The Lost Honeymooners

Weeknights at 2:30a ET | 11:30p PT

The Honeymooners features Jackie Gleason as Brooklyn bus driver Ralph Kramden, his wife, Alice (Audrey Meadows), and their neighbors, Ed and Trixie Norton (Art Carney and Joyce Randolph). Frustrated by his working-class status, Ralph often develops get-rich-quick schemes that are, of course, bound to go awry. Though very short tempered and frequently resorting to insults and hollow threats, Ralph is a soft-hearted man who loves his wife and is devoted to his best pal, Ed. These sketches, most of which aired on The Jackie Gleason Show, were considered "lost" for years.

Next Airings

Oct 27th 2:30a ET

Lucky Number & Pickles

In "Lucky Number", Ralph is afraid to collect his prize money because his boss will find out he skipped work to win it. Then in "Pickles", Ralph suspects Alice's new eating habit points to pregnancy.

Oct 28th 2:30a ET

Expectant Father & Cold

In "Expectant Father", Alice's new job leads Ralph to think Christmas is bringing a pregnancy surprise. Then in "Cold", an under-the-weather Ralph suspects the worst when Alice takes out a life insurance policy.

Oct 29th 2:30a ET

Goodnight Sweet Prince & Jellybeans

In "Goodnight Sweet Prince", Ralph finds it impossible to fall asleep before his night shift. Then in "Jellybeans", Ralph's get-rich-quick-scheme ends up with tons of candy.

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