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Apr 1, 1952 · 29:48
Pasquale plays what starts out to be an April Fools day joke on Luigi but fails to tell him it was a joke in the hope…
Apr 10, 1949 · 29:47
Pasquale owner of Pasquale’s Spaghetti Palace in the Little Italy Section of Chicago, is Luigi’s sponsor and landlord…
Apr 11, 1950
This charming episode delivers a heartwarming tale of friendship and cultural identity. Our lovable protagonist faces a…
Apr 15, 1952 · 30:26
Luigi is having trouble sleeping and goes to his good friend Pasquale for advice who tells him he knows more than any…
Apr 17, 1951 · 29:46
Luigi is writing his letter to his mother in Italy about his adventures in America. He is so excited to tell her he has…
Apr 22, 1952 · 30:23
Luigi writes another letter to his Mamma in Italy, this time telling her about Americans like to join a lot of clubs.…
Apr 24, 1949 · 29:24
Luigi writes to his mother to tell her about all the wonderful electric appliances the American woman has to save time…
Apr 24, 1951 · 29:45
Luigi is writing his letter to his mother in Italy about his adventures in America, and the school system. Luigi goes…
Apr 25, 1950 · 29:32
In Luigi’s neighborhood they have a Boy’s Club and they all help out. The supervisor had been to see Pasquale, as they…
Apr 29, 1952
Luigi sets his heart on doing something meaningful for his adopted country, and that simple wish blossoms into a chain…
Apr 3, 1949 · 29:17
Luigi had sent his mother a black silk nightdress and although grateful for a nice American present she wonders what…
Apr 4, 1950 · 29:36
Luigi is just writing his letter to his mother in Italy when there is a commotion outside his apartment when someone is…
Apr 8, 1952 · 29:46
Luigi has been saved up $40 to have a surprise party for Rosa and invites all his friends for an Easter feast. However…
Aug 1, 1951
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Aug 14, 1949
Step into the charming world of Luigi Basco, an Italian immigrant navigating the complexities of American life. In this…
Aug 15, 1950 · 29:41
Luigi is writing to his mamma in Italy and telling her about how the American likes to get Insurance against all…
Aug 22, 1950 · 29:57
Luigi has won a $100 prize from the Chamber of commerce for setting up his own business running his antique shop. Now…
Aug 28, 1949
Luigi faces a dilemma when his landlord Pasquale threatens eviction over unpaid rent. Inspired by tales of the American…
Aug 28, 1951 · 29:46
Miss Spalding, the teacher of the night class Luigi attends, is again, at the forefront of his thoughts. It's the start…
Aug 7, 1949 · 29:45
A few weeks ago, Luigi went to the beach with his class, and there was a girl named Shirley there. She was such a nice…
Dec 12, 1950
Our lovable Italian immigrant Luigi finds himself in a musical muddle when he joins a record collector's club. After…
Dec 14, 1948 · 29:07
Jimmy wants a bike for Christmas and so Luigi reluctantly sells his Paul Revere lamp to raise the $60. Unfortunately,…
Dec 19, 1950 · 29:44
In the department stores, the crowds have been crazy! Luigi has been trying to get some shopping done, and yesterday he…
Dec 20, 1948 · 24:33
It's Christmas and Luigi plans to get Pasquale a very special surprise to thank him for helping him come to America.…
Dec 20, 1949 · 29:31
Christmas is coming and Luigi is preoccupied with what to buy people for Christmas. When he leaves to go to night…
Dec 21, 1948 · 29:50
A year ago, when Luigi Basco left Italy to start his new life in America, he promised his mother he would write her and…
Dec 25, 1951 · 29:46
It's Christmas night, and the Christmas shopping season is all over - but what excitement it was doing the shopping.…
Dec 26, 1950
Luigi Basco is an Italian immigrant navigating life in America. In this delightful episode, Luigi receives a letter…
Dec 27, 1949 · 28:56
One thing would make Luigi's New Years Eve perfect and that would be if he had enough money to call up his mamma and…
Dec 28, 1948 · 29:39
Luigi is writing another letter to his Mama in Italy. It has been one year since Luigi left, and he is giving her an…
Dec 5, 1950
Our beloved protagonist finds himself in a pickle when he's stranded penniless in an unfamiliar part of Chicago. As he…
Dec 6, 1949 · 29:32
This week, Luigi has bought his beloved Mama in Italy a surprise gift, as Christmas is near. Today he is going to take…
Dec 7, 1948 · 28:19
Mrs Dixon is concerned that her Admiral mirror has still not arrived. Unfortunately, the mirror is coming from Luigi's…
Feb 10, 1953
Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious adventure with Luigi as he navigates the ups and downs of life in America!…
Feb 12, 1952 · 29:45
This is a great episode with lots of interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln, one of which is why he was known as…
Feb 13, 1951
Luigi Basco our beloved immigrant faces a daunting medical procedure. This charming episode takes listeners on a…
Feb 14, 1950 · 29:16
Today is St Valentine's Day in America, and Luigi is going to go out on a date - and it's not with Pasquale's daughter…
Feb 20, 1949 · 29:32
Luigi isn't feeling too good. He's tried lots of old fashioned remedies, but nothing seems to be working. Miss…
Feb 21, 1950 · 28:35
To commemorate George Washington’s birthday the principal decided that Miss Spalding’s class should all take part in a…
Feb 26, 1952 · 29:57
The night school that Luigi goes to is make a drive to enlist volunteers for the Local civil defense program and Luigi…
Feb 27, 1949 · 29:40
Luigi has managed to save $100 to buy a car. On the advice of his friends at nightschool, he visits Louis the Lunatic,…
Feb 27, 1951
Luigi finds himself in a pickle when his antique shop lease is threatened. Faced with the prospect of losing his…
Feb 28, 1950 · 28:44
Miss Spalding is having a party and everyone in class is invited along with their wives. Luigi has no wife to bring so…
Feb 3, 1953
In this delightful episode, Luigi and his classmates face a new challenge when their beloved teacher, Miss Spaulding,…
Feb 5, 1952 · 29:45
Luigi is homesick. He's just writing another letter to his beloved Mama Mia, back home in Italy. He had a dream last…
Feb 6, 1949 · 29:23
Luigi has received a bill from the phone company that says he has made long distance phone calls to Califirnia. He…
Feb 6, 1951
Luigi's feeling a bit under the weather, and his friends have some interesting ideas about how he should get better.…
Feb 7, 1950
Prepare for a charmingly nostalgic trip back to simpler times with this episode, centered around a fascinating…
Jan 1, 1901 · 30:44
In the old country, everyone talked like there was gold in the streets in America. Well, it's not true! Luigi was been…
Jan 1, 1952 · 29:53
As Luigi writes his letter home to his mamma Basco he tells here that what new year means for Americans is that they…
Jan 10, 1950 · 29:30
Tomorrow is going to be one of the most important days of Luigi's life. He's going downtown to take a test for his…
Jan 13, 1953
A gentle tangle of plans and good intentions sets this charming story in motion as Luigi sets his sights on a special…
Jan 15, 1952 · 29:46
Luigi is writing a letter to his Mama in Italy. He's particularly vocal this week, as he's angry at Pasquale, who has…
Jan 16, 1949 · 29:36
Well... It has been just a week since Luigi's last letter to his Mama in Italy, but much has changed. For one, Luigi…
Jan 16, 1951
In this charming episode, our beloved Italian immigrant Luigi finds himself navigating the complexities of American…
Jan 17, 1950 · 29:35
It's the cold season, and everyone in America is busy catching colds, and watching advertisements for cold remedies.…
Jan 2, 1951
Step into a delightful winter adventure with Luigi and his night school classmates as they plan an ice skating outing.…
Jan 22, 1952 · 29:45
We join Luigi as he's writing to his beloved Mama in Italy. He's telling her about Pasquale's idea that if he enrolled…
Jan 23, 1951
Luigi finds himself in a chilly predicament when his landlord Pasquale refuses to provide heat unless Luigi pays…
Jan 24, 1950
In this delightful episode, Luigi hatches a plan to boost his struggling antique business by purchasing a television…
Jan 27, 1953
A small gesture spirals into a full-blown civic tangle when our earnest hero decides to improve his neighborhood the…
Jan 29, 1952 · 29:45
Luigi has got a horrible feeling that something terrible is going to happen to him soon. He's received a letter in the…
Jan 3, 1950 · 28:42
Luigi receives a letter by airmail from his mother thanking him from all the family for their Christmas presents. Uncle…
Jan 30, 1949 · 29:35
Luigi has been listening to the radio, and taking heed of all of the advertising. So far, he has 'run out' to buy…
Jan 30, 1951
In the charming world of night school our beloved characters face a crucial final examination. With the strict Mr. Hine…
Jan 31, 1950 · 29:15
Luigi is hard at work studying for his night school exams when the class discover that if they pass the exams they will…
Jan 6, 1953
A warm, easygoing half-hour finds Luigi tugged between his beloved night school and the lure of quicker paths. A flashy…
Jan 8, 1952 · 29:46
Luigi is writing a letter to his Mama back in Italy. She wants to know whether the women in America are beautiful. Well…
Jan 9, 1949 · 29:36
Pasquali is determined to get Luigi married to Rosa, but Luigi has other ideas and none of them involve the over-sized…
Jan 9, 1951
In this delightful episode, our lovable immigrant Luigi decides to try his hand at screenwriting after seeing an…
Jul 10, 1949 · 29:14
This morning, when Luigi opened the door to the store, he found a letter waiting for him. First, he was thinking it…
Jul 17, 1949 · 29:18
It's summer time in Chicago, and everyone is feeling very hot! Luigi has been reading the weather column and it's…
Jul 24, 1949 · 29:45
Luigi has written to his Mama Bascoe in Italy this week about the city he lives in, the windy city of Chicago. He is…
Jul 3, 1949 · 29:26
There's going to be a big parade for the fourth of July, and Luigi is excited to write his mother in Italy to let her…
Jul 3, 1951 · 29:45
Luigi loves to celebrate Independence Day with a parade, and today he is eagerly writing a letter to his Mama in Italy,…
Jul 31, 1949 · 29:29
Luigi's mother is feeling fine, but she misses her boy, and she wants a photograph so that she can see how he is…
Jul 4, 1950 · 30:08
Luigi is writing to his mum to say how he is looking forward to marching in his first big Independence Day parade since…
Jun 12, 1949 · 29:45
Luigi has been living in America now for over a year, and he's pleased to hear from his Mama that she has now received…
Jun 12, 1951 · 29:46
Pasquale is after Luigi for his rent on his antique shop and when he can't afford to pay him Pasquale tells him he is…
Jun 13, 1950
In this delightful episode, we follow Luigi Basco's adventures as he tries to apply psychology to deal with his friend…
Jun 19, 1949 · 29:44
Luigi wants to throw a birthday party for Pasquale, but there's no money for the celebration.
Jun 19, 1951 · 30:00
Traffic is really bad and Luigi is finding it hard to get to his school. He is in the safety zone but it seems the cars…
Jun 26, 1949 · 28:42
Since Luigi came to America, he has become more and more like a real American. But Pasquale has told him that nobody is…
Jun 5, 1949 · 20:15
According to Luigi, one of the most wonderful things about America is the education, and he's about to head off to…
Jun 6, 1950 · 29:00
Luigi wants to be on the telephone all day doing business but he has a party line and it always seems to be busy.
Mar 11, 1952 · 29:08
Luigi is worried as he receives a letter from the Internal Revenue Department saying that an Internal Revenue agent…
Mar 13, 1949 · 28:09
Luigi has not seen his mother in Italy for over a year and is missing his mama’s cooking. He writes her “I would be…
Mar 14, 1950 · 27:21
Luigi is writing his letter to his mother telling her how there are such wonderful school for the kids of America and…
Mar 18, 1952
A gentle delight from start to finish, this episode follows Luigi as he writes to his Mama about a big American dream:…
Mar 20, 1949 · 29:42
Luigi’s letter to his mother this week begins, “Dear Mama Mia, America is a Land with a very high standard of living.…
Mar 20, 1951 · 29:44
Today is the first day of spring and Luigi has a happy feeling in his stomach his heart is full of spring fever. He has…
Mar 21, 1950 · 28:35
Luigi writes his letter to his mother telling her that he is happy in America; he has his health, his friends and his…
Mar 25, 1952 · 32:23
The principle has planned an essay-writing contest for Mrs Spalding’s English class and the title of the contest is…
Mar 27, 1949 · 29:16
It’s now springtime in Chicago and Luigi at his night class is staring out of the window thinking of his teacher Miss…
Mar 27, 1951 · 29:46
It's April fool's day and when Luigi accidentally receives a letter for Pasquale he opens it by mistake. It contains $1…
Mar 28, 1950 · 29:28
Luigi finds a wallet in the street and hands it in to a policeman and it turns out to be the worst thing in his life…
Mar 4, 1952 · 30:27
Pasquale is getting ready to sell the building, which Luigi has, his antique shop in for $20,000 unless Luigi marries…
Mar 6, 1949 · 28:17
Luigi is about to leave for his night school class when the mail man arrives with a registered letter from the Internal…
Mar 7, 1950 · 29:47
Luigi is just writing his letter to his mother in Italy about his income tax return. He decides that since he doesn't…
May 1, 1949 · 29:20
In class Miss Spalding explains that their street is 50 years old this year. Luigi suggests that it would be a good…
May 1, 1951 · 29:45
Luigi and everyone in his class are not thinking about their lesson tonight as they are all excited about the carnival…
May 15, 1949 · 29:01
This week, Luigi writes to his Mama about his failing antiques business. After his first year in America, he has sold…
May 15, 1951 · 29:46
According to Luigi, this Sunday, May 20th 1951, is a big day in the United States. It's called "I Am An American Day",…
May 16, 1950
Luigi finds himself caught up in the excitement of 'I Am An American Day' celebrations, but a well-meaning friend's…
May 22, 1951 · 29:46
:Luigi receives a card inviting him and Mrs. Basco to the Association of Antique Dealers of America’s dance but of…
May 23, 1950
In this delightful episode, Luigi finds himself in a pickle when his mother receives a misleading photo of Rosa, the…
May 29, 1949 · 29:11
Since Pasquale brought Luigi over from Italy a year ago, he has begun to act like a real American. He is forever…
May 30, 1950
In this delightful episode, Luigi Basco finds himself in a comedic predicament when his antique store faces an…
May 8, 1949 · 29:50
Luigi writes to his mother to tell her that he has toothache but it’s not hurting him too much, only when he cracks…
May 8, 1951 · 29:46
Luigi's antique business isn't doing so good. His stock doesn't have a turnover, it's just stuck there like a rock! So…
Nov 1, 1949 · 29:44
It's an exciting time for Luigi, and America! It's the football season, and Luigi is going to attend his first ever…
Nov 13, 1951 · 29:45
As we all know, Luigi loves night school, and especially the beautiful, blonde haired, Miss Spaulding. However, this…
Nov 14, 1950
Luigi finds himself caught between his mother's heartaches and Pasquale's scheming in this delightfully tangled…
Nov 16, 1948 · 29:19
Luigi thinks it will be a good idea to attend the PTA meeting, but Jimmy is worried that he'll make a big fool of…
Nov 20, 1951 · 29:45
It's Thanksgiving in America, and every American is going around with big, happy smiles on their faces. Luigi is…
Nov 22, 1949 · 29:02
It's Thanksgiving in America, and every American is going around with big, happy smiles on their faces. Luigi is…
Nov 28, 1950
Our lovable protagonist finds himself in a comedic predicament when he discovers he may have been left out of the…
Nov 29, 1949 · 29:07
Luigi is collecting money for the children’s recreation center and has collected $25 from the people in his area but he…
Nov 30, 1948 · 30:00
When Luigi receives some junk mail (yes, they sure had it back then) promoting a hospital plan for just two cents a day…
Nov 6, 1951 · 29:45
"To be big, you gotta think big", and Luigi plans to take that great American saying quite literally, by opening a new…
Nov 7, 1950
This warm, gently mischievous outing finds Luigi facing a very practical American dilemma with his usual mix of…
Nov 8, 1949 · 29:31
Tomorrow is election day, and Luigi's store is to be used as a polling place - but then Luigi and Pasquale are both…
Nov 9, 1948 · 29:30
When Luigi steps out to close the door to his antique shop he finds a diamond ring. Being an honest person he decides…
Oct 10, 1950
In this delightful episode, our lovable protagonist wins a contest to meet Frank Sinatra in New York City. What follows…
Oct 11, 1949
This delightful Columbus Day special blends humor, history, and heart. When Luigi loses the script for his night…
Oct 16, 1951 · 29:45
Luigi is writing a letter to his Mama back home in Italy, telling her of his adventures living in America. Today's…
Oct 17, 1950
Luigi's friend Pasquale challenges him to an educational contest, claiming he can learn more in one week than Luigi has…
Oct 2, 1951 · 30:00
Luigi has given his mama the impression that he has made his fortune in his adopted beloved county America so she…
Oct 21, 1952
Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious episode of 'Life with Luigi'! Luigi's school is holding a bazaar to raise…
Oct 23, 1951 · 29:45
Luigi's writing another letter to his Mama in Italy, and this week is about the variety of dances in America, compared…
Oct 24, 1950
Luigi's world gets turned upside down when he receives an invitation to join the prestigious Antique Dealers of America…
Oct 25, 1949 · 29:45
As well as receiving letters from eye doctors and insurance companies, Luigi has received a letter from the city zoning…
Oct 3, 1950 · 30:19
Luigi would like to do something big for his country and asks Pasquale for his advice. Pasquale suggests he marry his…
Oct 30, 1951 · 29:44
Right now it's the start of the holiday season in America, and for Luigi, it brings back some nice memories. He…
Oct 4, 1949 · 29:12
Luigi Bascoe is feeling good! Tonight after his night school class, he has invited everyone back to his store for a…
Oct 7, 1952
In this delightful episode, Luigi's journey into modern American life continues as he takes the plunge into purchasing…
Oct 9, 1951
In this charming episode, we follow aspiring writer Luigi Basco as he attempts to break into journalism after getting…
Sep 11, 1949
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the delightful world of Luigi as he embarks on a journey to become a singer…
Sep 11, 1951 · 29:46
Luigi's writing another letter to his Mama back in Italy. He's impressed with how everyone seems to be singing in…
Sep 12, 1950 · 30:20
Luigi is feeling very lonesome in America without his family and tonight he would even go out with Rosa. When he…
Sep 16, 1952
Luigi’s antique shop has fresh stock, but one item outside the door brings him a great deal more attention than he…
Sep 18, 1949
Luigi Basco, is an Italian immigrant navigating life in America. In this delightful episode, Luigi finds himself in a…
Sep 18, 1951 · 29:44
In America, all of the big companies have a big advertising budget, and all of the little companies have a little…
Sep 19, 1950 · 29:44
Miss Spalding arrives late to class as she has been at a school conference and has some news, which concerns all of the…
Sep 2, 1952
On a steamy Chicago day, Luigi decides a simple outing might be just the tonic: a modest new swimsuit, a spot on the…
Sep 21, 1948 · 29:12
Money is tight for Luigi. Unless he can raise enough money to pay Pasquale at the Spaghetti Palace for the rent he…
Sep 23, 1952
Get ready for a heartwarming celebration with a twist! This episode centers around Horowitz’s 25th wedding anniversary,…
Sep 25, 1949
Step into the charming world of Chicago's North Halsted Street as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Our endearing…
Sep 25, 1951 · 29:45
Luigi has decided to leave Chicago and all of his friends. But first, he needs to go to the bus station to find out how…
Sep 26, 1950 · 29:56
Luigi has been charges 15 cents because his trolley bus ticket had expired but it was not his fault, the bus conductor…
Sep 27, 1949 · 29:47
Well Luigi is feeling proud of himself today! He has been in America for two years now, and has managed to save up a…
Sep 4, 1949
Luigi Basco is an Italian immigrant navigating life in Chicago. In this delightful episode, Luigi's good deed of…
Sep 4, 1951 · 29:45
Mr and Mrs O'Rielly just had a little baby boy, and they don't know what to name to give him. Mr O'Rielly wants to name…
Sep 5, 1950 · 30:13
In his weekly letter to his mother Luigi tells her the funny thing about Americans, All year they work and then one day…
Ned · your guide to the archive
Ned here. Forty-odd years I've spent with these old shows — and if you took to Life With Luigi, I'd wager my last valve you'll love this lot.
