1955-06-04, WCBS, min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Comedy Skits: A. Charlie Bratten, B. Joe The Bartender, C. Reggie Van Gleason 111.
1955-06-18, WCBS, min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Guests: Art Carney, Audrey Meadows. Final show of the 1954-55 season.
1956-06-16, WCBS, min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Honeymooners. End of show only.
1956-10-27, WCBS, 12 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
Jackie's guest is comedian Henny Youngman. Also included is a Honeymooners sketch with Art Carney and Audrey Meadows.
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
1956-11-10, WCBS, 12 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
In this episode, a Honeymooners sketch with Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, and Audrey Meadows.
1956-11-24, WCBS, 3 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
The show's opening is heard.
1956-11-30, WCBS, 5 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
A tribute to bandleader Tommy Dorsey.
1957-01-12, WCBS, 6 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Eddie Cantor is honored on his 65th birthday.
Cantor sings "Waiting For The Robert E. Lee."
Guests: Eddie Cantor, and Edward R.Murrow.
1957-04-20, WCBS, 8 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
There is a "PEOPLE TO PEOPLE" skit with Jackie Gleason playing Reggie Van Gleason.
1957-05-04, WCBS, 7 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
A Reggie Van Gleason skit in which he appears on the television show "This Was Your Life."
1957-05-25, WCBS, 5 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one hour variety format with a Honyemooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Jack E. Leonard is the guest. There is a JOE THE BARTENDER segment with Jackie Gleason behind the bar.
1961-01-27, WCBS, 19 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957;
October 3, 1958-January 2 1959;
January 27, 1961;
February 3 1961-March 24, 1961;
September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Jackie Gleason criticizes and apologizes for his bad panel show, "You're In The Picture." He comments on the risks of theatrical productions. This show was canceled after its premiere episode.
1961-02-17, WCBS, 20 min.
Guest Art Carney ad libs with Jackie Gleason, who also does a seven minute stand up comedy routine on the subject of "Bob Hope." For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time (Jan. 20, 1961).
1961-02-24, WCBS, 23 min.
Gordon MacRae and Sheila MacRae ad lib with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture."
1961-03-03, WCBS, 26 min.
Guest Jayne Mansfield ad libs with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time. Gleason talks about reaching his 45th birthday with observations, past, present and future.
1961-03-10, WCBS, 16 min.
Guests Heavyweight boxing Champion Floyd Patterson and former champ Ingemar Johansson meet with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time.
1961-03-17, WCBS, 26 min.
Bobby Darin ad libs with Jackie Gleason. A March 10th, 1956 kinescope from the television series "Stage Show" is presented by Gleason. It is the very first professional engagement by Darin, who sings "The Rock Island Line." Bobby Darin also sings a heartfelt rendition of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling."
1961-03-24, WCBS, 27 min.
Guests Rudy Vallee and George Jessel ad lib with Jackie Gleason. For two months, Jackie conducted this informal talk show replacing the abortive quiz show "You're in the Picture," which aired only one time.
1962-09-29, WCBS, 53 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961;
September 29,1962-September 12, 1970.
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
In the fall of 1958 Jackie Gleason returned to a live half-hour series scheduled on Fridays. That effort, which also featured Buddy Hackett, was cancelled after only three months on the air.
In the fall of 1962 Gleason was back to a Saturday Night slot, which he occupied for another eight seasons. From 1962 to 1966 it was called JACKIE GLEASON AND HIS AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE, and featured topical comedy sketches as well as musical numbers. One of Gleason's characters, Joe the Bartender, appeared regularly opposite regular Frank Fontaine, who as Crazy Guggenheim traded stories with Joe and then would change character all together singing a song, after which Joe the Bartender would sing his closing signature song. Sue Ane Langdon was also featured regularly.
Jackie Gleason premieres his brand new series. On the debut show, the Newton Brothers, Wayne Newton and Jerry Newton, make their first national TV appearance. In addition, there is a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine, who talks to Joe about "Pay TV." There is a "Honeymooners" sketch about "air raid shelters," with old sidekick Art Carney and Sue Ane Langdon plays "Alice."
1962-09-29, CBS, 00 min.
Dupe Of Number 273. Series Premiere.
1962-10-06, WCBS, 20 min.
Jackie Gleason gives his opening monologue and does a "Joe the Bartender" skit with Frank Fontaine, who talks to Joe about "Christopher Columbus." The Newton Brothers (Wayne and Jerry) perform for a second consecutive week.
1962-10-06, WCBS, 3 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961;
September 29, 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived on a regular basis until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
In the fall of 1958 Jackie Gleason returned to a live half-hour series scheduled on Fridays. That effort, which also featured Buddy Hackett, was cancelled after only three months on the air.
In the fall of 1962 Gleason was back to a Saturday Night slot, which he occupied for another eight seasons. From 1962 to 1966 it was called JACKIE GLEASON AND HIS AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE, and featured topical comedy sketches as well as musical numbers. One of Gleson's characters, Joe the Bartender, appeared regularly opposite regular Frank Fontaine, who as Crazy Guggenham traded stories with Joe and then would change character all together singing a song, after which Joe the Bartender would sing his closing signature song. Sue Ane Langdon was also featured regularly.
1962-10-13, WCBS, 40 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue, impersonator Elliot Reid doing President John F. Kennedy, Reggie Van Gleason's political debate sketch, an "Arthur and Agnes" sketch with Alice Ghostley and Frank Fontaine, and a closing monologue by Gleason.
1962-10-20, WCBS, 3 min.
Jackie Gleason gives tribute to his longtime associate Art Carney at the conclusion of his show.
1962-10-20, WCBS, 12 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
Host: Jackie Gleason.
1962-10-27, WCBS, 24 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue, a "Joe the Bartender" sketch about "Photos from the Past" with Frank Fontaine, who for the first time, out of his "Crazy Guggenheim" character, sings a song: "When Your Heart Has Turned To Silver" at the conclusion of the sketch. There is a 3 1/2 minute Harry Reasoner and Robert Pierpoint News bulletin interrupting the program and outlining President John F. Kennedy's plan for solving the current Cuban crisis. The Gleason Show continues with a Sue Ane Langdon "Granada" production number. A 60 second promo for the upcoming 1962 election night is heard at the end of the program.
1962-11-03, WCBS, 38 min.
Jackie Gleason does his opening monologue followed by a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine, who talks to Joe about his "Cousin Who is a Dog Catcher" and sings "Always." Comedian's classic corner with Smith and Dale and an "Arthur and Agnes" sketch with Alice Ghostley.
1962-11-03, WCBS, 12 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
In the fall of 1958 Jackie Gleason returned to a live half-hour series scheduled on Fridays. That effort, which also featured Buddy Hackett, was cancelled after only three months on the air.
In the fall of 1962 Gleason was back to a Saturday Night slot, which he occupied for another eight seasons. From 1962 to 1966 it was called JACKIE GLEASON AND HIS AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE, and featured topical comedy sketches as well as musical numbers. One of Gleson's characters, Joe the Bartender, appeared regularly opposite regular Frank Fontaine, who as Crazy Guggenham traded stories with Joe and then would change character all together singing a song, after which Joe the Bartender would sing his closing signature song. Sue Ane Langdon was also featured regularly.
1962-11-10, WCBS, 19 min.
Jackie Gleason does his opening monologue followed by a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine, who talks about "His Neighborhood Being Torn Down" and sings "That Old Gang of Mine."
1962-11-17, WCBS, 20 min.
Jackie Gleason does his opening monologue followed by a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine, who talks to Joe about "Sports" and who sings "Mary."
1962-11-17, CBS, 00 min.
Twenty-minute excerpt.
See number 317 for details. Dupe.
1962-11-24, WCBS, 26 min.
Jackie Gleason does his opening monologue with double talker Al Kelly, followed by a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine. He talks to Joe about "Thanksgiving" and sings "Heart of My Heart." Also, there is an "Arthur and Agnes" sketch with Alice Ghostley.
1962-12-01, WCBS, 31 min.
Jackie Gleason does his opening monologue followed by "Joe the Bartender" with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine, who talks to Joe about his "Wife" and sings "Daddy's Little Girl." Gleason is heard as Stanley R. Sogg, pitchman for Mother Fletcher on the Late Late Show. There is also Tag Team wrestling with Reginald Van Gleason III.
1962-12-08, WCBS, 33 min.
Jackie Gleason does his opening monologue followed by a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine, who talks to Joe about "Teenage Marriages" and sings "When Your Hair Has Turned to Silver." Henny Youngman does a stand-up comedy routine.
1962-12-08, CBS, 00 min.
Thirty-Three Minute Excerpt.
See number 338 for details Dupe.
1962-12-15, CBS, 00 min.
1962-12-29, WCBS, 38 min.
Jackie Gleason does his opening monologue with Henny Youngman, followed by a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine, who talks to Joe about "Cold Weather" and sings "Auld Lang Syne." There is an "Arthur and Agnes" sketch with Alice Ghostley. Paul Anka concludes the show with a medley of his hit songs.
1962-12-29, CBS, 00 min.
1963-01-12, WCBS, 52 min.
Highlights include "Joe the Bartender" with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim," who talks to Joe about "television," and sings "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now?" Also, Jackie Gleason does a skit as Stanley R. Sogg, late show pitchman for Mother Fletcher Mail Order Company. On a return visit, Wayne Newton and his brother Jerry Newton perform. George Jessel sings "My Mother's Eyes." He and Gleason trade quips.
1963-01-26, WCBS, 22 min.
Jackie Gleason gives his opening monologue. Frank "Crazy Guggenheim" Fontaine visits Gleason in a "Joe the Bartender" sketch and talks to Joe about "Nightmares" and sings "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles."
1963-01-26, CBS, 00 min.
1963-02-02, WCBS, 28 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue, "Joe the Bartender" sketch, with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim," who talks to Joe about "Fatso Fogerty" and a Larry Storch comedy routine. Gleason is presented a Christmas Seal Award.
1963-02-09, CBS, 6 min.
September 20, 1952-June 22, 1957; October 3, 1958-January 2 1959; February 3 1961-March 24, 1961; September 1962-September 12, 1970
After the 1954-1955 season (one hour live broadcasts), Jackie Gleason produced a series of 39 filmed half-hour episodes of "The Honeymooners" which was syndicated (1955-1956). For the following 1956-1957 season, the Jackie Gleason Show returned to a live one-hour variety format with a Honeymooners sketch included in many of its broadcasts. After this season, The Honeymooners sketches would not be revived until the 1966-1967 season of The Jackie Gleason Show.
In the fall of 1958 Jackie Gleason returned to a live half-hour series scheduled on Fridays. That effort, which also featured Buddy Hackett, was cancelled after only three months on the air.
In the fall of 1962 Gleason was back to a Saturday Night slot, which he occupied for another eight seasons. From 1962 to 1966 it was called JACKIE GLEASON AND HIS AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE, and featured topical comedy sketches as well as musical numbers. One of Gleson's characters, Joe the Bartender, appeared regularly opposite regular Frank Fontaine, who as Crazy Guggenham traded stories with Joe and then would change character all together singing a song, after which Joe the Bartender would sing his closing signature song. Sue Ane Langdon was also featured regularly.
Jackie's guest is comedian Henny Youngman.
1963-02-16, CBS, 00 min.
1963-02-16, WCBS, 43 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue with Rip Taylor, "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim," who talks to Joe about "His Son" and sings "I'll Get By." There is a Johnny Morgan stand-up routine and a Reggie Van Gleason III comedy sketch.
1963-02-23, WCBS, 42 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue with Rip Taylor. There is an "Arthur and Agnes" sketch with Gleason and Alice Ghostley and a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim," who talks to Joe about "Butcher Shops" and sings "Have You Ever Been Lonely?" Jackie also does a touching vocal valentine to a sleeping baby daughter. After sign off, there is a 30 second promotional spot which Gleason does, promoting CBS's The Late Show, celebrating its 12th anniversary.
1963-03-09, WCBS, 41 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue with Rip Taylor, Cliff Hall and Jack Pearl. There is a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim," who talks to Joe about "Driving" and sings "If I Had My Way." Jackie also recites a vocal valentine to a sleeping baby boy. There is also a CBS Peace Core Commercial.
1963-03-16, WCBS, 12 min.
Frank Fontaine appears as "Crazy Guggenheim" in another "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Jackie Gleason. Crazy talks to Joe about "Gaylord Farquad."
1963-03-30, WCBS, 19 min.
Rip Taylor does his comedy routine and there is a Jackie Gleason and Alice Ghostley "Arthur and Agnes" sketch.
1963-04-06, WCBS, 35 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue with Al Kelly and Johnny Morgan. Jackie Gleason does a "Joe the Bartender" sketch with Frank Fontaine as "Crazy Guggenheim." Crazy talks to Joe about "Springtime" and sings "Girl of My Dreams."