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This Week in History in 1987, we said goodbye to funnyman Jackie Gleason (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Gleason). Bill Beutel anchors Eyewitness News coverage from the 6 p.m. newscast of June 25, 1987 (https://www.google.com/search?q=June+25%2C+1987&sca_esv=e5b3c94426f10df7&biw=1235&bih=547&sxsrf=APpeQntbpHxAtXaFAE7f3uxu7UhmNU67_g%3A1782339134532&ei=PlY8atCGIMyZ0PEPudne4Q4&ved=0ahUKEwjQne7X8qCVAxXMDDQIHbmsN-w4FBDh1QMIEg&uact=5&oq=June+25%2C+1987&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiDUp1bmUgMjUsIDE5ODcyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHkjUBFAAWPsBcAF4AZABAJgBdaABdaoBAzAuMbgBA8gBAPgBAfgBApgCAqACkwGoAhTCAgcQIxjqAhgnwgINEC4YxwEY0QMY6gIYJ8ICFhAAGIAEGIoFGEMY5wYY6gIYtALYAQGYAxTxBUz-Zxtp9LR-ugYGCAEQARgBkgcDMS4xoAf-BLIHAzAuMbgHfsIHBTItMS4xyAcYgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp).
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Relive the June 25, 1987 (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=June+25%2C+1987) broadcast of NBC’s Today as seen in Miami on WSVN, featuring breaking coverage of Jackie Gleason (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1596/jackie-gleason)’s death (https://www.nytimes.com/1987/06/25/obituaries/jackie-gleason-dies-of-cancer-comedian-and-actor-was-71.html), tributes and interviews with June Taylor and director Hal Needham, plus major headlines including Iran-Contra (Oliver North), the Hamadi extradition dispute with West Germany (Attorney General Edwin Meese), Vatican controversy over Kurt Waldheim, Tom Hanks promoting Dragnet, and classic 1987 South Florida news, weather, and commercials. Maria Shriver sits in for Jane Pauley.
00:00:00 Sea World ad
00:00:10 Aaron Rents / Aaron Sells Furniture ad
00:00:37 Weight Watchers ad with Lynn Redgrave
00:01:08 Moody Honda ad
00:01:40 WSVN "Greengrocer" segment
00:03:24 Sheehan Pontiac ad
00:03:54 Metropolitan Mortgage ad
00:04:28 Today Show segment 1
00:07:57 Other news
00:12:06 Willard Scott national weather
00:14:21 June Taylor remembers Gleason
00:18:40 Station bumper and commercials
00:20:53 Meese on Hamadi extradition
00:26:16 Commercials and local TV promos
00:29:28 WSVN update: Castro speech reaction
00:33:06 South Florida weather update
00:34:25 Today Show next-hour preview
00:35:29 News recap: Gleason and world
00:38:46 Commercial break
00:43:39 Tom Hanks talks Dragnet movie
00:49:02 Commercial break
00:51:03 Hal Needham on Gleason
00:55:33 Tease: Gleason and Cosby
00:56:33 Gleason and Cosby sitcom talk
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From June 25, 1987 (https://www.tvtango.com/listings/1987/06/25), here is a Headline News story on the death (https://variety.com/1987/more/news/jackie-gleason-dies-at-71-1117987567/) of icon Jackie Gleason (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/JackieGleason).
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This retrospective examines the career of the celebrated actor (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001276/) and musician, highlighting iconic television roles and behind-the-scenes insights into their creative process. The tribute also features reflections on their impact on American entertainment.
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Art Carney on WCBS TV (6:00 News) recalling his days with The Great One. June 25, 1987. With Jim Jensen and Michelle Marsh.
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The CBS News with Dan Rather June 25, 1987. How sweet it is.
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June 25, 1987 broadcast.
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Jackie Gleason Obituary
6/25/87
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Audrey Meadows reflects on the enduring legacy of The Honeymooners, sharing nostalgic memories of the iconic set and the brilliant comedic partnership shared with Jackie Gleason (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001276/). This touching tribute explores the immense talent and personality of an unforgettable entertainer whose influence continues to resonate throughout the world of television comedy.
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Jackie Gleason died (https://variety.com/1987/more/news/jackie-gleason-dies-at-71-1117987567/) in 1987. WGBS "Philly 57" had a tribute to him shortly after his death. On Sunday July 12, 1987, the "tribute" was a 4-hour marathon of "The Honeymooners". At the time, "Philly 57" carried "The Honeymooners" every weeknight at 11 PM. Video clip recorded in Hazlet, NJ (Monmouth County).
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Today, we explore Jackie Gleason’s final years: 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. From lost episodes of The Honeymooners to Izzy and Moe, appearances with Johnny Carson and Tom Hanks, and even MasterCharge commercials, Gleason’s last decade was full of surprises. Join me as we celebrate how Jackie went out with a bang—and visit his grave to remember the legend behind the laughs.
This Week in History in 1987, we said goodbye to funnyman Jackie Gleason (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Gleason). Bill Beutel anchors Eyewitness News coverage from the 6 p.m. newscast of June 25, 1987 (https://www.google.com/search?q=June+25%2C+1987&sca_esv=e5b3c94426f10df7&biw=1235&bih=547&sxsrf=APpeQntbpHxAtXaFAE7f3uxu7UhmNU67_g%3A1782339134532&ei=PlY8atCGIMyZ0PEPudne4Q4&ved=0ahUKEwjQne7X8qCVAxXMDDQIHbmsN-w4FBDh1QMIEg&uact=5&oq=June+25%2C+1987&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiDUp1bmUgMjUsIDE5ODcyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHkjUBFAAWPsBcAF4AZABAJgBdaABdaoBAzAuMbgBA8gBAPgBAfgBApgCAqACkwGoAhTCAgcQIxjqAhgnwgINEC4YxwEY0QMY6gIYJ8ICFhAAGIAEGIoFGEMY5wYY6gIYtALYAQGYAxTxBUz-Zxtp9LR-ugYGCAEQARgBkgcDMS4xoAf-BLIHAzAuMbgHfsIHBTItMS4xyAcYgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp).
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Relive the June 25, 1987 (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=June+25%2C+1987) broadcast of NBC’s Today as seen in Miami on WSVN, featuring breaking coverage of Jackie Gleason (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1596/jackie-gleason)’s death (https://www.nytimes.com/1987/06/25/obituaries/jackie-gleason-dies-of-cancer-comedian-and-actor-was-71.html), tributes and interviews with June Taylor and director Hal Needham, plus major headlines including Iran-Contra (Oliver North), the Hamadi extradition dispute with West Germany (Attorney General Edwin Meese), Vatican controversy over Kurt Waldheim, Tom Hanks promoting Dragnet, and classic 1987 South Florida news, weather, and commercials. Maria Shriver sits in for Jane Pauley.
00:00:00 Sea World ad
00:00:10 Aaron Rents / Aaron Sells Furniture ad
00:00:37 Weight Watchers ad with Lynn Redgrave
00:01:08 Moody Honda ad
00:01:40 WSVN "Greengrocer" segment
00:03:24 Sheehan Pontiac ad
00:03:54 Metropolitan Mortgage ad
00:04:28 Today Show segment 1
00:07:57 Other news
00:12:06 Willard Scott national weather
00:14:21 June Taylor remembers Gleason
00:18:40 Station bumper and commercials
00:20:53 Meese on Hamadi extradition
00:26:16 Commercials and local TV promos
00:29:28 WSVN update: Castro speech reaction
00:33:06 South Florida weather update
00:34:25 Today Show next-hour preview
00:35:29 News recap: Gleason and world
00:38:46 Commercial break
00:43:39 Tom Hanks talks Dragnet movie
00:49:02 Commercial break
00:51:03 Hal Needham on Gleason
00:55:33 Tease: Gleason and Cosby
00:56:33 Gleason and Cosby sitcom talk
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From June 25, 1987 (https://www.tvtango.com/listings/1987/06/25), here is a Headline News story on the death (https://variety.com/1987/more/news/jackie-gleason-dies-at-71-1117987567/) of icon Jackie Gleason (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/JackieGleason).
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This retrospective examines the career of the celebrated actor (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001276/) and musician, highlighting iconic television roles and behind-the-scenes insights into their creative process. The tribute also features reflections on their impact on American entertainment.
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Art Carney on WCBS TV (6:00 News) recalling his days with The Great One. June 25, 1987. With Jim Jensen and Michelle Marsh.
MgBNGsMRIG0
The CBS News with Dan Rather June 25, 1987. How sweet it is.
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June 25, 1987 broadcast.
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Jackie Gleason Obituary
6/25/87
iK2nSZxMXYc
Audrey Meadows reflects on the enduring legacy of The Honeymooners, sharing nostalgic memories of the iconic set and the brilliant comedic partnership shared with Jackie Gleason (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001276/). This touching tribute explores the immense talent and personality of an unforgettable entertainer whose influence continues to resonate throughout the world of television comedy.
quF9K9P6_EM
Jackie Gleason died (https://variety.com/1987/more/news/jackie-gleason-dies-at-71-1117987567/) in 1987. WGBS "Philly 57" had a tribute to him shortly after his death. On Sunday July 12, 1987, the "tribute" was a 4-hour marathon of "The Honeymooners". At the time, "Philly 57" carried "The Honeymooners" every weeknight at 11 PM. Video clip recorded in Hazlet, NJ (Monmouth County).
40BW5IS3HRw
Today, we explore Jackie Gleason’s final years: 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. From lost episodes of The Honeymooners to Izzy and Moe, appearances with Johnny Carson and Tom Hanks, and even MasterCharge commercials, Gleason’s last decade was full of surprises. Join me as we celebrate how Jackie went out with a bang—and visit his grave to remember the legend behind the laughs.