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The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners is an American situation comedy television show, based on a recurring 1951–'55 sketch of the same name.
It debuted as a half-hour series on October 1, 1955. Although initially a ratings success — becoming the #2 show in the United States its first season — it faced stiff competition from the Perry Como Show, and eventually dropped to #19,
ending its production after only 39 episodes (now referred to as the "Classic 39"). The final episode of The Honeymooners aired on September 22, 1956.
Cast of Characters,
Ralph Kramden
Played by Jackie Gleason; a bus driver for the fictional Gotham Bus Company. He is never seen driving a bus, but is shown multiple times at the bus depot.
Ralph is very short tempered, frequently resorting to bellowing, insults and hollow threats. Well hidden beneath the many layers of bluster however, is a soft-hearted man who loves his wife and is devoted to his best pal.
Alice Kramden, played in the first seven episodes by Pert Kelton and by Audrey Meadows throughout the "classic 39", is Ralph's patient but sharp-tongued wife of
roughly 15 years. She often finds herself bearing the brunt of Ralph's insults, which she returns with biting sarcasm.
Ed Norton
Played by Art Carney; a New York City sewer worker and Ralph's best friend (and upstairs neighbor). He is considerably more good-natured than Ralph, but nonetheless trades insults with him on a regular basis.
Ed (typically called "Norton" by Ralph and sometimes his own wife) often gets mixed up in Ralph's schemes, and his carefree and rather
dimwitted nature usually results in raising Ralph's ire, while Ralph often showers him with verbal abuse and throws him out of the apartment when Ed irritates him.
Thelma "Trixie" Norton
Played by Joyce Randolph; Ed's wife and Alice's best friend. She did not appear on every episode and had a less developed character, though she is shown to be bossy towards her husband.
In one episode she is depicted as a pool hustler. On another episode, Ralph insults Trixie by making a reference to Minsky's, a burlesque theatre. Trixie was an ex burlesque dancer.
The Apartment House
The Kramdens and Nortons lived in an apartment house at 328 Chauncey St, in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY.
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The following is a listing of known Honeymooners sketches that aired during the 1951-1952 season of Cavalcade of Stars on the DuMont network.
01 "Bread" October 5, 1951
In this very first Honeymooners sketch, Alice (Pert Kelton) fights with Ralph (Jackie Gleason), who refuses to go out to buy bread. Art Carney appears as a policeman.
02 "Razor Blades" October 12, 1951
Ralph and Alice fight after he accuses her of taking his razor blades.
03 "Supermarket Shopping (Alice's Anniversary)" October 19, 1951
Lost episode. No summary available.
04 "The New Television Set" November 2, 1951
The Nortons come down to the Kramdens' apartment to watch the new television set Alice has purchased. This sketch marks the debut of Ed and Trixie Norton, played by Art Carney and Elaine Stritch.
05 "Ralph Threatens to Leave" November 16, 1951
Ralph doesn't like the "vegetable meat loaf" Alice has prepared for his dinner and starts an argument.
06 "Alice and Ralph Get Dressed for a Date Last Night" November 30, 1951
The Kramdens hurry to get dressed in time for a night out with the Nortons. Art Carney appears briefly as Norton during an exchange in which Ralph refers to the unseen Mrs. Norton as "Millie."
07 "The Ring Salesman" December 7, 1951
Alice sees a jeweler about buying a ring for Ralph, who thinks she's having an affair. Joyce Randolph takes over as Trixie Norton.
08 "The Quiz Show" December 14, 1951
Ralph blames Alice for giving an incorrect answer on a radio quiz show, preventing them from winning the jackpot prize.
09 "Christmas Party" December 21, 1951, , Las Vegas honeymoons
In this last surviving DuMont Honeymooners sketch, several of Gleason's stock characters make an appearance at the Kramdens' Christmas party while Ralph is out buying potato salad.
10 "Alice's Sister Argues With her Husband" January 4, 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
11 "Alice Finds a Dog" February 1, 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
12 "Cold" February 8, 1952
Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed on The Jackie Gleason Show.
13 "Surprise Party" April 4, 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
14 "Easter Hats" April 11, 1952
Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed on The Jackie Gleason Show.
15 "Manager of the Baseball Team" May 16, 1952
Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed twice on The Jackie Gleason Show.
16 "Vacation Plans (Vacation at Fred's Landing)" May 30, 1952
Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed twice on The Jackie Gleason Show.
17 "Bus Drivers' Frolics (Alice Plays the Trombone)" 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
18 "The Mystery Novel" 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
19 "The Expectant Father (Alice Knitting Sweater for Dog)" 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
20 "The Driving Lesson" 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
21 "Meat Substitute" 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
22 "Spring Cleaning" 1952
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23 "The Home Run Ball" 1952
Lost episode. No summary available.
Toast of the Town (a.k.a. The Ed Sullivan Show): 1952
The following is a listing of the two Honeymooners sketches performed on Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town on CBS in the spring of 1952.
01 "Ring Salesman" March 30, 1952
This sketch had been performed on Cavalcade of Stars on December 1, 1951. This second version was mistakenly included on MPI's 2011 DVD set "The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: The Complete Restored Series" as a recently discovered sketch from Cavalcade of Stars.
02 "Alice and Ralph Get Dressed for a Date Last Night" May 4, 1952
This sketch had been performed on Cavalcade of Stars on November 30, 1951.
[edit] The Jackie Gleason Show: 1952–53
The following is a listing of Honeymooners sketches that aired during the first season of The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS. , Las Vegas honeymoons
01 "The New Bowling Ball" September 20, 1952
Ralph's new bowling ball gets stuck on his finger. Audrey Meadows takes over as Alice Kramden in this first CBS sketch.
02 "The Turkey" September 27, 1952
In this recently re-discovered sketch, Ralph thinks a turkey ate Alice's wedding ring and attempts to extract it with Norton's help.
03 "Sprained Thumb" n/a October 4, 1952
The liner notes of MPI's 2011 DVD set "The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: The Complete Restored Series" claim that an earlier lost version of the second season sketch "Sprained Thumb" (September 19, 1953) was performed on this date.
04 "The Lost Baby" October 11, 1952
Ralph and Ed care for an abandoned baby found on the bus.
05 "The Quiz Show" October 18, 1952
Ralph and Alice are contestants on a radio quiz show.
06 "Halloween Party (a.k.a. Question Mark/Masquerade)" October 25, 1952
Not available. This sketch is still considered lost.
07 "Cold" November 1, 1952
While nursing Ralph to health, Alice reveals she has taken out an insurance policy on him.
08 "The Pickles" November 8, 1952
Alice starts eating pickles after a doctor's visit, leading Ralph to think she's pregnant.
09 "Jellybeans" November 22, 1952
Ralph buys thousands of jelly beans in the hopes of winning a $100 prize.
10 "The Missing Pair of Pants (a.k.a. Missing Pants)" December 6, 1952
Not available. This sketch is still considered lost.
11 "Six Months to Live" December 13, 1952
Ralph mistakenly believes that he has six months to live. , Las Vegas honeymoons
12 "Christmas Party" December 20, 1952
The Kramdens have a Christmas party, and several of Gleason's other characters drop in.
13 "Glow Worm Cleaning" January 3, 1953
Alice is offered the chance to appear in a magazine ad, but Ralph is jealous.
14 "Alice Plays Cupid" January 17, 1953
Ralph sabotages Alice's efforts to play matchmaker between a friend of hers and Ralph's traffic manager from work.
15 "Suspense" January 24, 1953
When Ralph overhears Alice rehearsing for a play, he becomes convinced she wants to kill him.
16 "Lost Job" January 31, 1953
Ralph finds a pink slip in his paycheck.
17 "Anniversary Gift" February 21, 1953
Ralph scrambles to find Alice a new anniversary gift after she gets the same gift from Trixie.
18 "Income Tax" March 7, 1953
Ralph owes the IRS $15, exactly the amount of money he has saved for a new bowling ball.
19 "Alice's Aunt Ethel" March 14, 1953
When Alice's aunt arrives for a visit, Ralph is forced to sleep in the kitchen.
20 "What's Her Name?" March 21, 1953
Ralph and Alice struggle to remember the name of an actress from a movie they just watched.
21 "Lunch Box" March 28, 1953
Ralph gripes about the lunch Alice packed for him, only to find out he had someone else's lunchbox.
22 "Easter Hats" April 4, 1953
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23 "Hot Tips" April 11, 1953
Ralph is accused of being a bookie when he starts collecting bets for people before going to the racetrack.
24 "Norton Moves In" April 18, 1953
The Nortons stay with the Kramdens while their apartment is being painted.
25 "Ralph's Diet" April 25, 1953
While struggling with a new diet, Ralph discovers some hidden food in the apartment.
26 "The Dinner Guest" May 2, 1953
Alice interrupts all of Ralph's attempts to discuss a promotion with a coworker.
27 "Manager of the Baseball Team" May 9, 1953
Ralph is about to be named manager of the bus company's baseball team, but he think he's going to be named manager of the company.
28 "Alice's Birthday" May 16, 1953
Not available. This sketch is still considered lost.
29 "The Dorsey Brothers Show" May 23, 1953
Bandleaders Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey end their 18-year feud when Ralph and Alice book each brother separately for the same bus company dance. Trivia: famed restaurateur and close Gleason pal Toots Shor can be seen among the revelers at the dance.
30 "The Prowler" June 6, 1953
Ralph tries his best to protect Alice from a neighborhood prowler.
31 "Guest Speaker" June 13, 1953
Ralph frets after being asked to speak at the next Raccoon Lodge meeting.
32 "Vacation at Fred's Landing" June 27, 1953
The Kramdens and Nortons go fishing, and are miserable the whole time. Trivia: Much of this episode was lifted from a sketch performed by Jackie Gleason and Frank Sinatra on The Frank Sinatra Show, February 3, 1951.
[edit] The Jackie Gleason Show: 1953–54
The following is a listing of Honeymooners sketches that aired during the second season of The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS. (Note that no Honeymooners sketches were performed in the seven weeks between the 1/30/54 and 3/27/54 telecasts as Gleason was sidelined due to injury, and guest hosts filled in.)
01 "Sprained Thumb (a.k.a. Bus Accident)" September 19, 1953
Ralph sprains his thumb in a minor bus accident, then demands round-the-clock medical care from Alice.
02 "Lucky Number" September 26, 1953
Ralph wins a $1000 prize at a baseball game he skipped work to attend.
03 "Hot Dog Stand" October 10, 1953
Ralph and Norton try to collect enough money to open a hot dog stand in New Jersey.
04 "Two Tickets to the Fight" October 24, 1953
Ralph and Norton's plans to attend a boxing match are upset when Alice's uncle George pays a visit.
05 "Halloween Party" October 31, 1953
Ralph ruins his tuxedo for a Halloween party at the bus company, not realizing that it's not a costume party.
06 "Champagne and Caviar" November 7, 1953
By impressing his boss too much, Ralph unwittingly blows his chance at a raise.
07 "Letter to the Boss" November 14, 1953
Ralph writes a nasty letter to his boss after he thinks he's been fired. , Las Vegas honeymoons
08 "Finger Man" November 28, 1953
Ralph becomes a hero after helping to apprehend a wanted killer, but panics when the killer escapes from jail.
09 "Santa and the Bookies" December 12, 1953
Ralph takes a job as a sidewalk Santa to earn extra money, but it turns out to be a front for illegal bookmakers.
10 "Christmas Party" December 19, 1953
Alice sends Ralph out for potato salad, and the Kramdens' apartment is visited by a host of colorful characters (most played by Jackie Gleason).
11 "New Year's Eve Party" December 26, 1953
Ralph has no intention of going out on New Year's Eve, until the Kramdens and Nortons receive an invitation from The Dorsey Brothers.
12 "This Is Your Life" January 16, 1954
Ralph's jealousy ruins his shot at an appearance on This Is Your Life.
13 "Cottage For Sale" January 23, 1954
Ralph and Norton convince their wives to let them buy a cottage in the country, but it turns out to be a nightmare.
14 "Lawsuit" March 27, 1954
After breaking his leg in a bus accident, Ralph tries to sue the bus company.
15 "Fortune Teller" April 3, 1954
When told by a phony fortune teller that he will soon commit a murder, Ralph goes to extremes to avoid all contact with Alice.
16 "The Next Champ" April 10, 1954
Ralph decides to manage a young boxer, who ends up moving in with the Kramdens.
17 "Stand In for Murder" April 17, 1954
Ralph is offered a phony job as an insurance executive, so that he can be killed instead of a Mob boss who looks just like him. (This sketch ran overtime and was cut off early by the network causing Gleason to explain the ending to the audience on the following week's show.)
18 "Move Uptown" April 24, 1954
Ralph tries to get kicked out of his apartment so he can rent a nicer one in The Bronx.
19 "The Man in the Blue Suit" May 1, 1954
When Alice gives away a jacket that contains Ralph's poker winnings, he and Norton scheme to get it back.
20 "Hair Raising Tale" May 8, 1954
Ralph and Norton get suckered into buying the formula for a miracle hair restorer.
21 "What's the Name?" May 8, 1954
The second version of a sketch originally performed on March 21, 1953.
22 "Box Top Kid" May 22, 1954
Ralph wins a trip to Europe by penning a new slogan for Slim-O Bread, but loses it when they find out he didn't lose weight eating it.
23 "Two Men on a Horse" May 29, 1954
Ralph gets elected treasurer of the Raccoon Lodge, and promptly loses $200 of their money. He and Norton head to the race track and invent a scheme to win it all back.
24 "Good Buy, Aunt Ethel" June 5, 1954
This is an expanded version of a sketch that was originally broadcast on March 14, 1953. The longer storyline involves Ralph's plan to get Aunt Ethel out of his home by marrying her off to the local butcher.
25 "Vacation at Fred's Landing" June 19, 1954
This is another version of a sketch that was originally broadcast on June 27, 1953.
[edit] The Jackie Gleason Show: 1954–55
The following is a listing of "Honeymooners" sketches that aired during the third season of The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS. , Las Vegas honeymoons
01 "Ralph's Sweet Tooth" September 25, 1954
Ralph has been selected to appear on a live commercial for Choosy Chews candy bars, but he develops a toothache the night before the broadcast.
02 "Game Called on Account of Marriage" October 2, 1954
Ralph has tickets to the World Series, but Alice demands that he attend her sister's wedding on the same day.
03 "Love Letter" October 16, 1954
In this sketch re-discovered in 2004, Ralph finds a love letter Ed wrote to Trixie years ago and believes it was sent to Alice from another man.
04 "The People's Choice (Finger Man)" October 23, 1954
When Ralph becomes a local hero after helping to nab an escaped convict, he is seduced by a couple of crooked political bosses into running for the city council.
05 "Halloween Party (a.k.a. Halloween Party for the Boss)" n/a October 30, 1954
A remake of the previous season's "Halloween Party."
06 "Battle of the Sexes" November 13, 1954
Ed moves in with Ralph and Alice moves in with Trixie after domestic battles in the Kramden and Norton households.
07 "Teamwork Beat the Clock" November 20, 1954
Ralph and Alice are contestants on Beat the Clock. Bud Collyer guest stars.
08 "The Brother-in-Law" November 27, 1954
Bad advice from Ralph's brother-in-law results in the Kramdens and Nortons investing in a run-down hotel.
09 "Songwriters" December 11, 1954
Ralph and Norton form a songwriting partnership.
10 "Santa and the Bookies" December 18, 1954
A second version of the sketch performed the previous season.
11 "Kramden vs. Norton" January 15, 1955
Ralph sues Ed over ownership of a television set Ed won in a movie theatre raffle.
12 "A Promotion" January 22, 1955
Ralph finally receives a promotion (he's now the second assistant cashier to the head cashier of the bus company), but a mishap causes him to be labeled as a thief after his first day on the job.
13 "The Hypnotist" January 29, 1955
Ralph asks a fellow Raccoon, who is a hypnotist, to get Alice to show him her stash of money so that he may take it to the Raccoon convention in Chicago.
14 "Cupid" February 5, 1955
Ralph tries to help out a lonely old friend by setting him up with a blind date, but the gossip grapevine leads Alice to believe that Ralph is trying to land dates for himself.
15 "A Little Man Who Wasn't There" February 12, 1955
Ralph sees a psychiatrist in an effort to control his short temper, but he is dismayed when the doctor suggests the best cure would be to sever his friendship with Norton.
16 "Hero" February 19, 1955
Ralph's big mouth lands him in trouble again when he makes idle boasts to a fatherless boy who idolizes him.
17 "The Great Jewel Robbery" February 26, 1955
Ralph takes up a collection to buy an expensive watch as a wedding present for his boss's daughter, but Alice finds the watch and thinks it's a birthday present for her.
18 "Peacemaker" March 5, 1955
Ralph loses a night's sleep trying to patch up a quarrel between Ed and Trixie. , Las Vegas honeymoons
19 "The Adoption" March 26, 1955
Ralph and Alice adopt a baby in one of the most highly regarded episodes of all time.
20 "Stars Over Flatbush" April 2, 1955
Ralph and Norton take an interest in astrology, and it affects every decision Ralph makes.
21 "One Big Happy Family" April 9, 1955
The Kramdens and Nortons decide to share an apartment in order to save living expenses.
22 "A Weighty Problem" April 16, 1955
Ralph must lose weight fast in order to pass a bus company physical.
23 "Boys and Girls Together" April 23, 1955
The wives demand that the boys spend more time with them, so Ralph and Norton scheme to exhaust the girls with a wild night on the town.
24 "Principle of the Thing" April 30, 1955
When the building landlord (Jack Benny in a surprise cameo) refuses to make repairs to the Kramden apartment, Ralph withholds the rent money and spends it on some garish redecorating.
25 "Songs and Witty Sayings" May 14, 1955
The husbands and wives rehearse separate acts for a local talent show. Among the highlights of the boys' act is a tribute to Laurel & Hardy.
26 "Letter to the Boss" May 21, 1955
A second version of the sketch first performed on November 14, 1953.
27 "Stand In for Murder" June 4, 1955
This is another version of a sketch that was originally broadcast on April 17, 1954.
The Honeymooners ("Classic 39"): 1955–56
The Honeymooners debuted as a standalone half-hour series on October 1, 1955, and lasted for 39 episodes. 36 of the episodes aired during the 1955-1956 season. After 13 weeks of summer repeats, the final 3 episodes were aired in September 1956, directly before The Jackie Gleason Show resumed on September 29. All 39 had aired on a Saturday.
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01 "TV or Not TV" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, October 1, 1955
Ralph and Norton fight over a jointly owned television set.
02 "Funny Money" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, October 8, 1955
Ralph finds a suitcase full of counterfeit money and goes on a spending spree.
03 "The Golfer" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, October 15, 1955
Ralph tries to become an expert golfer in three days in order to impress his boss.
04 "A Woman's Work Is Never Done" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, October 22, 1955
Ralph and Alice hire a maid to ease Alice's burden of housework.
05 "A Matter of Life and Death" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, October 29, 1955
When he sees the vet's report on his mother-in-law's sick dog, Ralph mistakenly concludes that he has only six months to live.
06 "The Sleepwalker" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, November 5, 1955
Ralph is forced to deal with a sleepwalking Norton.
07 "Better Living Through TV" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, November 12, 1955
Ralph devises a get-rich-quick scheme: selling Handy Housewife Helpers on TV.
08 "Pal o' Mine" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, November 19, 1955
Ralph finds a gift from Norton that he thinks is for him, but when he discovers otherwise, his friendship with Norton is jeopardized.
09 "Brother Ralph" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, November 26, 1955
After Ralph is temporarily laid off from the bus company, Alice lands a job for a boss who has amorous intentions.
10 "Hello, Mom" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, December 3, 1955
Ralph's foul mood is worsened when he learns that Alice's mother is coming for a visit.
11 "The Deciding Vote" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, December 10, 1955
Ralph blames Norton when he loses an election for Raccoon Lodge convention manager by one vote.
12 "Something Fishy" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, December 17, 1955
The Raccoon Lodge members have a "no wives" policy for their annual fishing trip, but Alice and Trixie have other ideas.
13 "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, December 24, 1955
Ralph sells his bowling ball to get Alice a last-minute Christmas gift.
14 "The Man from Space" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, December 31, 1955
Unable to afford a rental costume for the Raccoons' party, Ralph uses household items to improvise an outlandish costume.
15 "A Matter of Record" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, January 7, 1956
Ralph throws Alice's mother out of the apartment, and Alice soon follows. In a last ditch effort to win her back, Ralph records a record to apologize.
16 "Oh, My Aching Back" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, January 14, 1956
Ralph feigns illness to avoid visiting his mother-in-law, then injures his back when he sneaks out to go bowling.
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Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, January 21, 1956
Ralph is furious when Alice has a telephone installed.
18 "The $99,000 Answer" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, January 28, 1956
Ralph spends a week learning popular songs to win the jackpot on "The $99,000 Answer."
19 "Ralph Kramden, Inc." A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, February 4, 1956
Norton invests in Kramden, Inc. and thinks he's about to get rich after Ralph is named in someone's will. Naturally, Norton wants his share, too.
20 "Young at Heart" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, February 11, 1956
Ralph tries to prove to Alice that he can still do all the things he used to do when they were younger.
21 "A Dog's Life" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, February 18, 1956
Ralph thinks he's found a great idea for a new food product, not realizing it's actually dog food.
22 "Here Comes the Bride" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, February 25, 1956
Ralph's bad advice nearly ruins the imminent marriage between a fellow Raccoon Lodge member and Alice's sister.
23 "Mama Loves Mambo" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, March 3, 1956
Ralph and Norton have to deal with a new neighbor, who is unwittingly winning their wives' hearts – and their cooking time.
24 "Please Leave the Premises" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, March 10, 1956
Ralph declares "total war" when the building landlord increases the monthly rent by five dollars.
25 "Pardon My Glove" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, March 17, 1956
Alice tries to surprise Ralph for his birthday, but her plans are ruined because of his jealousy.
26 "Young Man with a Horn" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, March 24, 1956
Ralph tries to improve himself in the hopes of securing a civil service job.
27 "Head of the House" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, March 31, 1956
After boasting that he is the boss of his household, Ralph accepts a bet that he can command Alice to cook a special dinner.
28 "The Worry Wart" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, April 7, 1956
Ralph frets when he is summoned to his local IRS office to clear up a mysterious tax problem.
29 "Trapped" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, April 14, 1956
Ralph witnesses a murder and arrives home a nervous wreck. And for good reason: the killers are after him.
30 "The Loudspeaker" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, April 21, 1956
Thinking he is about to be named Raccoon of the Year, Ralph prepares an acceptance speech.
31 "On Stage" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, April 28, 1956
Ralph believes he is headed for Hollywood when he accepts the leading role in the Raccoon Lodge play.
32 "Opportunity Knocks But" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, May 5, 1956
Ralph gets a chance to impress his boss and earn a promotion, but Norton gets the job instead.
33 "Unconventional Behavior" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, May 12, 1956
Ralph and Norton are sure to be a riot at the annual Raccoon convention...if they ever manage to "boomph" their way out of Norton's trick handcuffs.
34 "The Safety Award" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, May 19, 1956
Ralph wins an award as the safest bus driver in the city but gets into an accident on the way to the award ceremony.
35 "Mind Your Own Business" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, May 26, 1956
Norton loses his job in the sewer and starts selling steam irons door-to-door. Ralph, convinced of Norton's success, wants to do the same.
36 "Alice and the Blonde" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, June 2, 1956
Alice and Trixie feel unappreciated after being ignored by Ralph and Norton.
37 "The Bensonhurst Bomber" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, September 8, 1956
Ralph (with Norton's help) inadvertently challenges a tough guy to a boxing match.
38 "Dial J for Janitor" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, September 15, 1956
Ralph decides to save some money by becoming the new building janitor, but quickly finds out there's more to the job than he thought.
39 "A Man's Pride" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, September 22, 1956
Ralph claims to be the boss of the Gotham Bus Company in order to impress one of Alice's former beaus. , Las Vegas honeymoons
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The Honeymooners The Honeymooners is an American situation comedy television show, based on a recurring 1951–'55 sketch of the same name.
It debuted as a half-hour series on October 1, 1955. Although initially a ratings success — becoming the #2 show in the United States its first season — it faced stiff competition from the Perry Como Show, and eventually dropped to #19,
ending its production after only 39 episodes (now referred to as the "Classic 39"). The final episode of The Honeymooners aired on September 22, 1956. |
We Hope to Be of Service in the Following Areas, , Las Vegas honeymoons The following is a listing of known Honeymooners sketches that aired during the 1951-1952 season of Cavalcade of Stars on the DuMont network. 01 "Bread" October 5, 1951 In this very first Honeymooners sketch, Alice (Pert Kelton) fights with Ralph (Jackie Gleason), who refuses to go out to buy bread. Art Carney appears as a policeman. 02 "Razor Blades" October 12, 1951 Ralph and Alice fight after he accuses her of taking his razor blades. 03 "Supermarket Shopping (Alice's Anniversary)" October 19, 1951 Lost episode. No summary available. 04 "The New Television Set" November 2, 1951 The Nortons come down to the Kramdens' apartment to watch the new television set Alice has purchased. This sketch marks the debut of Ed and Trixie Norton, played by Art Carney and Elaine Stritch. 05 "Ralph Threatens to Leave" November 16, 1951 Ralph doesn't like the "vegetable meat loaf" Alice has prepared for his dinner and starts an argument. 06 "Alice and Ralph Get Dressed for a Date Last Night" November 30, 1951 The Kramdens hurry to get dressed in time for a night out with the Nortons. Art Carney appears briefly as Norton during an exchange in which Ralph refers to the unseen Mrs. Norton as "Millie." 07 "The Ring Salesman" December 7, 1951 Alice sees a jeweler about buying a ring for Ralph, who thinks she's having an affair. Joyce Randolph takes over as Trixie Norton. 08 "The Quiz Show" December 14, 1951 Ralph blames Alice for giving an incorrect answer on a radio quiz show, preventing them from winning the jackpot prize. 09 "Christmas Party" December 21, 1951, , Las Vegas honeymoons In this last surviving DuMont Honeymooners sketch, several of Gleason's stock characters make an appearance at the Kramdens' Christmas party while Ralph is out buying potato salad. 10 "Alice's Sister Argues With her Husband" January 4, 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 11 "Alice Finds a Dog" February 1, 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 12 "Cold" February 8, 1952 Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed on The Jackie Gleason Show. 13 "Surprise Party" April 4, 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 14 "Easter Hats" April 11, 1952 Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed on The Jackie Gleason Show. 15 "Manager of the Baseball Team" May 16, 1952 Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed twice on The Jackie Gleason Show. 16 "Vacation Plans (Vacation at Fred's Landing)" May 30, 1952 Lost episode. Presumably an early version of the sketch performed twice on The Jackie Gleason Show. 17 "Bus Drivers' Frolics (Alice Plays the Trombone)" 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 18 "The Mystery Novel" 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 19 "The Expectant Father (Alice Knitting Sweater for Dog)" 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 20 "The Driving Lesson" 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 21 "Meat Substitute" 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. 22 "Spring Cleaning" 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. , Las Vegas honeymoons 23 "The Home Run Ball" 1952 Lost episode. No summary available. Toast of the Town (a.k.a. The Ed Sullivan Show): 1952 The following is a listing of the two Honeymooners sketches performed on Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town on CBS in the spring of 1952. 01 "Ring Salesman" March 30, 1952 This sketch had been performed on Cavalcade of Stars on December 1, 1951. This second version was mistakenly included on MPI's 2011 DVD set "The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: The Complete Restored Series" as a recently discovered sketch from Cavalcade of Stars. 02 "Alice and Ralph Get Dressed for a Date Last Night" May 4, 1952 This sketch had been performed on Cavalcade of Stars on November 30, 1951. [edit] The Jackie Gleason Show: 1952–53 The following is a listing of Honeymooners sketches that aired during the first season of The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS. , Las Vegas honeymoons 01 "The New Bowling Ball" September 20, 1952 Ralph's new bowling ball gets stuck on his finger. Audrey Meadows takes over as Alice Kramden in this first CBS sketch. 02 "The Turkey" September 27, 1952 In this recently re-discovered sketch, Ralph thinks a turkey ate Alice's wedding ring and attempts to extract it with Norton's help. 03 "Sprained Thumb" n/a October 4, 1952 The liner notes of MPI's 2011 DVD set "The Honeymooners Lost Episodes: The Complete Restored Series" claim that an earlier lost version of the second season sketch "Sprained Thumb" (September 19, 1953) was performed on this date. 04 "The Lost Baby" October 11, 1952 Ralph and Ed care for an abandoned baby found on the bus. 05 "The Quiz Show" October 18, 1952 Ralph and Alice are contestants on a radio quiz show. 06 "Halloween Party (a.k.a. Question Mark/Masquerade)" October 25, 1952 Not available. This sketch is still considered lost. 07 "Cold" November 1, 1952 While nursing Ralph to health, Alice reveals she has taken out an insurance policy on him. 08 "The Pickles" November 8, 1952 Alice starts eating pickles after a doctor's visit, leading Ralph to think she's pregnant. 09 "Jellybeans" November 22, 1952 Ralph buys thousands of jelly beans in the hopes of winning a $100 prize. 10 "The Missing Pair of Pants (a.k.a. Missing Pants)" December 6, 1952 Not available. This sketch is still considered lost. 11 "Six Months to Live" December 13, 1952 Ralph mistakenly believes that he has six months to live. , Las Vegas honeymoons 12 "Christmas Party" December 20, 1952 The Kramdens have a Christmas party, and several of Gleason's other characters drop in. 13 "Glow Worm Cleaning" January 3, 1953 Alice is offered the chance to appear in a magazine ad, but Ralph is jealous. 14 "Alice Plays Cupid" January 17, 1953 Ralph sabotages Alice's efforts to play matchmaker between a friend of hers and Ralph's traffic manager from work. 15 "Suspense" January 24, 1953 When Ralph overhears Alice rehearsing for a play, he becomes convinced she wants to kill him. 16 "Lost Job" January 31, 1953 Ralph finds a pink slip in his paycheck. 17 "Anniversary Gift" February 21, 1953 Ralph scrambles to find Alice a new anniversary gift after she gets the same gift from Trixie. 18 "Income Tax" March 7, 1953 Ralph owes the IRS $15, exactly the amount of money he has saved for a new bowling ball. 19 "Alice's Aunt Ethel" March 14, 1953 When Alice's aunt arrives for a visit, Ralph is forced to sleep in the kitchen. 20 "What's Her Name?" March 21, 1953 Ralph and Alice struggle to remember the name of an actress from a movie they just watched. 21 "Lunch Box" March 28, 1953 Ralph gripes about the lunch Alice packed for him, only to find out he had someone else's lunchbox. 22 "Easter Hats" April 4, 1953 Not available. This sketch is still considered lost. , Las Vegas honeymoons 23 "Hot Tips" April 11, 1953 Ralph is accused of being a bookie when he starts collecting bets for people before going to the racetrack. 24 "Norton Moves In" April 18, 1953 The Nortons stay with the Kramdens while their apartment is being painted. 25 "Ralph's Diet" April 25, 1953 While struggling with a new diet, Ralph discovers some hidden food in the apartment. 26 "The Dinner Guest" May 2, 1953 Alice interrupts all of Ralph's attempts to discuss a promotion with a coworker. 27 "Manager of the Baseball Team" May 9, 1953 Ralph is about to be named manager of the bus company's baseball team, but he think he's going to be named manager of the company. 28 "Alice's Birthday" May 16, 1953 Not available. This sketch is still considered lost. 29 "The Dorsey Brothers Show" May 23, 1953 Bandleaders Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey end their 18-year feud when Ralph and Alice book each brother separately for the same bus company dance. Trivia: famed restaurateur and close Gleason pal Toots Shor can be seen among the revelers at the dance. 30 "The Prowler" June 6, 1953 Ralph tries his best to protect Alice from a neighborhood prowler. 31 "Guest Speaker" June 13, 1953 Ralph frets after being asked to speak at the next Raccoon Lodge meeting. 32 "Vacation at Fred's Landing" June 27, 1953 The Kramdens and Nortons go fishing, and are miserable the whole time. Trivia: Much of this episode was lifted from a sketch performed by Jackie Gleason and Frank Sinatra on The Frank Sinatra Show, February 3, 1951. [edit] The Jackie Gleason Show: 1953–54 The following is a listing of Honeymooners sketches that aired during the second season of The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS. (Note that no Honeymooners sketches were performed in the seven weeks between the 1/30/54 and 3/27/54 telecasts as Gleason was sidelined due to injury, and guest hosts filled in.) 01 "Sprained Thumb (a.k.a. Bus Accident)" September 19, 1953 Ralph sprains his thumb in a minor bus accident, then demands round-the-clock medical care from Alice. 02 "Lucky Number" September 26, 1953 Ralph wins a $1000 prize at a baseball game he skipped work to attend. 03 "Hot Dog Stand" October 10, 1953 Ralph and Norton try to collect enough money to open a hot dog stand in New Jersey. 04 "Two Tickets to the Fight" October 24, 1953 Ralph and Norton's plans to attend a boxing match are upset when Alice's uncle George pays a visit. 05 "Halloween Party" October 31, 1953 Ralph ruins his tuxedo for a Halloween party at the bus company, not realizing that it's not a costume party. 06 "Champagne and Caviar" November 7, 1953 By impressing his boss too much, Ralph unwittingly blows his chance at a raise. 07 "Letter to the Boss" November 14, 1953 Ralph writes a nasty letter to his boss after he thinks he's been fired. , Las Vegas honeymoons 08 "Finger Man" November 28, 1953 Ralph becomes a hero after helping to apprehend a wanted killer, but panics when the killer escapes from jail. 09 "Santa and the Bookies" December 12, 1953 Ralph takes a job as a sidewalk Santa to earn extra money, but it turns out to be a front for illegal bookmakers. 10 "Christmas Party" December 19, 1953 Alice sends Ralph out for potato salad, and the Kramdens' apartment is visited by a host of colorful characters (most played by Jackie Gleason). 11 "New Year's Eve Party" December 26, 1953 Ralph has no intention of going out on New Year's Eve, until the Kramdens and Nortons receive an invitation from The Dorsey Brothers. 12 "This Is Your Life" January 16, 1954 Ralph's jealousy ruins his shot at an appearance on This Is Your Life. 13 "Cottage For Sale" January 23, 1954 Ralph and Norton convince their wives to let them buy a cottage in the country, but it turns out to be a nightmare. 14 "Lawsuit" March 27, 1954 After breaking his leg in a bus accident, Ralph tries to sue the bus company. 15 "Fortune Teller" April 3, 1954 When told by a phony fortune teller that he will soon commit a murder, Ralph goes to extremes to avoid all contact with Alice. 16 "The Next Champ" April 10, 1954 Ralph decides to manage a young boxer, who ends up moving in with the Kramdens. 17 "Stand In for Murder" April 17, 1954 Ralph is offered a phony job as an insurance executive, so that he can be killed instead of a Mob boss who looks just like him. (This sketch ran overtime and was cut off early by the network causing Gleason to explain the ending to the audience on the following week's show.) 18 "Move Uptown" April 24, 1954 Ralph tries to get kicked out of his apartment so he can rent a nicer one in The Bronx. 19 "The Man in the Blue Suit" May 1, 1954 When Alice gives away a jacket that contains Ralph's poker winnings, he and Norton scheme to get it back. 20 "Hair Raising Tale" May 8, 1954 Ralph and Norton get suckered into buying the formula for a miracle hair restorer. 21 "What's the Name?" May 8, 1954 The second version of a sketch originally performed on March 21, 1953. 22 "Box Top Kid" May 22, 1954 Ralph wins a trip to Europe by penning a new slogan for Slim-O Bread, but loses it when they find out he didn't lose weight eating it. 23 "Two Men on a Horse" May 29, 1954 Ralph gets elected treasurer of the Raccoon Lodge, and promptly loses $200 of their money. He and Norton head to the race track and invent a scheme to win it all back. 24 "Good Buy, Aunt Ethel" June 5, 1954 This is an expanded version of a sketch that was originally broadcast on March 14, 1953. The longer storyline involves Ralph's plan to get Aunt Ethel out of his home by marrying her off to the local butcher. 25 "Vacation at Fred's Landing" June 19, 1954 This is another version of a sketch that was originally broadcast on June 27, 1953. [edit] The Jackie Gleason Show: 1954–55 The following is a listing of "Honeymooners" sketches that aired during the third season of The Jackie Gleason Show on CBS. , Las Vegas honeymoons 01 "Ralph's Sweet Tooth" September 25, 1954 Ralph has been selected to appear on a live commercial for Choosy Chews candy bars, but he develops a toothache the night before the broadcast. 02 "Game Called on Account of Marriage" October 2, 1954 Ralph has tickets to the World Series, but Alice demands that he attend her sister's wedding on the same day. 03 "Love Letter" October 16, 1954 In this sketch re-discovered in 2004, Ralph finds a love letter Ed wrote to Trixie years ago and believes it was sent to Alice from another man. 04 "The People's Choice (Finger Man)" October 23, 1954 When Ralph becomes a local hero after helping to nab an escaped convict, he is seduced by a couple of crooked political bosses into running for the city council. 05 "Halloween Party (a.k.a. Halloween Party for the Boss)" n/a October 30, 1954 A remake of the previous season's "Halloween Party." 06 "Battle of the Sexes" November 13, 1954 Ed moves in with Ralph and Alice moves in with Trixie after domestic battles in the Kramden and Norton households. 07 "Teamwork Beat the Clock" November 20, 1954 Ralph and Alice are contestants on Beat the Clock. Bud Collyer guest stars. 08 "The Brother-in-Law" November 27, 1954 Bad advice from Ralph's brother-in-law results in the Kramdens and Nortons investing in a run-down hotel. 09 "Songwriters" December 11, 1954 Ralph and Norton form a songwriting partnership. 10 "Santa and the Bookies" December 18, 1954 A second version of the sketch performed the previous season. 11 "Kramden vs. Norton" January 15, 1955 Ralph sues Ed over ownership of a television set Ed won in a movie theatre raffle. 12 "A Promotion" January 22, 1955 Ralph finally receives a promotion (he's now the second assistant cashier to the head cashier of the bus company), but a mishap causes him to be labeled as a thief after his first day on the job. 13 "The Hypnotist" January 29, 1955 Ralph asks a fellow Raccoon, who is a hypnotist, to get Alice to show him her stash of money so that he may take it to the Raccoon convention in Chicago. 14 "Cupid" February 5, 1955 Ralph tries to help out a lonely old friend by setting him up with a blind date, but the gossip grapevine leads Alice to believe that Ralph is trying to land dates for himself. 15 "A Little Man Who Wasn't There" February 12, 1955 Ralph sees a psychiatrist in an effort to control his short temper, but he is dismayed when the doctor suggests the best cure would be to sever his friendship with Norton. 16 "Hero" February 19, 1955 Ralph's big mouth lands him in trouble again when he makes idle boasts to a fatherless boy who idolizes him. 17 "The Great Jewel Robbery" February 26, 1955 Ralph takes up a collection to buy an expensive watch as a wedding present for his boss's daughter, but Alice finds the watch and thinks it's a birthday present for her. 18 "Peacemaker" March 5, 1955 Ralph loses a night's sleep trying to patch up a quarrel between Ed and Trixie. , Las Vegas honeymoons 19 "The Adoption" March 26, 1955 Ralph and Alice adopt a baby in one of the most highly regarded episodes of all time. 20 "Stars Over Flatbush" April 2, 1955 Ralph and Norton take an interest in astrology, and it affects every decision Ralph makes. 21 "One Big Happy Family" April 9, 1955 The Kramdens and Nortons decide to share an apartment in order to save living expenses. 22 "A Weighty Problem" April 16, 1955 Ralph must lose weight fast in order to pass a bus company physical. 23 "Boys and Girls Together" April 23, 1955 The wives demand that the boys spend more time with them, so Ralph and Norton scheme to exhaust the girls with a wild night on the town. 24 "Principle of the Thing" April 30, 1955 When the building landlord (Jack Benny in a surprise cameo) refuses to make repairs to the Kramden apartment, Ralph withholds the rent money and spends it on some garish redecorating. 25 "Songs and Witty Sayings" May 14, 1955 The husbands and wives rehearse separate acts for a local talent show. Among the highlights of the boys' act is a tribute to Laurel & Hardy. 26 "Letter to the Boss" May 21, 1955 A second version of the sketch first performed on November 14, 1953. 27 "Stand In for Murder" June 4, 1955 This is another version of a sketch that was originally broadcast on April 17, 1954. The Honeymooners ("Classic 39"): 1955–56 The Honeymooners debuted as a standalone half-hour series on October 1, 1955, and lasted for 39 episodes. 36 of the episodes aired during the 1955-1956 season. After 13 weeks of summer repeats, the final 3 episodes were aired in September 1956, directly before The Jackie Gleason Show resumed on September 29. All 39 had aired on a Saturday. , Las Vegas honeymoons 01 "TV or Not TV" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, October 1, 1955 Ralph and Norton fight over a jointly owned television set. 02 "Funny Money" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, October 8, 1955 Ralph finds a suitcase full of counterfeit money and goes on a spending spree. 03 "The Golfer" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, October 15, 1955 Ralph tries to become an expert golfer in three days in order to impress his boss. 04 "A Woman's Work Is Never Done" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, October 22, 1955 Ralph and Alice hire a maid to ease Alice's burden of housework. 05 "A Matter of Life and Death" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, October 29, 1955 When he sees the vet's report on his mother-in-law's sick dog, Ralph mistakenly concludes that he has only six months to live. 06 "The Sleepwalker" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, November 5, 1955 Ralph is forced to deal with a sleepwalking Norton. 07 "Better Living Through TV" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, November 12, 1955 Ralph devises a get-rich-quick scheme: selling Handy Housewife Helpers on TV. 08 "Pal o' Mine" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, November 19, 1955 Ralph finds a gift from Norton that he thinks is for him, but when he discovers otherwise, his friendship with Norton is jeopardized. 09 "Brother Ralph" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, November 26, 1955 After Ralph is temporarily laid off from the bus company, Alice lands a job for a boss who has amorous intentions. 10 "Hello, Mom" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, December 3, 1955 Ralph's foul mood is worsened when he learns that Alice's mother is coming for a visit. 11 "The Deciding Vote" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, December 10, 1955 Ralph blames Norton when he loses an election for Raccoon Lodge convention manager by one vote. 12 "Something Fishy" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, December 17, 1955 The Raccoon Lodge members have a "no wives" policy for their annual fishing trip, but Alice and Trixie have other ideas. 13 "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, December 24, 1955 Ralph sells his bowling ball to get Alice a last-minute Christmas gift. 14 "The Man from Space" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, December 31, 1955 Unable to afford a rental costume for the Raccoons' party, Ralph uses household items to improvise an outlandish costume. 15 "A Matter of Record" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, January 7, 1956 Ralph throws Alice's mother out of the apartment, and Alice soon follows. In a last ditch effort to win her back, Ralph records a record to apologize. 16 "Oh, My Aching Back" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, January 14, 1956 Ralph feigns illness to avoid visiting his mother-in-law, then injures his back when he sneaks out to go bowling. 17 "The Baby Sitter" , Las Vegas honeymoons Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, January 21, 1956 Ralph is furious when Alice has a telephone installed. 18 "The $99,000 Answer" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, January 28, 1956 Ralph spends a week learning popular songs to win the jackpot on "The $99,000 Answer." 19 "Ralph Kramden, Inc." A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, February 4, 1956 Norton invests in Kramden, Inc. and thinks he's about to get rich after Ralph is named in someone's will. Naturally, Norton wants his share, too. 20 "Young at Heart" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, February 11, 1956 Ralph tries to prove to Alice that he can still do all the things he used to do when they were younger. 21 "A Dog's Life" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, February 18, 1956 Ralph thinks he's found a great idea for a new food product, not realizing it's actually dog food. 22 "Here Comes the Bride" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, February 25, 1956 Ralph's bad advice nearly ruins the imminent marriage between a fellow Raccoon Lodge member and Alice's sister. 23 "Mama Loves Mambo" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, March 3, 1956 Ralph and Norton have to deal with a new neighbor, who is unwittingly winning their wives' hearts – and their cooking time. 24 "Please Leave the Premises" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, March 10, 1956 Ralph declares "total war" when the building landlord increases the monthly rent by five dollars. 25 "Pardon My Glove" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, March 17, 1956 Alice tries to surprise Ralph for his birthday, but her plans are ruined because of his jealousy. 26 "Young Man with a Horn" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, March 24, 1956 Ralph tries to improve himself in the hopes of securing a civil service job. 27 "Head of the House" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, March 31, 1956 After boasting that he is the boss of his household, Ralph accepts a bet that he can command Alice to cook a special dinner. 28 "The Worry Wart" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, April 7, 1956 Ralph frets when he is summoned to his local IRS office to clear up a mysterious tax problem. 29 "Trapped" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, April 14, 1956 Ralph witnesses a murder and arrives home a nervous wreck. And for good reason: the killers are after him. 30 "The Loudspeaker" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, April 21, 1956 Thinking he is about to be named Raccoon of the Year, Ralph prepares an acceptance speech. 31 "On Stage" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, April 28, 1956 Ralph believes he is headed for Hollywood when he accepts the leading role in the Raccoon Lodge play. 32 "Opportunity Knocks But" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, May 5, 1956 Ralph gets a chance to impress his boss and earn a promotion, but Norton gets the job instead. 33 "Unconventional Behavior" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, May 12, 1956 Ralph and Norton are sure to be a riot at the annual Raccoon convention...if they ever manage to "boomph" their way out of Norton's trick handcuffs. 34 "The Safety Award" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, May 19, 1956 Ralph wins an award as the safest bus driver in the city but gets into an accident on the way to the award ceremony. 35 "Mind Your Own Business" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, May 26, 1956 Norton loses his job in the sewer and starts selling steam irons door-to-door. Ralph, convinced of Norton's success, wants to do the same. 36 "Alice and the Blonde" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, June 2, 1956 Alice and Trixie feel unappreciated after being ignored by Ralph and Norton. 37 "The Bensonhurst Bomber" Marvin Marx and Walter Stone Saturday, September 8, 1956 Ralph (with Norton's help) inadvertently challenges a tough guy to a boxing match. 38 "Dial J for Janitor" A.J. Russell and Herbert Finn Saturday, September 15, 1956 Ralph decides to save some money by becoming the new building janitor, but quickly finds out there's more to the job than he thought. 39 "A Man's Pride" Leonard Stern and Sydney Zelinka Saturday, September 22, 1956 Ralph claims to be the boss of the Gotham Bus Company in order to impress one of Alice's former beaus. , Las Vegas honeymoons |