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

Seasons:

1 | unknown

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 | Famous Opening Theme | Money Scheme | Neighbor

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 7 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Dec. 14	1:00 AM	CW
Mon. Dec. 14	1:30 AM	CW
Mon. Dec. 21	1:00 AM	CW	'Twas the Night Before Christmas	#1.13

Cast

Jackie Gleason	...	Ralph Kramden (39 episodes, 1955-1956)
Art Carney	...	Ed Norton (39 episodes, 1955-1956)
Audrey Meadows	...	Alice Kramden (39 episodes, 1955-1956)
Joyce Randolph	...	Trixie Norton (36 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Directed by
Frank Satenstein		(36 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Writing credits
Marvin Marx		(16 episodes, 1955-1956)
Walter Stone		(16 episodes, 1955-1956)
Leonard Stern		(14 episodes, 1955-1956)
Sydney Zelinka		(14 episodes, 1955-1956)
Herbert Finn		(9 episodes, 1955-1956)
A.J. Russell		(9 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Produced by
Jack Hurdle	....	producer (31 episodes, 1955-1956)
Jack Philbin	....	executive producer (31 episodes, 1955-1956)
Stanley Poss	....	assistant producer (31 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Original Music by
Sammy Spear		(1 episode, 1956)

Series Cinematography by
Jack Etra		(20 episodes, 1955-1956)
Doug Downs		(9 episodes, 1955-1956)
Daniel Cavelli		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Leonard Anderson		(29 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Costume Design by
Peggy Morrison		(24 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Production Management
Jackie Gleason	....	production supervisor (39 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Art Department
Richard Richtaryk	....	scenic designer (29 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Sound Department
Patrick Yacono	....	sound re-recording mixer: restoration (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Howard Block	....	assistant camera (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Pat Perkins	....	daytime dresses (18 episodes, 1955-1956)
Peggy Morrison	....	costumes / costumer (5 episodes, 1955-1956)

Series Music Department
Sammy Spear	....	musical director (39 episodes, 1955-1956)
Ray Bloch	....	musical director (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Jackie Gleason Enterprises

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1955-1956) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
• Viacom (1957-1995) (USA) (TV) (original syndication release)
• Paramount Television (1995-2006) (USA) (TV)
• CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2006-2007) (USA) (TV)
• CBS Television Distribution (2007-) (USA) (TV)
• Fox Video (1993) (USA) (VHS)
• Fox Video (1993) (USA) (laserdisc)
• MPI Home Video (????) (USA) (DVD)
• Paramount Home Video (2003) (USA) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Adelphi Theatre  filming location
• Buick Motor Division  sponsoring
• Pat Perkins  daytime dresses by

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:

Ed's full name is Edward Lilywhite Norton.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: The background behind the stove and the window were actually curtains. There are a few episodes in which the corner (where the two meet) would separate and you could see a little of what was behind it.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Ralph: Bang, zoom!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Nanny: Sunday in the Park with Fran (#1.17)" (1994)

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!!!