The Jackie Gleason Show (1952)

The prodigiously talented Gleason became a TV icon after he joined CBS from DuMont, where his work on `Calvalcade of Stars' had established many of his trademark characters, including Reginald Van Gleason III, the Poor Soul and Ralph Kramden, featured here, along with Art Carney, in `Honeymooners' sketches. The Emmy-winning mix also featured guest stars, musical comedy, the glitzy June Taylor Dancers and Frank Fontaine's Crazy Guggenheim character.

First aired

1952-09-20

Genres

Comedy

Seasons

8 (237 episodes)

Status

Canceled

TMDB rating

8.5/10 from 6 votes