Ralph's father is only mentioned in one episode ('Young Man with a Horn') as having given Ralph a cornet he learned to play as a boy, and Ralph insists on keeping the cornet when Alice suggests it be thrown away.

Ralph's mother rarely is mentioned, although she does appear in one episode. Ralph enjoys bowling and playing pool he's proficient at both, and he is an enthusiastic member of the Loyal Order of Raccoons (although in several episodes, a blackboard at the lodge lists his dues as being in arrears). Well hidden beneath the many layers of bluster, however, is a softhearted man who loves his wife and is devoted to his best pal, Ed Norton. He is short-tempered, frequently resorting to bellowing, insults, and hollow threats. Ralph is frustrated by his lack of success and often develops get-rich-quick schemes. He is never seen driving a bus (except in publicity photos), but he sometimes is shown at the bus depot. Played by Jackie Gleason-a bus driver for the fictional Gotham Bus Company based in New York City. Although various secondary characters make multiple appearances and occasional exterior shots are incorporated during editing, virtually all action and dialogue is 'on stage' inside the normal backdrop. The majority of The Honeymooners episodes focus on four principal characters and generally use fixed sets within their Brooklyn apartment building. One of the sponsors of the show was Buick. television shows to portray working-class married couples in a gritty, non-idyllic manner, as the show is mostly set in the Kramdens' kitchen in a neglected Brooklyn apartment building. The Honeymooners was one of the first U.S. The final episode of The Honeymooners aired on 22 September 1956, and Gleason sporadically revived the characters until 1978. 19, and production ended after 39 episodes (now referred to as the 'Classic 39 episodes'). 2 show in the United States, facing stiff competition from The Perry Como Show on NBC. It was initially a ratings success as the No. The popularity of the sketches led Gleason to rework The Honeymooners as a filmed half-hour series which debuted on 1 October 1955 on CBS, replacing the variety series. The original comedy sketches first aired on the DuMont network's variety series Cavalcade of Stars, which Gleason hosted, and subsequently on the CBS network's The Jackie Gleason Show which was broadcast live in front of a theater audience. The show occasionally features more serious issues such as women's rights and social status.

Most episodes revolve around Ralph's poor choices in absurd dilemmas which frequently show his judgmental attitude in a comedic tone. It follows the lives of New York City bus driver Ralph Kramden (Gleason), his wife Alice ( Audrey Meadows), Ralph's best friend Ed Norton ( Art Carney) and Ed's wife Trixie ( Joyce Randolph) as they get involved with various schemes in their day-to-day living. The Honeymooners is an American television sitcom which originally aired from 1955 to 1956, created by and starring Jackie Gleason, and based on a recurring comedy sketch of the same name that had been part of Gleason's variety show. The show's cast in 1955 as it premiered on CBS: Jackie Gleason, Audrey Meadows, Art Carney and Joyce Randolph 'You're My Greatest Love' (extended version)

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