Gingr Jones?

[Bill S.]

In John's "To The Moon" book, it says that Gingr Jones played Alice filling in for Pert Kelton. I'm assuming this episode wasn't filmed because I don't even know who Gingr Jones is. Anyone have any additional information?

[blackbeard]

DuMont was always the poor relation of the networks and, invariably, any major talent it nurtured would be lured away by the other broadcasters. Gleason was no exception - CBS signed the star for The Jackie Gleason Show (see footnote) and the entourage of players were sent out on a promotional tour, performing live at movie theatres across the country. The show - a mix of music and comedy - featured a Honeymooners segment, once again with Kelton as Alice, but when she became ill her place on the tour was taken by Gingr (sic) Jones. The tour was a marketing triumph and Gleason-awareness was increased nationally, ensuring a healthy viewing figure for the TV show that followed. Audrey Meadows was brought on board to play Alice in these CBS editions and the most famous Honeymooners line-up was now in place. The Jackie Gleason Show, for the period 1952-55, was a huge hit, with Gleason - nicknamed 'The Great One' - proving that the sobriquet described his talent as well as his physical stature.

The above paragraph is from an article I found. Click link below for the complete article. Hope this helps.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/h/honeymoonersthe_7773430.shtml

[Bill S.]

DuMont was always the poor relation of the networks and, invariably, any major talent it nurtured would be lured away by the other broadcasters. Gleason was no exception - CBS signed the star for The Jackie Gleason Show (see footnote) and the entourage of players were sent out on a promotional tour, performing live at movie theatres across the country. The show - a mix of music and comedy - featured a Honeymooners segment, once again with Kelton as Alice, but when she became ill her place on the tour was taken by Gingr (sic) Jones. The tour was a marketing triumph and Gleason-awareness was increased nationally, ensuring a healthy viewing figure for the TV show that followed. Audrey Meadows was brought on board to play Alice in these CBS editions and the most famous Honeymooners line-up was now in place. The Jackie Gleason Show, for the period 1952-55, was a huge hit, with Gleason - nicknamed 'The Great One' - proving that the sobriquet described his talent as well as his physical stature.

The above paragraph is from an article I found. Click link below for the complete article. Hope this helps.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/h/honeymoonersthe_7773430.shtml
Yeah that helps, thanks.

[Bill S.]

I just found out that Gingr Jones actually played the nurse in "Ralph's Sweet Tooth." Pretty interesting, anyone know if she was in any other Honeymooners sketches?

[T-Greg]

I believe Gingr Jones died within the last few years.