Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work (2006)

Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work

2006

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Gregory Hall

Cast

Art Carney as Self (archive footage)

Audrey Meadows as Self (archive footage)

Bud Collyer as Self (archive footage)

Jackie Gleason as Self (archive footage)

Jeff Garlin as Self - host

Jerry Bergen as Self (archive footage)

Marilyn Gleason as Self - Special Guest

Rita Colton as Self (archive footage)