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The Jackie Gleason Show

Summary Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.

  • TV-G
  • CBS
  • May 16, 1953
  • TV-G
  • CBS
  • May 16, 1953
The Jackie Gleason Show
S1 • Episode 34
Alice's Birthday
Air Date: May 16, 1953
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Summary Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 20, 1952 • 9 m
Guests: Louis Armstrong, Eileen Barton, the Mayo Brothers; the Honeymooners - the New Bowling Ball
Ralph's new bowling ball gets stuck on his finger. This is the first "Honeymooners" sketch featuring the team of Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, and Joyce Randolph.
Episode 2 • Sep 27, 1952 • 10 m
Jimmy Dorsey & his Orchestra, Patti Page, Joan Holloway
Alice misplaces her wedding ring; Ralph thinks a turkey ate it.
Episode 3 • Oct 4, 1952
Harry James, Teresa Brewer, Elaine Dunn, Tommy Gumina; The Honeymooners - Sprained Thumb
Episode 4 • Oct 11, 1952 • 10 m
Nat King Cole, Doretta Morrow, Maria Neglia; The Honeymooners - Lost Baby
Ralph and Ed care for an abandoned baby found on the bus.
Episode 5 • Oct 18, 1952 • 8 m
Morton Downey, Anita Kert Ellis; The Honeymooners - Question Mark
Ralph and Alice argue at home while getting ready for a night on the town with the Nortons.
Episode 6 • Nov 1, 1952 • 8 m
Ethel Waters, Deems Taylor; The Honeymooners - The Cold
Episode 7 • Nov 8, 1952 • 1 h
Pickles
Episode 8 • Nov 15, 1952 • 36 m
Episode #1.8
Ralph and Norton form a songwriting partnership.
Episode 9 • Nov 22, 1952
JellyBeans
Episode 10 • Nov 29, 1952
Episode #1.10
Episode 11 • Dec 6, 1952
Missing Pants
Episode 12 • Dec 13, 1952
Peggy Lee, Georgie Tapps; The Honeymooners - Six Months to Live
Episode 13 • Dec 20, 1952 • 41 m
Christmas Party
The Honeymooners' first Christmas.
Episode 14 • Dec 27, 1952
Roberta Peters, Frances Faye, Ivy Williamson, Jess Hill
Episode 15 • Jan 3, 1953
Glow Worm Cleaning
Episode 16 • Jan 10, 1953
Vaughn Monroe, Sugar Ray Robinson
Episode 17 • Jan 17, 1953
Peggy Lee, Robert Merrill; The Honeymooners - Alice Plays Cupid
Episode 18 • Jan 24, 1953
The DeMarco Sisters; The Honeymooners - Suspense
Episode 19 • Jan 31, 1953
Lost Job
Episode 20 • Feb 7, 1953
Episode #1.20
Episode 21 • Feb 14, 1953
Episode #1.21
Episode 22 • Feb 21, 1953
Anniversary Gift
Episode 23 • Feb 28, 1953
Episode #1.23
Episode 24 • Mar 7, 1953
Income Tax
Episode 25 • Mar 14, 1953
Alice's Aunt Ethel
Episode 26 • Mar 21, 1953
What's Her Name?
After a night at the movies Alice and Ralph have the whole building in an uproar while they argue about who was in the movie they saw. The arrival of a police officer helps bring the issue to a close in more ways then one.
Episode 27 • Mar 28, 1953
Lunch Box
Episode 28 • Apr 4, 1953
Easter Hats
Episode 29 • Apr 11, 1953
Hot Tips
Episode 30 • Apr 18, 1953
Norton Moves In
Episode 31 • Apr 25, 1953
Ralph's Diet
Episode 32 • May 2, 1953
Dinner Guest
Episode 33 • May 9, 1953 • 10 m
Manager of the Baseball Team
Second remake of sketch originally performed on May 16, 1952 and May 9, 1953.
Episode 34 • May 16, 1953
Alice's Birthday
Episode 35 • May 23, 1953 • 35 m
The Dorsey Brothers Show
Episode 36 • May 30, 1953
Tawny Ballet
Episode 37 • Jun 6, 1953 • 30 m
The Prowler
Episode 38 • Jun 13, 1953
Guest Speaker
Episode 39 • Jun 27, 1953 • 31 m
Vacation at Fred's Landing
The Kramdens and the Nortons are about to go on vacation together. The wives want to go to Atlantic City; but the husbands want to go to Fred's Landing for a fishing and camping trip.
Episode 40 • Jul 4, 1953
Episode #1.40
6 Seasons

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Jack Lescoulie

Self - Announcer, Radio Quiz Show Host

The June Taylor Dancers

Themselves, Dancers at Berlin Express, Dancers at Irish Pub

Ray Bloch

Bandleader, Self - Bandleader, Self

Jackie Gleason

Self - Host, Ralph Kramden, Reginald Van Gleason III

Art Carney

Ed Norton, Self, Clem Finch

Audrey Meadows

Alice Kramden, Self - Alice Kramden, Self

Joyce Randolph

Trixie Norton, Self - Trixie Norton, Self

George Petrie

Freddie Muller, Doctor, Nick

Jimmy Blaine

Announcer - Commercials, Self - Announcer - Commercials, Self - Commercials

Bill Nimmo

Announcer - Commercials, Self - Announcer - Commercials, Self - Commercials

Sammy Birch

Bartender, Photographer, Telegram guy, 1st Passerby in Park, Bill - Concessions man, Casey (Racoon), Contestant in opening, Cop in lockup, Customer in opening, Dancer at Party, Drunk in police station, Garrity, Hap - Pool Hall Attendant, Happy, Jewelry Deliveryman, Joey, Kennedy (Racoon ping-pong player), Lead Reporter, Locker Room Attendant, Locker room attendant, Mr. Butler, Nick, Oliver Carpenter, Poolroom Attendant, Raccoon Brother Who Adjourns, Raccoon Lodge Waiter #1, Russian Soldier at Banquet, Self, Self - Mr. Butler, Self - Photographer, Self - Usher on stage, Telegram deliveryman, Theater Usher, Toots Mondello - Sewer Worker, Train Conductor, Treasure Hunter #2, Waiter, photographer

Frank Marth

Police Officer, Policeman, 3rd Passerby in Park, Beat Cop, Big Game Hunter, Charlie, Cop, Cop on street, Delivery Man, Detective, Expectant father #4, Frank the Iceman, Frankie, Gallagher - Bus Driver, Guide, Jack Philbin, Man in Pool Hall, Murphy the Cop, Police Officer #2, Police Officer Casey, Raccoon Brother Donovan, Raccoon Lodge Secretary, Racetrack Bettor, Racoon Lodge Member, Russian Soldier Who Offers to Drive, Self, Self - Photographer (Honeymooners Sketch), Self - Policeman, Supporting Player

Eddie Hanley

'Knuckles' Grogan, Automat customer with letter, Brady, Brother Gavin, Bucky Boy, Court Clerk, Elevator Operator, Expectant father #1, Flower deliveryman, Gendarme #2 (final scene), L.P., Mailman, Miller (Racoon ping-pong player), Newspaper Photographer, Newspaper editor, Night Watchman, Olsen, apartment superintendant, Passerby in lobby, Photographer, Pluggy, Potter - Bus Driver, Raccoon Lodge Member, Raccoon Lodge Secretary, Racoon Card Player, Room Service Waiter, Russian Solider at Banquet, Self - Stage Manager, Self - as Knuckles Grogan, Tony's father, Trumpet player in German Band

Zamah Cunningham

Mrs. Manicotti, Self, Adele Patterson, Customer in Sporting Goods Store, Gladys, Help the Needy Social Worker, Marion Marlowe (Spoof), Mary, Mildred Van Gleason, Mrs. Halloway - Teacher, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Rafferty, Self - Mrs. O'Leary, Self - Mrs. Osborne (Reggie Sketch), Self - as Agnes Norton, Spanish Mother, The Superintendent, Tony's Mother

Ralph Stantley

2nd Passerby in Park, Cop who arrests drunk, Frank, Garrity, Grogan, Hackett Gang Member, Joe Malone, Mike - Jealous Boyfriend, Police Chief, Prison Guard, Raccoon Card Player With Cigar, Ralph & Ed's Waiter, Reporter, Russian #2 in Forest, Self - Cop at End, Self - McGarrity, Sgt. Broder, Song Publisher

Peggy Lee

Self - Guest Vocalist, Pop Vocalist, Self - Guest Hostess, Self - Guest Jazz, Self

Victor Rendina

1st Waiter, Brother Stevens, Frank, restaurant owner, Perry Como's Cousin, Racoon, Reporter, Self - First Bet-Maker on Street, Self - Maestro Hubbell Budweiser, Ship's Steward

Humphrey Davis

Cashier, Customer 2, Help the Needy Society Worker, Marshall Buganyin, Painter, Photographer, Raffle official, Scotsman

The Ray Bloch Orchestra

Themselves

Virginia Damon

Mrs. Marshall, Ethel - Charlotte's Friend, Ladies' Club Member, Mrs. Winters, Self - Nurse, Supporting Player

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