The Honeymooners

The Honeymooners

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The Honeymooners is an American situation comedy television show.  It originally aired on the DuMont Network's "Cavalcade of Stars" and subsequently on the CBS Network's "Jackie Gleason Show" hosted by Jackie Gleason, and filmed before a live audience. It debuted as a half-hour series on October 1, 1955. Although initially a ratings success — becoming the #2 show in the United States its first season — it faced stiff competition from the Perry Como Show, and eventually dropped to #19, ending its production after only 39 episodes (now referred to as the "Classic 39"). The final episode of The Honeymooners aired on September 22, 1956. Gleason went on to revive The Honeymooners as sketches and hour-long specials off and on through 1978.

Cast:
Ralph Kramden ................................. Jackie Gleason
Alice Kramden ............................... Audrey Meadows
Ed Norton ................................................ Art Carney
Trixie Norton .................................... Joyce Randolph