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Gleason, Jackie (1916-1987)As his sobriquet, The Great One, implies, Jackie Gleason was a comedian of superlative talents, but one whose persona housed enormous contradictions. A literally larger-than-life performer who became a star on the small screen when he failed to achieve headline status on stage and in the movies during the 1940s ...
Actor and comedian who was known for his television career but also his significant achievements in easy listening music. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1980s. Born. February 26, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY. Died. June 24, 1987 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Oct 12, 2020 · Jackie Gleason died on June 24, 1987, at the premature age of 71. Gleason had been suffering from multiple health issues for years but endeavored to keep that fact a secret from the public. Nevertheless, his years of hard partying, voracious alcohol consumption, and extravagant eating inevitably caught up with him.
The Jackie Gleason Show: With Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra. Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
He recorded nearly 40 albums with the Jackie Gleason Orchestra. Inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1986. "Jackie Gleason is my favorite two comedians." --Miton Berle "Critics report on accidents to eye witnesses." --Jackie Gleason "Everyone is insecure to a degree. My business is composed of a mass of crisis.
Music for Lovers Only (or Jackie Gleason Presents Music for Lovers Only) is a studio album of easy-listening music by Jackie Gleason, wherein he conducted an orchestra performing standards. It was released by Capitol Records on October 27, 1952, [1] as a 10-inch LP with eight songs.
John Herbert Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and composer known affectionately as "The Great One". He developed a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York and was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his city bus driver character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. He also ...
