"The Honeymooners" (1955)TV series 1955-1956

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

1 October 1955 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience.

Plot Keywords:

Bus Driver | Friendship Between Men | Husband Wife Relationship | Sitcom | Sewer

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 7 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. May 19	1:00 AM	CW
Mon. May 19	1:30 AM	CW

Cast

Jackie Gleason	...	Ralph Kramden (39 episodes, 1955-1956)
Art Carney	...	Ed Norton / ... (34 episodes, 1955-1956)
Audrey Meadows	...	Alice Kramden (33 episodes, 1955-1956)
Joyce Randolph	...	Trixie Norton (31 episodes, 1955-1956)

Runtime:

30 min (39 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Adelphi Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Jackie Gleason Enterprises

Trivia:

The show was shot "as live" (filmed before an audience, edited and shown later). If you ever notice Jackie Gleason patting himself on the stomach, it was a sign that he had forgotten his line..

Goofs:

Continuity: The background in the Kramden's window changes. Sometimes there are windows and fire escapes. Other times the fire escapes aren't there. This happens within episodes, not just from one episode to another.

Quotes:

[Norton has seen the Kramdens' new maid, Thelma]
Ralph: What do you think of the maid, Norton?
Norton: Well, without a doubt, Ralph, you have achieved the height of gracious living. You are one of the 400. In fact, you could be *all* of the 400.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in What Love Is (2007)

Soundtrack:

You're My Greatest Love

Classic Comedy At Its Best!!

The Honeymooners is a classic comedy from the 1950s. There were only 39 original episodes made. But all 39 were classic gems. Jackie Gleason was hilarious as Ralph Kramden,the hard working, always complaining bus driver & husband of Alice (Audrey Meadows). They both worked very well together. The other couple in the show was Ed Norton (Art Carney) & Trixie Norton(Joyce Randolph). Art Carney was brilliant in this TV show, his personality & mannerisms are some of the funniest ever. A great actor. I don,t have one favorite episode that I can say is the best, they are all great. This is one of the best comedy shows ever made. The laser disc box sets of all 39 episodes are 2 of my best ones in my whole collection. A Must Have!!!