Smokey and the Bandit
1977
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Jun 25, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, the roly-poly comedian, actor and musician who was one of the leading entertainment stars of the 1950's and 60's, died last night of cancer at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla....
Jackie Gleason. Actor: The Hustler. Comedian, actor, composer and conductor, educated in New York public schools. He was a master of ceremonies in amateur shows, a carnival barker, daredevil driver and a disc jockey, and later a comedian in night clubs.
Gleason signed with CBS on November 23, 1951. The Jackie Gleason Show, which commanded more than 160 team members as production staff, actors, dancers, musicians, choreographer (June Taylor), technical crew, wardrobe and make-up, was broadcast live for the first time on September 20th of the following year.The ratings soon soared to 42%. Jackie became “Mr. Saturday Night.”
Jackie Gleason is one of the most legendary figures in the history of American entertainment. Join the Gleason family for a walk down memory lane at our official site, JackieGleason.com!
Jun 25, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, the barrel-shaped “Great One” who won television fame and riches as a blustering bus driver in “The Honeymooners,” and an Oscar nomination for his film portrayal of an aging...
Jun 26, 1987 · Jackie Gleason, 71, who as Ralph Kramden in the TV series, "The Honeymooners," created one of the enduring comic characters in American showbiz history, died June 24 of cancer of the colon and...
Jackie Gleason, the self-styled "Great One" who turned his patented, pomaded portrayal of a hustler to star effect both in comedy -- TV's beloved "The Honeymooners" -- and drama -- winning an...
