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John Herbert "Jackie" Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American comedian, actor, and musician who developed a style and characters in his career from growing up in Brooklyn, New York. He was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy style, exemplified by his character Ralph Kramden in the television series The Honeymooners. By filming the episodes with Electronicam, Gleason later could release the series in syndication, building its popularity over the years with new audiences. He also developed The Jackie Gleason Show, which had the second-highest ratings in the country 1954-1955, and which he produced over the years in variations, including in the venue of Miami, Florida after moving there.
Among his notable film roles were Minnesota Fats in the Academy Award-winning 1961 drama The Hustler (co-starring with Paul Newman), and Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series from 1977 into the early 1980s, in which he co-starred with Burt Reynolds.
Actors: Mark Moore (miscellaneous crew), Bill Lake (actor), John Stamos (producer), Craig Eldridge (actor), Ernest Troost (composer), Anna Rane (miscellaneous crew), Neil Meron (producer), Tony Nappo (actor), Craig Zadan (producer), Sean Hayes (actor), Aron Tager (actor), Seán Cullen (actor), Vince Nyuli (miscellaneous crew), Pamela Hackwell (miscellaneous crew), Keith Reamer (editor),
Plot: Even at the start of his singing career, Dean Martin is an impressive gentleman, big, tall, handsome, exquisitely dressed, fitting his nightingale voice and naturally classy appeal, even though his womanizing costs him enough in alimony to declare bankruptcy. Jerry Lewis on the other hand is an unsightly schmuck, whose buffoon version of stand-up comedy is an agent's nightmare. When he accepts playing MC in a show with Dean, he tries interacting with him, and they hit gold judging by the audience's reactions. Initially Dean wants to walk off and stay a solo act, but success as a duo is irresistible, and they rocket together, even in Hollywood. However in time they fall out of friendship as their characters and lifestyle clash, and Dean still dreams of solo success.
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, based-on-book, character-name-in-titleActors: Sam Stone (actor), Saul Rubinek (actor), Arthur Holden (actor), Steve Adams (actor), Richard Jutras (actor), Jason Blicker (actor), Shawn Lawrence (actor), Brad Garrett (actor), Tony Calabretta (actor), Mark Camacho (actor), Michael Chieffo (actor), Joe Cobden (actor), Robert Higden (actor), Sam Stone (actor), Kevin Dunn (actor),
Plot: The story begins at the height of Gleason's career. He has it all: women, wealth, and extraordinary power. But he is haunted by memories of his childhood. Gleason spends his formative years entering amateur contests, performing in sleazy night spots. Along the way, he steals gags from the best comics in town and finds love with Genevieve, a dancer whom he marries. But Gleason isn't the ideal husband or even a responsible father as he abandons his family to answer the call of Hollywood. Brash, arrogant, and egotistical, he alienates his directors and the man who discovers him. When he ends up back in New York, Gleason gets one of those rare second chances in the new medium of television, creating some of its most unforgettable characters. But even as Gleason becomes the talk of the tube, his life - ruled by demons of rage, booze, and insecurity - unravels.
Keywords: brooklyn-new-york-city, character-name-in-title, comedian, irish-american, new-york-city, one-word-title, studio-logo-segues-into-film, television, womanizerActors: Mark Moore (miscellaneous crew), Bill Lake (actor), John Stamos (producer), Craig Eldridge (actor), Ernest Troost (composer), Anna Rane (miscellaneous crew), Neil Meron (producer), Tony Nappo (actor), Craig Zadan (producer), Sean Hayes (actor), Aron Tager (actor), Seán Cullen (actor), Vince Nyuli (miscellaneous crew), Pamela Hackwell (miscellaneous crew), Keith Reamer (editor),
Plot: Even at the start of his singing career, Dean Martin is an impressive gentleman, big, tall, handsome, exquisitely dressed, fitting his nightingale voice and naturally classy appeal, even though his womanizing costs him enough in alimony to declare bankruptcy. Jerry Lewis on the other hand is an unsightly schmuck, whose buffoon version of stand-up comedy is an agent's nightmare. When he accepts playing MC in a show with Dean, he tries interacting with him, and they hit gold judging by the audience's reactions. Initially Dean wants to walk off and stay a solo act, but success as a duo is irresistible, and they rocket together, even in Hollywood. However in time they fall out of friendship as their characters and lifestyle clash, and Dean still dreams of solo success.
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, based-on-book, character-name-in-titleActors: Carmen Argenziano (actor), Blue Deckert (actor), Joe Alaskey (actor), Gary Dourdan (actor), Terrence Howard (actor), Brandon Smith (actor), John Ventimiglia (actor), John Sacret Young (producer), John Sacret Young (writer), Vyto Ruginis (actor), John Sacret Young (director), Chi McBride (actor), Jerry Haynes (actor), Darryl Cox (actor), Tom Patricia (producer),
Genres: Biography, Drama,Actors: Allyn Ferguson (composer), Lowell Ganz (producer), Lowell Ganz (writer), Jack Elliott (composer), Bernard F. Basley (miscellaneous crew), Michael Part (producer), Mark Rothman (writer), Mark Rothman (producer), Louise Williams (actress), Tony Singletary (director), Deborah Leschin (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Following his graduation from engineering school, 24-year-old slacker Lenny Markowitz moves into his own rundown apartment (his first time away from home), and next door to a gorgeous older redhead (Melody). Ignoring his engineering background, he goes to work at a shoe store owned by Cabell and staffed by jive-talking Raymond. He also finds time to play poker and get into trouble with his childhood pals.
Genres: Comedy,I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places
That this heart of mine embraces all day through
In that small café, the park across the way
The children's carousel, the chestnut trees, the wishing
well
I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll always think of you that way
I'll find you in the morning' sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon