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TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 05:30 PM

The Hooneymooners? I honestly think this show was ahead of it's time. It was like a 70's show without Color-lol Ralph yelling and screaming and slamming doors, Alice with her wisecracks and don;t get me started on Norton. But I never looked at this sitcom as your typical 50's tv shows. It was truly the best of the 50's. Who else on here is with me on this?

Adamantium · 01-12-2006, 06:15 PM

I agree. The Honeymooners was ahead of it's time. When I'd watch it, I'd always be amazed that this is a 50's show.

I liked how they didn't show Ralph and Alice in twin beds. It just didn't show the bedroom at all. That way, we can assume that they sleep together.

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TVAdam

I agree. The Honeymooners was ahead of it's time. When I'd watch it, I'd always be amazed that this is a 50's show.

I liked how they didn't show Ralph and Alice in twin beds. It just didn't show the bedroom at all. That way, we can assume that they sleep together.

Which reminds me, I need to buy the DVD-lol

tv star collector · 01-12-2006, 07:35 PM

THE HONEYMOONERS was unique, even among classic TV shows. It was in
black-&-white and only ran for one season (39 episodes). Yet there were so
many gems among those "classic 39." Norton and Ralph have been described
as a Laurel & Hardy for the fifties, and that isn't too far off. And Ralph and
Alice probably influenced every TV couple from Sid Caesar & Imogene Coca to
Fred and Wilma Flintstone to Doug and Carrie Heffernan (and a lot in between). The Golden Age of TV, I think, produced just four genuine
classic sitcoms: I LOVE LUCY, THE HONEYMOONERS, THE ANDY GRIFFITH
SHOW and THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW. Those four will be rerun forever.

Ireneparalegal · 01-12-2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

The Hooneymooners? I honestly think this show was ahead of it's time. It was like a 70's show without Color-lol Ralph yelling and screaming and slamming doors, Alice with her wisecracks and don;t get me started on Norton. But I never looked at this sitcom as your typical 50's tv shows. It was truly the best of the 50's. Who else on here is with me on this?

Sorry Soloman, it's gotta be I Love Lucy. I never cared for Honeymooners.

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Sorry Soloman, it's gotta be I Love Lucy. I never cared for Honeymooners.

I love Lucy?????????? You really got to be kidding me Irene-lol

vashti1999 · 01-12-2006, 07:57 PM

On my favorite shows list I put The Honeymooners right below Three's Company and Good Times, so I definitely agree it's the most entertaininh 50s sitcom for me. But I Love Lucy was close at #6, I think that was ahead of its time too.

JeffRuss1972 · 01-12-2006, 08:05 PM

I completely agree with you, Retro. The Honeymooners is one of my favorite sitcoms (and one of the only ones from the 50s I can really get into). It was ahead of its time in the sense that Alice regularly stood up to her husband (a rarity for the 50s), Ralph and Alice actually ARGHUED(unlike the Cleavers or other 50s couples who never seem to have major disagreements), and Jackie Gleason's comic timing was similar to those of Carroll O'Conner and Bea Arthur. It seems more in step with 70s shows than with the 1950s. I have the "Classic 39" on dvd, but I still need to get the "Lost Episodes" from the Jackie Gleason Show. Those are even more wild.

Ireneparalegal · 01-12-2006, 08:06 PM

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I love Lucy?????????? You really got to be kidding me Irene-lol

Yes Soloman. I haved watched and loved her since I was five!!!!! I collect Lucy memorabilia, books, etc. She is my idol!!!!

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffRuss1972

I completely agree with you, Retro. The Honeymooners is one of my favorite sitcoms (and one of the only ones from the 50s I can really get into). It was ahead of its time in the sense that Alice regularly stood up to her husband (a rarity for the 50s), Ralph and Alice actually ARGHUED(unlike the Cleavers or other 50s couples who never seem to have major disagreements), and Jackie Gleason's comic timing was similar to those of Carroll O'Conner and Bea Arthur. It seems more in step with 70s shows than with the 1950s. I have the "Classic 39" on dvd, but I still need to get the "Lost Episodes" from the Jackie Gleason Show. Those are even more wild.

Exactly, a 70's Sitcom with No color-lol

troopoleon8897 · 01-12-2006, 08:11 PM

The Honeymooners was and will always be one of the greatest sitcoms (even though it only ran one season) and you were right it was ahead of its time but you are wrong about one thing....

I Love Lucy was the Best Show from the 50's if not The Best Sitcom of All Time!...

Mr. Television · 01-12-2006, 08:14 PM

I would put The Honeymooners up there with I Love Lucy and Sgt. Bilko as the best sitcoms of the 50's.

GARFIELDKOOL · 01-12-2006, 08:17 PM

Yes, I love the Honeymooners. That is my favorite show from the 50s as well, along with Leave It To Beaver. The Honeymooners was ahead of it's time because I could still relate to the humor. people are still going through what th Kramdens are going through. That show is different from any other 50s show, because it was realistic, other 50s shows just showed surburban familes living comfortably and america back then wasn't like that. Honeymooners is one of few shows that make tears come out of my eyes. Jackie Gleason was something else. My favorite episode was when Ralph found that fake money. LOL I did like it better than I Love Lucy, Solomon, but you have to give credit where credit is due. Lucy was made ahead of it's time too. She was the queen. She was the first.

Let's not forget the Honeymooners inspired the Flintstones.

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 08:52 PM

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Yes, I love the Honeymooners. That is my favorite show from the 50s as well, along with Leave It To Beaver. The Honeymooners was ahead of it's time because I could still relate to the humor. people are still going through what th Kramdens are going through. That show is different from any other 50s show, because it was realistic, other 50s shows just showed surburban familes living comfortably and america back then wasn't like that. Honeymooners is one of few shows that make tears come out of my eyes. Jackie Gleason was something else. My favorite episode was when Ralph found that fake money. LOL I did like it better than I Love Lucy, Solomon, but you have to give credit where credit is due. Lucy was made ahead of it's time too. She was the queen. She was the first.

Let's not forget the Honeymooners inspired the Flintstones.

Lucy never did anything for me,. I recall the husband being the standout character-"LUCY U GOT SOME EXPLAINING TO DO"-lol

gilligan fanatic · 01-12-2006, 08:59 PM

I agree, the Honeymooners is great

01-12-2006, 05:30 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	Reply here if you think there are no other TV shows from the 50's as entertaining as. The Hooneymooners? I honestly think this show was ahead of it's time. It was like a 70's show without Color-lol Ralph yelling and screaming and slamming doors, Alice with her wisecracks and don;t get me started on Norton. But I never looked at this sitcom as your typical 50's tv shows. It was truly the best of the 50's. Who else on here is with me on this?

01-12-2006, 07:57 PM	#7
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	On my favorite shows list I put The Honeymooners right below Three's Company and Good Times, so I definitely agree it's the most entertaininh 50s sitcom for me. But I Love Lucy was close at #6, I think that was ahead of its time too.
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01-12-2006, 08:05 PM	#8
JeffRuss1972 70s Sitcoms Rule!!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 1,257	I completely agree with you, Retro. The Honeymooners is one of my favorite sitcoms (and one of the only ones from the 50s I can really get into). It was ahead of its time in the sense that Alice regularly stood up to her husband (a rarity for the 50s), Ralph and Alice actually ARGHUED(unlike the Cleavers or other 50s couples who never seem to have major disagreements), and Jackie Gleason's comic timing was similar to those of Carroll O'Conner and Bea Arthur. It seems more in step with 70s shows than with the 1950s. I have the "Classic 39" on dvd, but I still need to get the "Lost Episodes" from the Jackie Gleason Show. Those are even more wild.
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01-12-2006, 08:11 PM	#11
troopoleon8897 Let's Go!! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: Not Hell, But the same Zip Code Posts: 1,751	The Honeymooners was and will always be one of the greatest sitcoms (even though it only ran one season) and you were right it was ahead of its time but you are wrong about one thing.... I Love Lucy was the Best Show from the 50's if not The Best Sitcom of All Time!...
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01-12-2006, 08:14 PM	#12
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01-12-2006, 06:15 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,819	I agree. The Honeymooners was ahead of it's time. When I'd watch it, I'd always be amazed that this is a 50's show. I liked how they didn't show Ralph and Alice in twin beds. It just didn't show the bedroom at all. That way, we can assume that they sleep together.

01-12-2006, 07:35 PM	#4
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	THE HONEYMOONERS was unique, even among classic TV shows. It was in black-&-white and only ran for one season (39 episodes). Yet there were so many gems among those "classic 39." Norton and Ralph have been described as a Laurel & Hardy for the fifties, and that isn't too far off. And Ralph and Alice probably influenced every TV couple from Sid Caesar & Imogene Coca to Fred and Wilma Flintstone to Doug and Carrie Heffernan (and a lot in between). The Golden Age of TV, I think, produced just four genuine classic sitcoms: I LOVE LUCY, THE HONEYMOONERS, THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW and THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW. Those four will be rerun forever.

01-12-2006, 08:17 PM	#13
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Yes, I love the Honeymooners. That is my favorite show from the 50s as well, along with Leave It To Beaver. The Honeymooners was ahead of it's time because I could still relate to the humor. people are still going through what th Kramdens are going through. That show is different from any other 50s show, because it was realistic, other 50s shows just showed surburban familes living comfortably and america back then wasn't like that. Honeymooners is one of few shows that make tears come out of my eyes. Jackie Gleason was something else. My favorite episode was when Ralph found that fake money. LOL I did like it better than I Love Lucy, Solomon, but you have to give credit where credit is due. Lucy was made ahead of it's time too. She was the queen. She was the first. Let's not forget the Honeymooners inspired the Flintstones.

01-12-2006, 08:59 PM	#15
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I agree, the Honeymooners is great
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