 Publicity photo of a young Jackie Gleason. Image by General Amusement Corporation / James Koll, photographer, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Jackie GleasonJackie Gleason Jackie Gleason American comedian and actor (1916–1987) Herbert John Gleason (born Herbert Walton Gleason Jr.; February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American comedian, actor, writer, and composer also known as "The Great One".[1][2][3] He developed a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, and was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his city bus driver character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970. The series originated in New York City, but filming moved to Miami Beach, Florida, in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there. Quick… (Source: Wikipedia)
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