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Bill S. · 02-01-2006, 09:52 AM

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blackbeard · 02-01-2006, 10:52 AM

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/ar..._7773430.shtml

T-Greg · 12-01-2006, 10:41 AM

I believe Gingr Jones died within the last few years.

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blackbeard B.O.G. Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 05, 2001 Location: Constitution State Posts: 712	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/ar..._7773430.shtml

12-01-2006, 10:41 AM	#3
T-Greg Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,711	I believe Gingr Jones died within the last few years.