Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work

Overview

This special is a thorough retrospective of Jackie's most popular characters from his 1950's television series, characters that include: Ralph Kramden, Reginald Van Gleason, III, the Poor Soul, Fenwick Babbit and Joe The Bartender. Many of the sketches have not been available or even viewed since their original live broadcasts. Jeff Garlin of Curb Your Enthusiasm hosts the program with feature commentary from Mrs. Marilyn Gleason.

Director: Gregory Hall

Cast

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Jerry Bergen

Self (archive footage)

Art Carney

Self (archive footage)

Bud Collyer

Self (archive footage)

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Rita Colton

Self (archive footage)

Jeff Garlin

Self - host

Jackie Gleason

Self (archive footage)

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Marilyn Gleason

Self - Special Guest

Audrey Meadows

Self (archive footage)