The death of "Honeymooners" star Jackie Gleason in 1987 | This Week in History

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This Week in History in 1987, we said goodbye to funnyman Jackie Gleason. Bill Beutel anchors Eyewitness News coverage from the 6 p.m. newscast of June 25, 1987.

Relive the June 25, 1987 broadcast of NBC’s Today as seen in Miami on WSVN, featuring breaking coverage of Jackie Gleason’s death, 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

From June 25, 1987, here is a Headline News story on the death of icon Jackie Gleason.

This retrospective examines the career of the celebrated actor 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.

Art Carney on WCBS TV (6:00 News) recalling his days with The Great One. June 25, 1987. With Jim Jensen and Michelle Marsh.

The CBS News with Dan Rather June 25, 1987. How sweet it is.

June 25, 1987 broadcast.

Jackie Gleason Obituary

6/25/87

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. This touching tribute explores the immense talent and personality of an unforgettable entertainer whose influence continues to resonate throughout the world of television comedy.

Jackie Gleason died 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).

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.

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