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The Life of Riley

Episode 2

Cobblestones (test pilot #2)

Jim recruits Harmon and Oz to cobble together a plan for a long overdue project.

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The Life of Riley

Cobblestones-Full Episode Apr 18, 2016

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Episode 1

Country Scholars - Etiquette

Young scholars visit Riley's Farm and learn a few things about 18th century etiquette.

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Ep 1 - Country Scholars Feb 6, 2016

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Fall Afternoon with Jim Tavaré & The Bost Family Traditions

It's a foot stompin' good time when Jim Riley is joined at the Old Wilshire packing shed by British actor, comedian and Courage cast member Jim Tavaré, his wife Laura and the Bost Family Traditions bluegrass band.

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Fall Afternoon - Tavaré Oct 1, 2015

Tavern Talk

Episode 6

Richard Hanna - Part 2

In part 2, Mr. Hanna talks with Jim more about his service in World War II, whether we should have dropped the bomb, his postwar days as a tommy gun-toting adventurer and the current threats to American freedom.

Tavern Talk

Richard Hanna - Part 2 Aug 25, 2015

Tavern Talk

Episode 6

Richard Hanna - Part 1

World War II veteran and longtime friend Richard Hanna drops by the Hawk's Head Tavern to talk with Jim about growing up during the Great Depression and his service in the war.

Tavern Talk

Richard Hanna - Part 1 Aug 5, 2015

Episode #3 Stills

All gathered together in one place, about 106 stills (more or less) from episode three, now in post-production.

The Gaspee

Okay, I’ve had a prize possession on my shelf for sometime, and I’ve been meaning to scan and upload it.   It’s an 1845 pamphlet of some 56 pages, with very small type, outlining the events surrounding the destruction of the Gaspee revenue schooner in 1772.   Enjoy. Here it is..

Pitch Package

We’re working on what they call a “pitch package,” which showcases the series for the media and potential broadcast partners.   We thought those of you interested in our project, might like to take a peek.  Lots of character bios, back-stories and historical background.. SYNOPSIS Tavern keeper and justice of the peace Silas Rhodes (James […]

Is Courage the American Revolution ‘Downton Abbey?’

..An appeal from Jim Riley, Creator of Courage, New Hampshire If Facebook is any guide, we are getting new fans every day from every walk of life, from every corner of the world.   As a long time lover of American history, I was very tickled to get this email from a resident of that […]

Day #5 of the Shoot

Okay, for Colony Bay Members only, some great stills from Day #5 of the shoot: