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Mr. Stefani · 11-11-2003, 05:59 PM

'Honeymooners' Actor Art Carney Dies
4 minutes ago

CHESTER, Conn. - Art Carney (news), who played Jackie Gleason (news)'s sewer worker pal Ed Norton in the TV classic "The Honeymooners" and went on to win the 1974 Oscar for best actor in "Harry and Tonto," has died at 85, a funeral home manager says.

Carney died Sunday, said Philip M. Appell of the Swan Funeral Home in Old Saybrook.

Carney would be forever identified as Norton, Ralph Kramden's bowling buddy and upstairs neighbor on "The Honeymooners." The sitcom appeared in various forms from 1951 to 1956 and was revived briefly in 1971. The shows continue their popularity on cable TV and videocassettes.

With his turned-up porkpie hat and unbuttoned vest over a T-shirt, Carney's Ed Norton with his raucous "va-va-voom!" became an ideal foil for Gleason's blustery Kramden. Carney won three Emmys for his role and his first taste of fame.

"The first time I saw the guy act," Gleason once remarked, "I knew I would have to work twice as hard for my laughs. He was funny as hell."

He told a Saturday Evening Post interviewer in 1961 that strangers were always asking him how he liked it down in the sewer. "I have seasonal answers. In the summer: `I like it down there because it's cool.' In the winter: `I like it down there because it's warm.' Then I've got one that isn't seasonal: `Go to hell.'"
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tv/obit_carney

Georgia's on my Mind · 11-11-2003, 06:00 PM

thats sad.

AKA · 11-11-2003, 06:02 PM

Rest in peace, Ed Norton.

°Bubbly Blonde° · 11-11-2003, 06:06 PM

Awww, that's sad, I've seen the Honeymooners a few times, I liked it...RIP.

Adamantium · 11-11-2003, 06:21 PM

I just bought the Classic 39 on DVD last week. I love The Honeymooners, and he was so funny in that show.

Goodbye, Art

Liza · 11-11-2003, 06:24 PM

Aw man

This year just sucks

I remember him best as the tailor from FTT's "Emperor's New Clothes" but I saw a few episodes of the Honeymooners as well. Too bad. RIP Art.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 11-11-2003, 06:35 PM

Aw wow.

How did he die? 85 is a long life.

RIP.

MonarC · 11-11-2003, 06:43 PM

so sad

Mr. Television · 11-11-2003, 07:14 PM

R.I.P. Art.

Crimson and Clover · 11-11-2003, 07:18 PM

RIP Art

passionsfan79 · 11-11-2003, 07:49 PM

I just saw it on yahoo news i was like what.

rip art carney

Lucylover22 · 11-11-2003, 08:19 PM

RIP Art

TJL · 11-11-2003, 08:23 PM

What sad news.

Art Carney created one of the most memorable characters in TV history.

He will be missed.

The Modfather · 11-11-2003, 08:28 PM

This is bad news. I love the Honeymooners

RIP Art.

David · 11-11-2003, 08:40 PM

RIP Art Carney

11-11-2003, 05:59 PM	#1
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	Art Carney died 'Honeymooners' Actor Art Carney Dies 4 minutes ago CHESTER, Conn. - Art Carney (news), who played Jackie Gleason (news)'s sewer worker pal Ed Norton in the TV classic "The Honeymooners" and went on to win the 1974 Oscar for best actor in "Harry and Tonto," has died at 85, a funeral home manager says. Carney died Sunday, said Philip M. Appell of the Swan Funeral Home in Old Saybrook. Carney would be forever identified as Norton, Ralph Kramden's bowling buddy and upstairs neighbor on "The Honeymooners." The sitcom appeared in various forms from 1951 to 1956 and was revived briefly in 1971. The shows continue their popularity on cable TV and videocassettes. With his turned-up porkpie hat and unbuttoned vest over a T-shirt, Carney's Ed Norton with his raucous "va-va-voom!" became an ideal foil for Gleason's blustery Kramden. Carney won three Emmys for his role and his first taste of fame. "The first time I saw the guy act," Gleason once remarked, "I knew I would have to work twice as hard for my laughs. He was funny as hell." He told a Saturday Evening Post interviewer in 1961 that strangers were always asking him how he liked it down in the sewer. "I have seasonal answers. In the summer: `I like it down there because it's cool.' In the winter: `I like it down there because it's warm.' Then I've got one that isn't seasonal: `Go to hell.'" http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tv/obit_carney

11-11-2003, 06:00 PM	#2
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	thats sad.
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11-11-2003, 06:06 PM	#4
°Bubbly Blonde° <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 25, 2001 Location: Playboy Mansion Posts: 5,876	Awww, that's sad, I've seen the Honeymooners a few times, I liked it...RIP.
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11-11-2003, 06:35 PM	#7
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11-11-2003, 07:14 PM	#9
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11-11-2003, 06:02 PM	#3
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Rest in peace, Ed Norton.

11-11-2003, 06:21 PM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,828	I just bought the Classic 39 on DVD last week. I love The Honeymooners, and he was so funny in that show. Goodbye, Art

11-11-2003, 06:24 PM	#6
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Aw man This year just sucks I remember him best as the tailor from FTT's "Emperor's New Clothes" but I saw a few episodes of the Honeymooners as well. Too bad. RIP Art.

11-11-2003, 06:43 PM	#8
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	so sad

11-11-2003, 07:18 PM	#10
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	RIP Art
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11-11-2003, 07:49 PM	#11
passionsfan79 Proud to be Sara fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 2,265	I just saw it on yahoo news i was like what. rip art carney

11-11-2003, 08:19 PM	#12
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11-11-2003, 08:23 PM	#13
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	What sad news. Art Carney created one of the most memorable characters in TV history. He will be missed.
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11-11-2003, 08:28 PM	#14
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	This is bad news. I love the Honeymooners RIP Art.

11-11-2003, 08:40 PM	#15
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