The Great One: Jackie Gleason | 60 Minutes Archive

From 1984, Morley Safer's profile of the "Great One," Jackie Gleason.
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[@jamesmaass8929]

Absolutely a once in a generation personality. There will never be another Jackie Gleason.

[@ronaldantoni]

yeah

[@susanneshaw6234]

AGREED, AND HONEST ABOUT HIS FEELINGS. THE BEST

[@joebufalino5900]

​@@ronaldantoni😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😅

[@rmiddlehouse]

Once in 10 generations

[@Mr.Potatohead72993]

Except, for the one in the next generation

[@jimlutz8092]

Jackie was and will always be the Babe Ruth of American sitcom television.

[@thomasmckay6826]

Well said Jim!!

[@tamaramadison7563]

I love Jackie Gleason on the Honemooners

[@7777Lace]

Yo, that was on point Salute 🫡

[@sj4632]

FACTS, a true original...

[@anthonydavis3424]

Yes

[@kenhughee9047]

I'm 62 years old and every time one of these legends like Jackie and James Garner pass away, it greatly saddens me because I'm reminded of an era where there were plenty of talented and really decent people on TV and film.

[@ResidentRaccoon]

Especially in contrast to today's world, my God..I shudder to think about it

[@rhondafortson5205]

How true. Well said.

[@markroundtree6371]

James Garner, you can't get much better than Jim Rockford or Latigo Smith on his way to Australia😂

[@alecfoster4413]

I'm 63 and could not have said it better myself.

[@michaelfloriani3397]

I’m 64 and loved watching everything he did. Two things people don’t seem to mention: 1) his appearance in a Glenn Miller song in which he appears to play a bass and 2) his great performance in Gigot. Anyone should be blown away with his performance in that movie!

[@robertpearlman6089]

The think that strikes me watching this interview is Jackie's sheer intelligence, his honesty, and his humility. He was amazing.

[@jamesfreeman2258]

The intelligance was part of the reason he was so talented. I see jis intelligence in everything I'v seen him in. He was the Great one.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

His intelligence what did u think he was stupid or something

[@stevepayne3745]

He was extremely intelligent....a genius!! Intelligence and humility go hand in hand.... he's smart enough to realize that the world doesn't revolve around him!! He gave most of the credit to Art Carney for the success of The Honeymooners!!! A real class act!!

[@stephaniestanley8041]

His humanity showed in his eyes. The Great One, for sure.

[@perryi7752]

He was actually one of the best actors in every movie he was in.

[@giovannigiaco5238]

Have to yo watch the ustler with gleason

[@otisroseboro5613]

Fact's

[@BeatlesFan1975]

@@sylviagenemans410 I was just thinking that! That must be his best role . Lol

[@stevenmorinello8522]

Loved him and still remember all his shows and every line in the Honeymooners

[@ayokay123]

@@BeatlesFan1975 That was his WORST role. Go watch his other stuff and you'll see.

[@pedenmk]

The GREAT ONE. There will never be another Jackie Gleason.

[@mikegraber6393]

Most soulful eyes and soothing voice.

[@royskuderin2386]

As a teenager, I worked in the kitchens at the Inverrary Country Club and the Tennis Club in Lauderhill, Florida. Jackie lived there at that time, saw him in the main kitchen smoozeing with the staff. Class act.

[@petesmitt]

schmoozing..

[@beeenn649]

@@petesmitt Feel better?

[@LIE11Bldg7]

I didn't want this to end I wanted this interview to go on and on and on

[@clydekimsey7503]

Yes, too short

[@robertk617]

I was in the middle of doing a few things and stopped everything to watch this.....what an interview, you don't find honest interviews like this anymore, everything is scripted.

[@ayokay123]

Agreed!!!

[@stevenstair1068]

Just watch it over an over...

[@thebigandgreat1]

I agree. This was way too short, Jackie was an amazing performer and larger than life personality, they don't make them like him anymore. RIP Mr. Gleason.

[@frankguerriero9562]

My father resembled Jackie. One Halloween, my father dressed like him at a party. Pictures were taken and sent to Jackie. One day several weeks later, my father received a letter from Jackie along with several very nice comments and a signature. It was a great day for my father, for sure…

[@SunoftheRightHand]

When was your pops born?

[@user-lz9zp9tt5t]

You know, he reminds me of my father too. My father was much younger and actually more conventionally handsome but his mannerisms and voice remind me SO much of my father, it brings tears to my eyes

[@gfriedman99]

Gleason's eyes are mesmerizing. Incredible windows into his soul. You can't take your eyes off him. Such a commanding presence. That look when he said he never won an emmy.....

[@truthhurtshuh5443]

His eyes how could miss lollipop his dimples 😊

[@michaelderamo1866]

Always felt that was probably more "politically" motivated than anything. Hey, I loved Art Carney as much as anyone did but he got like what...3-5 Emmy's for the Honeymooners and Jackie, the star of the show never got a one?!?! Totally ridiculous!

[@gfriedman99]

@@michaelderamo1866 He said he was nominated once. I wonder who he lost to? Maybe Lucy?

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

Anytime Smokey and the Bandit is on, I'm watching because of Jackie. His Buford T. Justice is so iconic and damn funny.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

Definitely

[@davemr6193]

Absolutely; I miss Jackie, Burt, & Jerry so much

[@karenmorgan9601]

@Hello handsome

[@larrygodfrey859]

He stole the show

[@karenmorgan9601]

@@larrygodfrey859How are you doing?

[@desertwind306]

My grandmother was on a train with Jackie Gleason during WWII, and it was the highlight of her life. She said he went from car to car cheering people up. She never forgot his kindness and was his biggest fan.

[@tonywalton1052]

Jackie was drinking buddies with my grandads cousin, he flew to vancouver with him, and they had shots in the cockpit, and flew for 11 minutes

[@johnreidy2804]

Was he fat then?

[@sharoncorippo4069]

He looks like my dad do obviously he was special to me

[@withoutartitwouldallfallap3628]

@@johnreidy2804 you mean fluffy. 😆

[@johnreidy2804]

@@withoutartitwouldallfallap3628 LOL

[@Damonbird775]

Comedians always give the best interviews because they are the most honest ones of the bunch.

[@chrisbullen219]

Exactly

[@petergiesel3791]

True words

[@Howdy76]

i lived close to inverery,down in florida,the great one was still alive. these were the best years of my life

[@daynadiggle8169]

I never got to meet Jackie but a business partner of mine was one of the drummers on Gleesons show in the sixties told me Jackie had a heart of gold . Seems my friend's wife had a bad appendix attack and it would be $600.00 for the operation and hospital . My friend couldn't afford this and when Jackie found out he gave my friend $1,000.00 cash . My friend was stunned ! Only one condition . My friend could tell no one . Jackie even went to the hospital to see my friend's wife in Miami . When my friend tried to repay Jackie a year later , Jackie would not accept it ! My friend and his wife are passed on now so I take great pleasure in telling everyone just what kind of man Jackie Gleeson was . GOD SPEED JACKIE .

[@thebigandgreat1]

Just wow! You know success and wealth means nothing if you can't bless others. Jackie was truly a man with a heart of gold. Thanks for sharing!

[@ntvypr4820]

GREAT story! I recall Gleeson on TV when I was very young, being a kid in the 60's. He was an 'older' actor to me when he did Smokey & the Bandit when I was 17 and it came out in 1977. He's the kind of performer that once you see him play a part, you can't imagine anyone else doing it no matter how illustrious the others considered for the part may also have been. Your story of his charity always reminds me of stories of Elvis back then too. My first job was as a radio DJ starting at age 14 and we got the news over teletypes back then to read on the air. Elvis would occasionally make side news like in one instance he was kinda disguised and walked up to an older lady looking at new Cadillac's in the showroom window in Memphis . Conversationally he asked her which one she liked best and she pointed out one. He went inside and bought it for her on the spot while she was still looking at it from the street. It was something he did time to time and the dealer knew it was him so he just handed Elvis the keys because he knew he was good for it. He was able to just pleasurably shock that little old lady, it was something he did I think a little more than we know. I also think people who came from tough or modest means often understand how life is for the average person far better than those who wanted for little. Many of Elvis' gifts like this were reported at the time but many were like Gleason's, done on the QT with a promise of not telling who did it. I found out about the unpublished gifts in reading in later years from associates who also described some that matched the ones I'd got off the Telex back then. Those simply came out as "Elvis gifted another fan today" with little particulars. It was the later retellings by his people that filled in blanks when I recalled the original short news report. They were both of another time Elvis and Gleeson. Both will be remembered for many many years yet.

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

Awe that’s so wonderful. Love these old videos clips of great stars . So sad we had so many die and most recently Christy Alley .

[@carolsiedzik8127]

What a wonderful story❤ thank you for that.

[@edcpike]

What a wonderful remembrance. Thanks for sharing their story.

[@deanguando1335]

I have no use today for 60 minutes - but this old time interview was excellent.

[@trowerz]

What?! Not an Anderson fan😉

[@carlsmith7796]

I thought the same exact thing, I haven't seen 60 minutes in 12 years

[@marybianca2722]

Loved Gleason, Red Skelton, Rodney Dangerfield, Flip Wilson and so many others .... Miss them all❤️🙏

[@thom-mark6443]

Jackie Gleason proved his worth as an actor in the film "Gigot" without saying a single word. No actor before or since could ever pull that off. A true master in his art.

[@johnramsey1554]

What a wonderful film, and performance.

[@Brian-uy2tj]

He really is amazingly down to Earth and open about himself, he doesn't put on airs, he is just himself and enjoys himself. I like that.

[@nolongerblocked6210]

Jackie was old school classy, no vulgarity or going for the cheap/dirty laughs. He portrayed & elicited real emotion from the viewers & man was he good at it. What an absolute legend PS: he smoked _5 packs_ a day 😳😳

[@bfitness1735]

Five packs a day?! Wow!!!!😮

[@robertbrown4152]

That's why he's dead smoking 5 packs a day..

[@nolongerblocked6210]

@Robert Brown well that & the fact he was born in 1916 & he'd be 106 if he was still alive & very, very few people will live that long

[@dangelo1369]

@@robertbrown4152 Along with the drinking, the carousing, the late hours, the rich diet (the man weighed over 250 lbs on any given day) along with the cigarettes. It caught up to him with colon and liver cancer. No judgement. He lived the life that made him happy. And when you see what circumstances he came from, it's totally understandable why he lived that way.

[@rainamoonastrology14]

@@robertbrown4152 He was a comedic genius. Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooof.

[@gastondoumerc7863]

I never realized it when I was young, but my mom did. Jackie Gleason was one of the most talented people who ever lived. He could act, both great comedy and serious drama. Could sing, dance, compose music, write, do stand-up comedy, host shows, and give great interviews. Sad to hear he didn’t get the accolades he deserved.

[@patriotrising6214]

Natural depth,timing an creativity, the great one . Had the privilege to witness an era in TV history he an so many unequaled legends .

[@LarryGonzalez00]

"It's better to have fun than to have money". Jackie was a freaking rock star. Forget the Emmys, he should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@johnreidy2804]

He actually played an instrument

[@clightning9703]

words to live by

[@louskunt2641]

@@johnreidy2804 nah nah he didn't

[@onewordhereonewordthere6975]

I think he helped Elvis get started. My memory is a little cloudy .

[@onewordhereonewordthere6975]

@@johnreidy2804 he did more than play .

[@Elgatovolar]

Wow, what a humble man telling a story of himself. Very refreshing to watch.

[@kentchr76]

I remember him as the unforgettable Buford T. Justice in “Smokey and the Bandit”. One of my all time favorite movies.

[@davidvenesky9053]

October 28, 1984. I truly wish i could go back to October 28, 1984. I would go back in a second.

[@avzeolla3960]

I have tremendous respect any man who says “nothing untoward happened”

[@Rob9mm]

The look on his face when asked if there were girls is priceless!

[@slimpickens01]

@@Rob9mm man's man

[@softlanding138]

He was so genuine that he never aged! He always had that handsome youthful look in his eye!

[@keemez]

never aged? NEVER AGED? them freakin cancer sticks one after the freaking other aged him considerably.

[@thesaleslady]

@@keemez 5 packs a day 😦

[@keemez]

some sources say 6. absolutely ridic. that is one of, if not THE, most absolutely vile and disgusting idiocies on the planet

[@zippyzipster46]

Greatly missed. A human with no fear. No fear of failing and no fear of enjoying life. I miss Buford T.

[@dmuse1981]

Jackie Gleason was a legend, a one of a kind performer and human being.

[@stevehaller6332]

Nothing more needs to be said

[@tracykingston9668]

Those cigarettes are gonna do him in though. Stop that, Jackie.

[@michaelcollins237]

still is pal

[@larryshaver3568]

@@tracykingston9668 at least he knew he needed to switch to a filter cigarette alot of them wouldn't smoke filters

[@BBAKER22]

How can u say that? You DIDN'T know him personally. DON'T be RIDICULOUS

[@dcaseng]

He never lost that childish gleam in his eyes. Even at this stage in his life, he was still very fascinating.

[@alabasterjenkins5722]

That's the liquor

[@michaelsegura1632]

If it’s the liquor then Count me in! Greetings from Austin Texas!!

[@davidvenesky9053]

Five packs of cigarettes a day is IMPOSSIBLE.

[@steamintrumpstains]

@@davidvenesky9053 NEVER GOT A EMMY PROOF ITS RIGED

[@derekdykeman9160]

How so? @@davidvenesky9053

[@robinb6996]

I just love this man. He was so incredibly talented. God bless him RIP

[@denisesalles7248]

That voice, one of a kind. Hysterically funny, and an absolutely brilliant mind.

[@mariaboletsis3188]

He was one of a kind. There will NEVER be another like him.

[@cindipossidento5688]

Definitely !!!!! 😘😘

[@donkey3187]

There will never be another any of us...we are all unique.

[@johnbrehm6866]

My fave part was when Jackie corrects Morley when he says (about Ralph Kramden) "he was a pretty lousy husband", and Jackie says "No really. When you think about it, the poor soul hasn't got a lot of ability - but he keeps trying... to make he and Alice happy". "He was just trying to make it". What a special show.

[@patflaherty307]

Yes,,, I was wondering where Morley pulled that from??,,, I never once thought he was a lousy husband he was just a guy trying to make it..?? I guess Morley had it a lot better growing up?

[@7777Lace]

@@patflaherty307 Very well said!!!

[@patflaherty307]

@@7777Lace Thank you,, I never once thought in all 38 episodes of the first season and beyond that Ralph kramden was a lousy husband??,, Like where did that come from???,,,lol

[@Ray-vq2jc]

Ralph was a good bus driver, that takes some ability.

[@mlucera2000]

Morley showed how privileged has was. Probably one of those people who say they started from nothing without knowing what nothing really is.

[@mikeyates7931]

I love , Mr. Jackie Gleason - I remember watching this interview when it was new - he was a beautiful man who lived a beautiful life - there's an old Polish proverb that says : GOD GIVES US OUR LIVES AS A GIFT - AND GIFTS ARE MEANT TO BE ENJOYED - and , Mr. Jackie Gleason enjoyed his gift to the fullest

[@coopervelvet]

Loved watching "Honeymooners"😊

[@TBPollock]

I've been a fan all my life (82). There is quality of bedrock decency and honesty about the man.

[@joemarks8548]

@TBPollock Not decent to his own flesh & blood. Never knew his grandkids. Ask Jason Patric.

[@TexasAmericaUSA]

Pleasantly surprised to see and hear the humility, decency and generosity of this icon.

[@MoeKurdy]

The charm,The way he talks his smirk his eyes his comedy was like no other .He truly is missed! Lucky for us all his comedy is still here .Miss the Great Jackie Gleason!!

[@eclecticx]

Great actor, great comedian, great pool player, great person with a great heart. Yes, the Great One indeed.

[@tefenstrat]

Man O Man does this take me back to a wonderful time in my life. I never really saw an interview with Jackie before this one. It sure warms my heart to see that he was obviously a good and great person. Kind of like what I would have expected him to be. The laughter this man brought to my house when I was a kid is priceless...I can still hear and see my father laughing !!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

One of my favorite people 👍

[@richiebeirach3671]

me too !!!

[@sid3859]

Very humble to give Art Carney 90%

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Me too! I can still hear my father laughing while watching Jackie. Your comments are very moving.

[@ricklupisella7649]

@@sid3859 He believed it too. When they showed him laughing after Art Carney addressed the ball it told you how much he admired him.

[@TabaquiJackal906]

This makes me tear up. The man had an amazing life, and deserved his accolades. But I think the most poignant thing is; he reminds me a bit of my dad. His manner of speaking, his outlook...so much like my dad, who was born about 9 years after Mr. Gleason. Makes me miss him, but it also is a comfort.

[@BBAKER22]

Tear up? What? LMAO

[@spottss]

Yes I got the same emotional response for similar reason. Takes me back to earlier times

[@rancidcrawfish]

​@@BBAKER22for real. Hopefully it's not a dude

[@jasonc8241]

Same for me. He reminds me so much of my dad. They looked, sounded and acted so much like each other.

[@fazbell]

Morley Safer is such a fine interviewer.

[@tracylf5409]

What I see & take from this interview, is Jackie's forever sadness that his mother never had any sort of happiness. That, is achingly sad. I loved him as a performer. I still ache for his pain. xx

[@michelle-tc6nj]

Absolutely loved Jackie Gleason. They don’t make guys like him anymore. A true legend. -Jeff

[@stephaniestanley8041]

@Mike Raffphone Mr. Gleason was classified 4F during WWII and was rejected for service.

[@Freespeech2023]

He’s the guy who got Nixon impeached after going to Area51 to see the aliens.

[@johnreidy2804]

@@Freespeech2023 Hahahahaha hooo heee LMAO Thanks man

[@hoofhearted1833]

@@Freespeech2023 interesting

[@stevescontriano860]

JEFF ??? It says Michele !!!!

[@marktestoni6483]

Grew up watching Jackie on Saturday night with my parents. My brother and I watched Honeymooner reruns at 1130 at night before going to bed. We laugh to this day whenever the subject comes up. A class guy who lived life to its fullest and was a one of a kind entertainer. He truly was The Great One and away we go

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Mark how kind of you to remember Jackie. My family watched that variety show on Saturday nights too. And the Honeymooners reruns. I've always loved him. I see my father in his face.

[@reillymoore3257]

When Jackie would come out on stage and greet the audience - "How sweet it is" 📺

[@marktestoni6483]

@@stephaniestanley8041 Thanks

[@ayokay123]

I'm 64 and I watched the same.

[@stevescontriano860]

I’m so proud of you

[@subatomic10]

His eye's draw you in . I see sadness & sincerity. He has that personality that is likeable to all . Feels like he's the interesting guy down the local bar who you could listen to all day long

[@N.M.T.K]

He is truly an American Icon. He has the ability to reinvent himself over and over again. A natural Talent. The Great One 🇺🇸

[@collette9008]

" To the moon, Alice ! " became a household phrase all over the USA. His dancing exit off to stage right while saving " And away we go ! " was a classic. I never missed his shows. He was the great one.

[@jz55859]

And how when he opened his show you'd hold your breath while he sat down, took a sip from his cup and say, "MMMMMM, How sweet it is!"

[@michaelcaplan7012]

Yes. I'll always remember that.

[@jackjohnson7396]

The older generation loved this man. Had his Tv show and was very talented too.

[@user-yk3bc5ne3g]

He's even entertaining to watch during an interview! A true master of his craft.

[@elizabethmartinez1400]

Too the Moon Alice. I LOVE HIS voice. Respect OUR LEGENDS. All due respect. 🕊🦚

[@kendallevans4079]

Do you know what he was talking about? It's called DOMESTIC VIOLENCE! He was saying one day, Alice "I'm going to knock you to the moon". You find that funny?

[@kentbeery4941]

We are Blessed to have had Legend's like this in our life time.... There will Never be another like him.... The Great One

[@jefftarwood4594]

I still remember Jackie Gleason. What a professional actor. Sorely missed

[@martysmith5260]

Did he ever NOT have a cigarette in his hand/mouth? Reminds me of growing up in the 60's; everybody smoked and they smoked everywhere.

[@nova68cutie]

@@martysmith5260 they did in the 80's as well. It wasn't till the 90's when things started taking dramatic turns. I mean you could still smoke in most hospitals in the 80's. If that doesn't pant a picture idk what does.

[@blipblip88]

Two classics talking to each other!

[@kaivrock]

Even to kids, he was the smoothest and coolest guy around. Amazing amount of talent and pure class The life of the party

[@janiceleeripley443]

How sweet it is......My Dad and I watched him together.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Me too

[@jonnymakers9560]

Wish the world had more people like this great icon. Thank you for being you.

[@Dorthy-wx9fq]

I remember watching Jackie Gleason on TV, when I was a kid in the late 1960's. The Jackie Gleason show was live from Miami and I thought that it was good. Love from Marysville California

[@ArcaneWeasel]

What an underrated treasure. Just love, love , love Jackie Gleason.

[@oldtimer7635]

"Underrated"!!???

[@kmsleyang8972]

@@oldtimer7635 😂😂😂😂 RIGHT?!?

[@writerconsidered]

He wasn't underrated at the time, he might be underrated now because most people don't know the body of his work.

[@Freespeech2023]

The deep state went after Nixon because of Gleason.

[@oldtimer7635]

@@writerconsidered That's a completely different matter. People and what they do must be appreciated, or criticized, during their lifetime. Backbiting is useless and silly. Real serious history writing is a different matter. On the other hand, not all things take time, and they don't need to, because things are done for people, here and now.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Jackie was classy, sassy and warm all at the same time.

[@johnmesser3278]

I am 58. Jackie Gleason is truly missed.

[@lacm64]

I’m 58 too, love Jackie.

[@mistermac56]

I was born right after "The Honeymooners" final episode aired in 1956, but I have seen it so many times in syndication growing up and even today. Fabulous show. I remember watching the "Jackie Gleason Show" on CBS every week growing up in the 60's. I was not happy when CBS cancelled the show in '70. Another fabulous show. Gleason was, indeed, "The Great One."

[@sherrybudreau7100]

My father's favorite TV show was the Honeymooners and we watched it as a family. It brings back sweet memories..

[@kennethstevenson4817]

Back in 1984 when I was college I would see him around Fort Lauderdale, I thought he was the type that would not let fans approach, but I was wrong he was a nice guy.

[@karenmorgan9601]

@Hello

[@mocancer3232]

I was 3yrs old

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

Ken, you were 11 years old in 1984.

[@kennethstevenson4817]

@@TOMVUTHEPIMP No, I was twenty in 84.

[@QueenCallisto]

I miss these types of interviews. Interviews inside the person's home where they feel comfortable and safe. Like two old friends having a talk after not seeing each other for a long time.

[@BigChillingGoingDown]

So uh...a podcast.

[@johnreidy2804]

I miss those types of entertainers who actually had personalities. Today's "stars" are shallow woksters

[@tomdavis3038]

Journalism has deteriorated rapidly lately. Cheers

[@Rob-157]

@@BigChillingGoingDown Too bad you don’t get it. I kinda feel sorry for you

[@Rob-157]

Me too

[@frankie190]

Love just honestly love and respect him. He had mannerisms and a communication of comedy I don't think anyone can duplicate

[@russellcampbell9198]

He always reminds me of my late father and his generation. We shall not see their like again.

[@jadezee6316]

Gleason was a BRILLIANT man...he had a memory (photographic) few had....he believed in aliens and flying saucers...he smoked 6 packs of cigarettes a day....he could drink every human being under the table.....he ate like there was no tomorrow.. he lived life larger than all but a few men.....and his Ralph Kramdon....was the greatest character in the history of TV... a unique man we will never see the likes of again..... to this day The Honeymooners remain the funniest show in television history.....

[@santinocorleone1204]

Well put. I have just about memorized every line from the 39 episodes. If you've ever watched Seinfeld, u can see the profound influence from Honeymooners.. (among all other sitcoms included)

[@7777Lace]

@@santinocorleone1204 The Honeymooners was definitely an incredible show & I see why you compared Seinfeld with it, because Seinfeld is HILARIOUS & it was another immensely successful show! I also loved The Jeffersons, The Odd Couple, Family Ties (especially when they added the Nick character), Threes Company & so many more!!!

[@chefgiovanni]

@@7777Lace And ...Archibald "Archie" Bunker is a fictional character from the 1970s American television sitcom All in the Family and its spin-off Archie Bunker's Place, played by Carroll O'Connor. Bunker, a main character of the series, is a World War II veteran, blue-collar worker, and family man.

[@Rob9mm]

The definition of larger than life.

[@collette9008]

Absolutely. And Art Carney was my favorite character. He played off of Jackie perfectly. What great comedy we had back then. Burns and Allen, Jack Benny, I Love Lucy, Milton Berle and more. Golden TV indeed.

[@anamoly.]

The way they used to get you. " They will make you to paint yourself in a corner of luxury. " Said by wise man with the eyes that soul shines through and face that exudes intelligence and kindness.

[@lukewalker1051]

Tremendous charisma. A true star.

[@brianhornak5937]

There will NEVER be another Jackie

[@jeromelombardo6053]

The most kindest, generous, funny, serous, loving person I have ever met.

[@waynewilliams8554]

@jeromelombardo6053 As in Guy?

[@waynewilliams8554]

@jeromelombardo6053 Related to Guy Lombardo?

[@emojiking8580]

You met him ?

[@waynewilliams8554]

@@emojiking8580 No.

[@LillyKC23]

Love Jackie Gleason! Forever a favorite. RIP

[@robblos9358]

He had a very sad childhood, out on his own as a teenager, but he turned that sad life into his successful career. He will always be one of my favorites along with Don Knotts. He would improvise many times on 'The Honeymooners' and go off script, he was a brilliant and very talented gentleman.

[@johnw8984]

😢😢😢 my mother came from the same neighborhood as Jackie Gleason in Brooklyn ( Bushwick).

[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

While Jackie died five years before I was born, his influence on me has been palpable. No matter how many years pass, those original 39 episodes of “The Honeymooners” stand the test of time. At the end of each one, with his tail between his legs, he would walk up to Alice and exclaim, “Baby, you’re the greatest!” How we all yearn for such happy endings!

[@TBPollock]

When I got to your closing quote, I teared up. That's the impact of memory on this old fan.

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

To the moon Alice . Will never forget that one . Sad that we lost all great people. Listen to Wolfman Jack . Love his voice. He is another great one too

[@cindipossidento5688]

Omg ……. What a team they were together, The best ……. Simply THE BEST !!!! 😘😘😘

[@johnreidy2804]

@@Stevie-hn7mp You think that threatening domestic violence on your spouse is entertaining? Just kidding but the leftist democrats of today would destroy the Gleason show

[@karenmorgan9601]

@@cindipossidento5688 Hello handsome

[@williamcharnow9038]

It's amazing he chain smoked and drank over a quart of liquor a day until he died of heart problems. Maybe his humor and laughing all the time preserved him. Great comedian!

[@mikebiliamanator2129]

I heard he smoked somewhere around FIVE packs of smokes a day! Also heard he loved weed. Aside from that What a comedic legend!

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I should start smoking. And probably drink more. But that's a lot of work.

[@Rob9mm]

Dies of colon cancer.

[@glenmonett6725]

The absolute King of comedy!

[@joshs4594]

Dear Jackie, Baby, you're the greatest! 👍

[@charlesmoore3654]

Salute to "The Great One"! 💯🙏🏾

[@kevinbutler1955NYC]

Jackie was and still is..one of tv's most creative and beloved clowns..(Crying)I still miss him.

[@allowmi]

He describes a life well lived - not one experienced on a cell phone. Do the things you love with the people you love.

[@RandolphRichard-qo6xq]

My west palm bch friend......how sweet it must be.....RIP

[@dkramer5264]

Jackie is a national treasure!

[@georgeegermayer6528]

one of a kind…..you'll never see another Jackie!

[@garyraynes]

He "nailed" the character Buford T. Justice, and IMO, I don't think anyone else could have done better.

[@CaesarDarias]

And, as you might know, Gleason made up and/or improvised virtually all of those hilarious lines, according to director and screenwriter Hal Needham.

[@bigmon19]

Let me have a Diablo sandwich and a Dr.Pepper and make it fast, I’m in a hurry.

[@garyraynes]

@@bigmon19 That was the best scene and I don't think that the movie would have ever been as popular if Gleason wasn't cast for the role, as he made that movie.

[@eddiemachetti6862]

Mr. Gleason still had his magnetic and powerful presence in this interview. Great stories by a legend. Thanks for uploading this.

[@dawndellarocco2362]

I enjoyed this and I agree that he still had the charisma in this interview.

[@empiremaker77]

Its a shame this clip is short ,I could've listened to him for hours .

[@boatbound3300]

In my opinion Jackie Gleason & Johnny Carson were both 1 of a kind

[@nova68cutie]

They sure were

[@Phantasm2Cuda]

Carson is the.greatest!

[@furcastle9201]

He reminds me so much of my father. Such kind eyes. I love this man.

[@waynemasters]

How sweet he is ❤

[@rustybearden1800]

I grew up with Jackie Gleason on the TV and in the movies - I always remember the opening credits for his Miami based prime time TV show, the lush big band music playing, the long shot coming ashore into glamorous Miami Beach, the announcer calling the guests and the band and then Jackie, nattily dressed and carefully groomed, the ever present cig in one hand and a cocktail in the other, appeared, beaming to the audience applause and crooning the infamous line "how sweet it is!" My father, who rarely laughed out loud or showed amusement would chuckle and laugh before Jackie had ever cracked a joke. Jackie Gleason was a larger than life character yet he had an everyday, working class Joe attitude that I think a lot of people identified with. He lived life on his own terms with no regrets and created a legacy very few can match. The Great One.

[@stanleycostello9610]

And the June Taylor Dancers.

[@victoria859]

@@stanleycostello9610Omg Yessssss. Xo

[@rodserling6955]

​@@victoria859 yeees

[@PepperWilliamsMusicBlend]

He was great at EVERYTHING! He lived up to the title, "The Great One". RIP

[@gundam833]

Hands down one of THE BEST personalities out there! 💯 So original.

[@sharons5074]

There will Never be another Jackie Gleason .. one of the Great ones!!

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Truly one of the greatest of all time!!! There will never be another like him

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I agree 👍

[@susanerickson6195]

THE MAN! Miss Jackie so much! Watched his show from Miami Beach religiously every Saturday night with my parents. What memories. The one and only Great One❤