The show's cast in 1955 as it premiered on CBS. 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 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.

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