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

User Rating:

9.0/10   

Seasons:

1

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. Nov. 16

1:30 AM

CW

On Stage

#1.31

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 (38 episodes, 1955-1956)

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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
• 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: A mere bag of shells.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Mutiny (#9.20)" (1997)

Soundtrack:

You're My Greatest Love

One of the greatest television shows of all time

Whether it's one of the classic 39 or one of the lost episodes, I always have a blast when I watch this show. It is one of the best shows ever to grace television. Everyone on the show was hilarious whether it was Ralph as the big mouthed, short tempered husband, Ed as the goofy upstairs neighbor or Alice and Trixie as the wives who always tried to keep them in line. It never fails to make me laugh out loud when I watch this show and I'd recommend it to anyone who needs a good laugh.