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Gleason, Jackie (1916-1987) Summary
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As his sobriquet, The Great One, implies, Jackie Gleason was a comedian of superlative talents, but one whose persona housed enormous contradictions. A literally larger-than-life performer who became a star on the small screen when he failed to achieve...
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Jackie Gleason Information
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Herbert John "Jackie" Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an iconic American comedian, actor, and musician. One of the most popular stars of early television, Gleason was respected for both comedic and dramatic roles. However, his...


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I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen...


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Jackie Gleason
06/26/1987: 342 words, approx. 1 pages
They call television a medium," Fred Allen said, "because nothing on it is ever well done." That may have been true of early television, but when Jackie Gleason showed up on "Cavalcade of Stars" in July 1950, the medium's golden age began. The...
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Jackie Gleason Is Dead At 71
06/25/1987: 981 words, approx. 3 pages
LAUDERHILL, Fla. - Jackie Gleason, the rotund "Great One" who got laughs and riches as a blustering bus driver in "The Honeymooners" and an Academy Award nomination as a pool shark in "The Hustler," died of cancer at his home last night. He was...
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Bernie Mac plans to retire from standup
3/20/2007: 277 words, approx. 1 pages
Bernie Mac says he plans to bring down the curtain on his standup comedy act after 30 years.Mac told David Letterman on CBS' "Late Show" that he'll retire after he finishes shooting the comedy film "The Whole Truth, Nothing but the Truth, So Help Me...
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Milwaukee group wants to bronze The Fonz
9/26/2007: 293 words, approx. 1 pages
The Fonz in bronze? It could happen. Visit Milwaukee, a group that promotes the city as a tourism and convention destination, is leading an effort to raise money for a bronze sculpture of the character played by Henry Winkler on TV's "Happy Days," which was...
 


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