Tall58 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Thank You! Jackie Gleason ! From my DAD ! Who watch your Shows on (CBS) on SN'S !(before SNL) LAWSON & MARYJANE ELLIOTT ! & SONS & DAUGHTERS! More smiles then you will ever know on a lot of faces. From the Elliott's Kids. During them times in T.V. History. Gone pass........... As the Baby! TY! JACKIE GLEASON! Tall58

ThePlayman1 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Jackie Gleason is the Greatest Actor/Comedian/Entertainer Ever #1!

cbeg (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Do you know the name of exit music? It's called "That's A Plenty."

davemock (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Good point, although - truth be told - CBS ended up paying the fortunes for years. I remember the CBS lore about The Great One showing up at a negotiating session and passing out, and Bill Paley or one of his subordinates saying something like "If that's his attitude, let's give him the money." As Dizzy Dean said, if you can do it, it ain't bragging.

dookykins (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Robert Hall was a suit company best known in New York.

Iguana56 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

This is great. Just the Great One in front of the curtain at his charismatic best.

MBFLA45 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Brad Garrett of "Everybody Loves Raymond" fame played Jackie in the 2002 TV movie "Gleason." He did a good job of it.

oneandatwo (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

This period shows Jackie when he was much more humble, and not ransoming himself to the network for fortunes.

MIKESOWELL (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

love that little opening show dance he does at the end

davemock (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Dig Jackie Gleason's natty music director at the beginning -- Ray Bloch, who was also the orchestra leader for Ed Sullivan. Later, of course, would come Sammy Spear (and his flashy dinner jackets).