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

User Rating:

9.1/10   

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:

Sewer | Bus Driver | Friendship | Fraternal Order | Raccoon

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 7 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 6	1:30 AM	CW
Mon. July 6	1:30 AM	WGNAMER	Hello, Mom	#1.10

Cast

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

Trixie Norton's real name was Thelma.

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:

[repeated line]
Ralph: A mere bag of shells.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in House Guest (2008) (V)

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!!!