<P> The reworked script cast Bendix as blundering Chester A. Riley , a wing riveter at the fictional Cunningham Aircraft plant in California . His frequent exclamation of indignation -- `` What a revoltin ' development this is ! '' -- became one of the most famous catchphrases of the 1940s . It was later reused by Benjamin J. Grimm of the Fantastic Four . The radio series also benefited from the immense popularity of a supporting character , Digby `` Digger '' O'Dell ( John Brown ) , `` the friendly undertaker . '' Brecher told Brown , `` I want a very sepulchral voice , quavering , morbid , and he got it right away . '' </P>
<P> The reworked script cast Bendix as blundering Chester A. Riley , a wing riveter at the fictional Cunningham Aircraft plant in California . His frequent exclamation of indignation -- `` What a revoltin ' development this is ! '' -- became one of the most famous catchphrases of the 1940s . It was later reused by Benjamin J. Grimm of the Fantastic Four . The radio series also benefited from the immense popularity of a supporting character , Digby `` Digger '' O'Dell ( John Brown ) , `` the friendly undertaker . '' Brecher told Brown , `` I want a very sepulchral voice , quavering , morbid , and he got it right away . '' </P>
who said what a revolting development this is
who said what a revolting development this is
Chester A. Riley
Chester A. Riley