for His Salesmen
- July 4th Parade (1951)
- Schultz and Olson Not in Luigi's Class
- Naming the O'Reilly's Baby
- Luigi's Block Party
- Luigi Isn't in the Phone Book
- Go West, Young Man (1951)
- Mama Thinks Luigi Is a Millionaire
- 'Why Was My Face Red' Contest
- Luigi's Dun and Bradstreet Rating
- Luigi the Square Dance Caller
- Trick or Treat
- Luigi Opens Up a New Antique Store
- Miss Spaulding Off for a Week
- Luigi's Thanksgiving Dinner for America
- A Christmas Present for Pasquale (1951)
1952
- Insurance for Everything
- Luigi Takes Rosa to the Movies
- Rosa Attends Luigi's Night Class
- Rosa Goes to the Head of the Class
- High Standard of Living
- Homesick (1952)
- Civil Defense Job
- Luigi May Lose His Home
- Income Tax Problems (1952)
- Luigi Saves Enough to Buy a Car
- Three Little Words
- April Fool's Joke (1952)
- Easter Birthday Party
- Insomnia
- No Girl for the Dance
- Luigi Wants to Help Out His Country
- Spending the Day at the Beach
- Luigi Faces a Lawsuit
- Horowitz's 25th Wedding Anniversary
- Paying the Rent with a Rare Quarter
- Luigi Wants to Buy a Refrigerator
- Free Lunch Bazaar at School
- Luigi Sends the Government an Idea
- Luigi's Cousin from Italy
- Luigi Wins Essay Contest
1953
Family Theater12 · Cast, Host
Lux Radio Theatre5 · Cast
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