The Honeymooners facts for kids
The Honeymooners was a very popular American TV show. It was a funny story, also known as a sitcom. The show was about the daily lives of two couples in New York City. It aired on CBS from 1955 to 1956.
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What Was The Honeymooners About?
The Honeymooners was a short but very famous TV series. Each episode was about 30 minutes long. It showed the everyday adventures and challenges of working-class families. The show became a classic because of its humor and relatable characters.
Meet the Main Characters
The show featured four main actors. Jackie Gleason played Ralph Kramden. Ralph was a bus driver in New York City. He often had big dreams and schemes.
Audrey Meadows played Ralph's wife, Alice Kramden. Alice was smart and practical. She often kept Ralph's wild ideas in check.
Art Carney played Ed Norton. Ed was Ralph's best friend and neighbor. He worked in the sewers. Ed was known for his funny habits and silly dances.
Joyce Randolph played Trixie Norton. Trixie was Ed's wife and Alice's good friend. She often joined in the fun with the other characters.
When Did The Show Air?
The Honeymooners first aired on October 1, 1955. It was shown on the CBS television network. The show quickly became very popular with viewers.
Why Did The Show End?
The series ran for one season. It had 39 episodes in total. Even though it was a big success, the show's ratings started to drop. Because of this, the final episode aired on September 22, 1956.
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The show's cast in 1955 as it premiered on CBS.
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Actor Art Carney won numerous awards for his portrayal of Ed Norton
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The real 328 Chauncey Street
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Polish tram driver, Karol Krawczyk (Cezary Żak), inspired by Ralph Kramden in Miodowe lata
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The Honeymooners was filmed using three Electronicams.
