Summary

John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987), known as Jackie Gleason, was an American comedian, actor, writer, composer and conductor. Developing a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his bus driver Ralph Kramden character in the television series The Honeymooners. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which maintained high ratings from the mid-1950s through 1970. After originating in New York City, filming moved to Miami Beach, Florida, in 1964 after Gleason took up permanent residence there.

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Gleason and Edward R. Murrow when Gleason was the subject of the interview program Person to Person in 1956
Gleason and Edward R. Murrow when Gleason was the subject of the interview program Person to Person in 1956
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Gleason as the Poor Soul on Toast of the Town in 1954
Gleason as Ralph Kramden with Audrey Meadows as Alice, circa 1955
Gleason as Ralph Kramden with Audrey Meadows as Alice, circa 1955
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Gleason and Rosemary DeCamp as Chester and Peg Riley.
Gleason and June Taylor dancer Margaret Jeanne get ready for St. Patrick's Day 1955
Gleason and June Taylor dancer Margaret Jeanne get ready for St. Patrick's Day 1955
The television home of The Honeymooners
The television home of The Honeymooners
Miami Beach Auditorium, where Gleason taped his shows after his Florida move
Miami Beach Auditorium, where Gleason taped his shows after his Florida move
  
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