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Frank Gannucci · 02-23-2022, 09:25 PM

I’m talking about the episode that aired in 1951 where Jackie did what many say was probably a trial run of the Honeymooners. Anyone have it?

Frank Gannucci · 05-24-2022, 07:33 PM

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Frank Gannucci · 06-15-2022, 11:40 AM

Just in case anyones wondering, it’s at the Paley Center for the Media in New York City. HerE’s the information. Such a shame it isn’t on DVD nor can it be viewed online.

https://www.paleycenter.org/collecti...&item=T78:0234

Summary
One in this series of comedy/variety programs with rotating hosts. Highlights include: guest host Jackie Gleason opens with a monologue; Rose Marie sings "Cryin' My Heart Out For You"; Gleason and Marie perform a Vaudeville song and dance routine; Gleason appears in a sketch as "The Poor Soul" in Central Park; Gleason portrays a man coming home after being fired from his job; Johnny Johnston sings a medley from "Guys and Dolls"; and Gleason, playing Reginald Van Gleason III, appears with Art Carney in a sketch about Reggie's return from the army. Includes an animated commercial for Colgate toothpaste.

Details
NETWORK: NBC
DATE: September 2, 1951 Sunday 8:00 PM
RUNNING TIME: 0:59:15
COLOR/B&W: B&W
CATALOG ID: T78:0234
GENRE: Comedy/Variety
SUBJECT HEADING: Animation; Comedy; Music, popular (songs, etc.)
SERIES RUN: NBC - TV series, 1950-1955
COMMERCIALS:
TV - Commercials - Colgate toothpaste
CREDITS
Jack Hurdle … Producer, Director
Joe Bigelow … Writer
Arnold Horwitt … Writer
Coleman Jacoby … Writer
Arnie Rosen … Writer
Jackie Gleason … Writer
Al Goodman … Conductor
Esther Junger … Choreographer
Jackie Gleason … Host, Cast
Rose Marie … Cast
Johnny Johnston … Cast
Abe Simon … Cast
Art Carney … Cast

02-23-2022, 09:25 PM	#1
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 16,123	Does anyone have the Colgate Comedy Hour with Jackie Gleason? I’m talking about the episode that aired in 1951 where Jackie did what many say was probably a trial run of the Honeymooners. Anyone have it?
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05-24-2022, 07:33 PM	#2
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 16,123	Bump

06-15-2022, 11:40 AM	#3
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 16,123	Just in case anyones wondering, it’s at the Paley Center for the Media in New York City. HerE’s the information. Such a shame it isn’t on DVD nor can it be viewed online. https://www.paleycenter.org/collecti...&item=T78:0234 Summary One in this series of comedy/variety programs with rotating hosts. Highlights include: guest host Jackie Gleason opens with a monologue; Rose Marie sings "Cryin' My Heart Out For You"; Gleason and Marie perform a Vaudeville song and dance routine; Gleason appears in a sketch as "The Poor Soul" in Central Park; Gleason portrays a man coming home after being fired from his job; Johnny Johnston sings a medley from "Guys and Dolls"; and Gleason, playing Reginald Van Gleason III, appears with Art Carney in a sketch about Reggie's return from the army. Includes an animated commercial for Colgate toothpaste. Details NETWORK: NBC DATE: September 2, 1951 Sunday 8:00 PM RUNNING TIME: 0:59:15 COLOR/B&W: B&W CATALOG ID: T78:0234 GENRE: Comedy/Variety SUBJECT HEADING: Animation; Comedy; Music, popular (songs, etc.) SERIES RUN: NBC - TV series, 1950-1955 COMMERCIALS: TV - Commercials - Colgate toothpaste CREDITS Jack Hurdle … Producer, Director Joe Bigelow … Writer Arnold Horwitt … Writer Coleman Jacoby … Writer Arnie Rosen … Writer Jackie Gleason … Writer Al Goodman … Conductor Esther Junger … Choreographer Jackie Gleason … Host, Cast Rose Marie … Cast Johnny Johnston … Cast Abe Simon … Cast Art Carney … Cast