His photographic memory combined with his ingenious improvisation ability made everything he did seem the more real and the more natural. He truly had GREAT talent, and even greater resilience to failure, let downs, and set backs. He plowed through the past pain, the present difficulties, and the future obstacles. Jackie Gleason was a triumphant overcomer; of course his cigarette and booze dependency was both helpful (to him), and at times very destructive. As irresponsible as that may seem, he took responsibility for everything; both good and bad. He might not have been a great role model, but he sure was the GREATEST Entertainer that you could ever wish for. R.I.P. Mr. Gleason Jackie my boy, Jack. ✝🙏
My grandparents and mother lived down the street Chauncy St. from Jackie. It was mostly an Irish neighborhood and my family is Irish Brennan. I have enjoyed watching Jackie in all his shows and still do. He is deeply missed, God rest his soul.
I have many heroes in life from the worlds of music , art , sport ,film etc . But the king of them all by a country mile is 'The Great One ' ... Mr Jackie Gleason ! To achieve all of his brilliant successes so easily without rehearsal in most cases , is in my book extra ,extra super special ! A true American hero who if there was an Oscar given out for facial acting reactions Jackie would have had a living room full of them . The man was majestic in all of his work projects . Put it on Norton ..... let's go !
Gleason's favorite work, was "Gigot" from 1962. He doesn't make a sound or utter a single word in the entire film. To me, it's one of the greatest performances by any actor, ever. He, and the movie, were ignored by Hollywood, as he generally was. A stupid slight of a great talent. A crime, in a way. If you haven't seen it, and you love Jackie Gleason, you really should see it.
The Honeymooners, The Toy, The Hustler, Nothing in Common, All 3 Smokey & The Bandits... Loved them all! Jackie was and still is one of my favorite TV/Movie figures of all time. RIP #honeymoonersfan4life 🌕
I have vague memories of my dad watching The Jackie Gleason Show but I have sharper memories of watching the Honey Mooners. Dad loved that show bc it was about the average working man himself my dad was a factory worker for 25 years when there were factories here in the States. He also appreciated the slapstick humor. I do remember the June Taylor Dancers & their dance routines. I never knew JG had an orchestra & recordings. He had a huge talent. RIP 💔 to all the deceased cast members & a thank you to Jackie for making my dad laugh alittle!!!!!! 😊 ty.
I've watched all the old black and white comedies... most of them don't stand up well to time and just aren't all that funny. However I think most of the Honeymooner shows are just as hilarious today as they were then. Gleason's comedic charm obviously had a lot to do with it, but it also had a lot to do with the fantastic writing. They were way ahead of their time.
I’m not real old but growing up every man I came across in my life was a Character a Hustler and nearly all had a Nickname they were fast on their feet quick with a joke nearly all of them smoked or drank or both everyone of them different. Guys that could work all week yet show up at the Bar with no money just a cigarette lighter Smoke Drink and Play Pool all night on somebody’s dime Most are long gone now all I see now are guy’s in their 30’s and 40’s wearing Cargo shorts with Sandals and socks absolutely Talentless no Skills and No Character I miss them guys like Jackie .........
I didn,t do it but he spent a lot of time at the Marina I worked at in Georgetown SC,the story I head from my dock master was great.David Rowe could write a book on the clelebries he hosted on the IC W in Georgetown SC.
A long time ago when I was a little boy I used to watch and enjoy The Jackie Gleason Show-I knew it before I knew The Honeymooners-But I didn't like the music in the beginning and in the end of The Jackie Gleason Show-It was TOO SAD-Why did Jackie Gleason choose or permit such a sad music for his very nice TV,and variety show?😭
@@marjoryrainey73 Jackie Gleason wrote the theme for "The Honeymooners" though he could not read music. He had was a great actor and comedian, had photographic memory and was a pool shark in his early life. Truly a genius.
@@bbacon62 I have VHS tapes too. It's about the quality you save it to when rendering your movie in Sony Vegas or Resolve or whatever you use. The higher quality it's saved to will get you closer to the original recording in HD on youtube. Hope that makes sense.
He was a notorious chain smoker 🚬, he'd light one after another and constantly keep on smokin 🚬. Believe me, it's possible. He may not have finished them all, but he always played and worked with a cancer stick in his fingers and lips 🚬
"And away we go". Words to live by.
Agree 100😃👍%‼️✨✨
How SWEEEET. IT IS 🌜📺🌛!
Jackie is gone now, but Ralph Kramden is with us always.
His not gone he just moved to my Imagination, Vision And My Dreams.
Jackie lived the life he wanted, and seemed to enjoy every minute. There's a lot to be said for that.
He lived TWO lifetimes.
He was truly the great one. I cried the day he died.
Never met the man but I imagine he would greet you like you were a long lost friend.
His photographic memory combined with his ingenious improvisation ability made everything he did seem the more real and the more natural. He truly had GREAT talent, and even greater resilience to failure, let downs, and set backs.
He plowed through the past pain, the present difficulties, and the future obstacles. Jackie Gleason was a triumphant overcomer; of course his cigarette and booze dependency was both helpful (to him), and at times very destructive.
As irresponsible as that may seem, he took responsibility for everything; both good and bad.
He might not have been a great role model, but he sure was the GREATEST Entertainer that you could ever wish for.
R.I.P. Mr. Gleason
Jackie my boy, Jack. ✝🙏
I watched him in my room every night when I was 12. I’m still watching at 62. RIP Sheriff
What an absolutely beautiful tribute. Wow!
In his Orchestra he had Bobby Hackett on Corner. Hackett later formed his own Orchestra but his start as a Trumpet player started with Gleason.
The funniest comedies yet simple for all time.
Gleason was my favorite comedian and a great actor.
My grandparents and mother lived down the street Chauncy St. from Jackie. It was mostly an Irish neighborhood and my family is Irish Brennan. I have enjoyed watching Jackie in all his shows and still do. He is deeply missed, God rest his soul.
He was the greatest! ❤️
I have many heroes in life from the worlds of music , art , sport ,film etc . But the king of them all by a country mile is 'The Great One ' ... Mr Jackie Gleason ! To achieve all of his brilliant successes so easily without rehearsal in most cases , is in my book extra ,extra super special ! A true American hero who if there was an Oscar given out for facial acting reactions Jackie would have had a living room full of them . The man was majestic in all of his work projects . Put it on Norton ..... let's go !
Gleason's favorite work, was "Gigot" from 1962. He doesn't make a sound or utter a single word in the entire film. To me, it's one of the greatest performances by any actor, ever. He, and the movie, were ignored by Hollywood, as he generally was. A stupid slight of a great talent. A crime, in a way. If you haven't seen it, and you love Jackie Gleason, you really should see it.
He wasn't called the GREAT ONE for no reason !! Did everything live & he was a master. You had to love the guy !! 😎😎
You know theater is live, right? Did everything live lol all performances are taped or something???
❤ rest in peace you were loved by your fans
The Honeymooners, The Toy, The Hustler, Nothing in Common, All 3 Smokey & The Bandits... Loved them all! Jackie was and still is one of my favorite TV/Movie figures of all time. RIP #honeymoonersfan4life 🌕
An amazing talent can I truly loving man he will be missed
There will never be another Jackie Gleason..I never get enough of watching Honeymooners...he have himself to keep is all laughing!!
One of our best talents ever...still miss him...
Jackie , we miss you !! You were the greatest!!!
A horrible father and grandfather tho
I remember as a kid seeing some cartoon mice copying this show and figured it out - was pretty impressed with myself!
I remember being in bed and my mother out in the living room laughing hysterically, she was watching The Honeymooners !
Like Rodney Dangerfield he was brought up in the school of Hard Knocks.
Although I loved everything he did....the best to me will be Sheriff Buford T Justice.
He made it to 71. Can you imagine how long he would have lived if he didn't smoke 4 packs a day?
Let me correct myself....According to this he smoked 5 packs a day. Is that possible?
@@davidvenesky9053 Plus the yoyo dieting, the drinking, the obesity, never exercised, didn't eat veggies....
Funny thing about living and dying. We do both no matter what.
What's wrong smoking 4 a packs a day?
AHole
yep ,he wouldve made it all the way to 71😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
I have vague memories of my dad watching The Jackie Gleason Show but I have sharper memories of watching the Honey Mooners. Dad loved that show bc it was about the average working man himself my dad was a factory worker for 25 years when there were factories here in the States. He also appreciated the slapstick humor. I do remember the June Taylor
Dancers & their dance routines.
I never knew JG had an orchestra & recordings.
He had a huge talent.
RIP 💔 to all the deceased cast members & a thank you to
Jackie for making my dad laugh alittle!!!!!! 😊 ty.
Loved Jackie Gleason. Connie Francis was a big fan and sang "Melancholy Seranade" on of her albums
I've watched all the old black and white comedies... most of them don't stand up well to time and just aren't all that funny. However I think most of the Honeymooner shows are just as hilarious today as they were then. Gleason's comedic charm obviously had a lot to do with it, but it also had a lot to do with the fantastic writing. They were way ahead of their time.
True Genious.
Save Me A Stool Next To You Jackie ❤
Hes the only celebrity I cried at hearing of his death and then years later George Harrison ❤
I luved him in Gigot. He made me laugh and cry.
I was shocked that day !. I watched all his shows late night honeymooners at 11:30 PM or after Johnny Carson show I miss the GREAT ONE!
I’m not real old but growing up every man I came across in my life was a Character a Hustler and nearly all had a Nickname they were fast on their feet quick with a joke nearly all of them smoked or drank or both everyone of them different. Guys that could work all week yet show up at the Bar with no money just a cigarette lighter Smoke Drink and Play Pool all night on somebody’s dime Most are long gone now all I see now are guy’s in their 30’s and 40’s wearing Cargo shorts with Sandals and socks absolutely Talentless no Skills and No Character I miss them guys like Jackie .........
You said it pal.
I didn,t do it but he spent a lot of time at the Marina I worked at in Georgetown SC,the story I head from my dock master was great.David Rowe could write a book on the clelebries he hosted on the IC W in Georgetown SC.
A long time ago when I was a little boy I used to watch and enjoy The Jackie Gleason Show-I knew it before I knew The Honeymooners-But I didn't like the music in the beginning and in the end of The Jackie Gleason Show-It was TOO SAD-Why did Jackie Gleason choose or permit such a sad music for his very nice TV,and variety show?😭
5 packs at roughly 13.00 a pack. Hmmm. Not in today's world.
Don’t steam me cause I’m already steamed!
Where can you buy the Jackie Gleason albums
eBay or Discogs
Amazon has Jackie Gleason Orchestra CDs, probably some albums too.
His music IS great!
@@marjoryrainey73 Jackie Gleason wrote the theme for "The Honeymooners" though he could not read music. He had was a great actor and comedian, had photographic memory and was a pool shark in his early life. Truly a genius.
0:42 When I get done with you, there's gonna be piccalilli all over Bensonhurst!
It's odd of her to say "all the years she's done The Honeymooners with him🤔
way to upload in 240p...
And in the wrong aspect ratio.
was recorded in 1987 onto a vcr set to ssp, then uploaded to a 1993 pc first gen video cards , sorry i cant meet your standards
@@bbacon62 I have VHS tapes too. It's about the quality you save it to when rendering your movie in Sony Vegas or Resolve or whatever you use. The higher quality it's saved to will get you closer to the original recording in HD on youtube. Hope that makes sense.
He was just like my step dad. Hated the guy. Gleason show was fun tho.
Love Jackie. He is missed
5 PACKS A DAY THATS CRAP
He was a notorious chain smoker 🚬, he'd light one after another and constantly keep on smokin 🚬.
Believe me, it's possible.
He may not have finished them all, but he always played and worked with a cancer stick in his fingers and lips 🚬