Jackie Gleason: Genius at Work
2006•57m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Gregory Hall
Writer
Jeff Forrester
Languages
English
Studio
TH Entertainment
Cast
Jerry Bergen
Self (archive footage)
Art Carney
Self (archive footage)
Bud Collyer
Self (archive footage)
Rita Colton
Self (archive footage)
Jeff Garlin
Self - host
Jackie Gleason
Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Gleason
Self - Special Guest
Audrey Meadows
Self (archive footage)
Production
Company
TH Entertainment
Producer
Jeff Forrester
Producer
Gregory Hall
Producer
Craig Horwich
Producer
Greg Newman
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