When I was a boy ,this was my favorite part of JACKIE GLEASON'S SHOWS.Frank Fontaine was a comedy genius,who could really sing.Thanks for the post down memory lane!!!😆
I hope I live to see the day when Jackie's estate would allow the original show to be released on DVD or at least streamed somewhere in its entirety. I've been waiting 45 years already.
I remember the Jackie Gleason show "American Scene Magazine " in the early 60's. Gleason did all of his characters. Every week, he did Joe the Bartender with Crazy Guggenhiem. Great entertainment back then.
Frank Fontaine was my dads favorite on this show, I can see why, his skillset was huge, he could make you laugh without saying a word , then mellow you with a ballad. I believe he was a Gleason favorite as well!
Part of Gleason's mastery at this point was in illustrating what he'd just said with his face - a smile, a grimace, a moment of annoyment, then back to the lines. He's also talking to someone that's not there, a challenge enough in itself for an actor. What a great, great comedian and great clip, LONG LIVE THE GREAT ONE!
When America WAS America and entertainment WAS entertainment we could all enjoy because it wasn't vulgar. God bless America wherever you are. I miss her do much.
I have enjoyed 6 decades of watching Jackie. My parents didn't care for him but I would watch it on our little black and white TV whenever I could. Jackie proved his acting and comedic humor in Smokey and the Bandit. Classic.
My mother said that Joe the bartender character that Gleason did reminded her a lot of her father when he owned his bar. That was in the late 1920s and into the 30s. The building where the bar was is still there on Main Street in the home town. I never knew him. He died when I was about 3.
Everyone, including my family loved this/these show/people. We would all watch the program together, every week, in those great good old days. Brings tears to my eyes to relive all of this from my memories. Thanks!
I always thought the Joe the Bartender segment was the coziest part of the show. I was born in 1955, so I caught the later episodes of the Jackie Gleason show. I'd run home from playing with my friends to watch the show.
We didn’t get Jackie Gleason Show here in Australia until the 60s and of course it was BW we didn’t get colour until the mid 70s. My parents and i loved him as the bar tender and Dad totally loved Crazy coming out and singing.
Thanks! 😀 Joe the Bartender sketches are even better without Crazy Guggenheim. However the 1960s Jackie Gleason's American Scene Magazine is so much more dazzling on videotape instead of kinescope films.
I agree but I can see why Jackie brought in Frank Fontane though. Jackie had enough to do on the American Scene and one more monologue was probably too much. But instead of Crazy every week for four years, they could have had rotating actors playing maybe Gaylord Farquar and some of the others honorable mentions.
1952 was Gleason's first season on CBS going from Dumont Cavalcade of Stars to the Re-named Jackie Gleason Show. with Audrey as Alice Kramden. Mr. Donahe was named for Jackie's former girlfriend's father. The Donahe's were close with Jackie when his Mother died.
You are correct! I remember both The Honeymooners in the early to mid-50s and then in the early 60s saw The Jackie Gleason Show and Joe the Bartender were a regular routine in that show. I saw it many times. Kids liked Crazy Guggenheim.
The "Crazy Guggenheim" character, though I loved him as a kid, I now find, to my surprise, rather tedious & painful to sit through. For one thing, the bar-skits go on way too long, far longer than they would today. Even I don't seem to have the patience for them as I, & most audiences did, back in the 60's. Beyond this, it no longer seems so funny laughing at a character who clearly is mentally-challenged. Sadly, times have changed.
When I was a boy ,this was my favorite part of JACKIE GLEASON'S SHOWS.Frank Fontaine was a comedy genius,who could really sing.Thanks for the post down memory lane!!!😆
Um, Frank Fontaine, alias Crazy Guggenheim, is not in this one.
I hope I live to see the day when Jackie's estate would allow the original show to be released on DVD or at least streamed somewhere in its entirety. I've been waiting 45 years already.
The Honeymooners Lost Episodes 1951-1957 15 disc's 107 live Episodes including Joe the Bartender.
50 hours of The Great One!
I agree, but rights issues get in the way.
That's some of the greatest comedic singing ever. So hilarious and absolutely in line with the character and the moment.
I remember the Jackie Gleason show "American Scene Magazine " in the early 60's. Gleason did all of his characters. Every week, he did Joe the Bartender with Crazy Guggenhiem. Great entertainment back then.
He didn't do it with Crazy Guggenheim this week.
@@steverhodesvideos6244 This week? You mean this video.
Frank Fontaine was my dads favorite on this show, I can see why, his skillset was huge, he could make you laugh without saying a word , then mellow you with a ballad. I believe he was a Gleason favorite as well!
I wasn't even born until 1964, but I remember seeing reruns of this show way back when. Awesome to see it tonight!!
In 2024, yes, I think is funny, I love Jackie Gleason.
Joe and Crazy were always my favorite Gleason bits. You can have Honeymooners..........
Always loved Jackie.He was the greatest.
Part of Gleason's mastery at this point was in illustrating what he'd just said with his face - a smile, a grimace, a moment of annoyment, then back to the lines. He's also talking to someone that's not there, a challenge enough in itself for an actor. What a great, great comedian and great clip, LONG LIVE THE GREAT ONE!
Laurel and Hardy, Chaplin, and Keaton could also show expression on their faces when doing comedy.
When America WAS America and entertainment WAS entertainment we could all enjoy because it wasn't vulgar. God bless America wherever you are. I miss her do much.
Our folks would yell for me and my brother if Crazy Guggenheim was on his show. We all loved the show!
I have enjoyed 6 decades of watching Jackie. My parents didn't care for him but I would watch it on our little black and white TV whenever I could. Jackie proved his acting and comedic humor in Smokey and the Bandit. Classic.
My mother said that Joe the bartender character that Gleason did reminded her a lot of her father when he owned his bar. That was in the late 1920s and into the 30s. The building where the bar was is still there on Main Street in the home town. I never knew him. He died when I was about 3.
Everyone, including my family loved this/these show/people. We would all watch the program together, every week, in those great good old days. Brings tears to my eyes to relive all of this from my memories. Thanks!
I’ve never seen Bartender Koe without Crazy. Very very funny. Put a dime in # 8 would ya Mr. Dennehey?” My dad and I laughed and laughed at this show.
I always thought the Joe the Bartender segment was the coziest part of the show. I was born in 1955, so I caught the later episodes of the Jackie Gleason show. I'd run home from playing with my friends to watch the show.
Loved this❣️ Thank you 😄
We didn’t get Jackie Gleason Show here in Australia until the 60s and of course it was BW we didn’t get colour until the mid 70s.
My parents and i loved him as the bar tender and Dad totally loved Crazy coming out and singing.
delightful 😅
A great entertainer ! The name " Moriarity the undertaker " is a subtle touch for the usaually bombastick entertainer .
Thanks! 😀 Joe the Bartender sketches are even better without Crazy Guggenheim. However the 1960s Jackie Gleason's American Scene Magazine is so much more dazzling on videotape instead of kinescope films.
I agree but I can see why Jackie brought in Frank Fontane though. Jackie had enough to do on the American Scene and one more monologue was probably too much. But instead of Crazy every week for four years, they could have had rotating actors playing maybe Gaylord Farquar and some of the others honorable mentions.
Better with Craze!
They don't call him 'The Great One' for nuttin'.
Comic genius. The greatest of all time.
The Best 😅
JG was a really good straight man.
He could do ANYTHING
800 Pound Gorilla Media Can you possibly post these old Jackie Gleason Show episodes and the 1975 Smothers Brother Show in their entirety ?
Love watching The Honeymooners better than SNL. Born in 1955, just doin some catching up. So funny. 😂
The Honeymooners Lost Episodes 1951-1957 15 disc's 50 hours of The Great One!
Wow! This takes me back. Thank you
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1952 was Gleason's first season on CBS going from Dumont Cavalcade of Stars to the Re-named Jackie Gleason Show. with Audrey as Alice Kramden. Mr. Donahe was named for Jackie's former girlfriend's father. The Donahe's were close with Jackie when his Mother died.
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The great one
I remember watching old reruns of The Jackie Gleason Show on WPWR Channel 50 at 11:30pm on Sunday nights I enjoyed it
Gee, I recall the other characters but not this one....I thought it originated when in the later (1960's) "American dream magazine".
1962 not 1952
That was from The Early and Mid 1950's
It is '52
You are correct! I remember both The Honeymooners in the early to mid-50s and then in the early 60s saw The Jackie Gleason Show and Joe the Bartender were a regular routine in that show. I saw it many times. Kids liked Crazy Guggenheim.
DOA........................
terrible born in 49
The "Crazy Guggenheim" character, though I loved him as a kid, I now find, to my surprise, rather tedious & painful to sit through. For one thing, the bar-skits go on way too long, far longer than they would today. Even I don't seem to have the patience for them as I, & most audiences did, back in the 60's. Beyond this, it no longer seems so funny laughing at a character who clearly is mentally-challenged. Sadly, times have changed.
People thought this was funny?
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