Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason was a famous comedian and actor back in the ‘50s through the ‘70s. His ticket to fame was his signature brash type of humor in the medium of visual comedy. He was born and raised in Brooklyn and would start his career on stage plays before making it big in the TV industry. Gleason is best known for shows such as The Jackie Gleason Show, The Life of Riley, and The Honeymooners. Simultaneously, he remained a prominent figure in Broadway as well as having a music career. To his credit, his music was not without success as well. He successfully launched ten albums and sold millions.

Apart from all the success in TV and music, Gleason is forever remembered for his great contributions to Broadway. His most iconic musical number was the And Away We Go, which grew to such popularity that the phrase is forever attached to the comedian’s name. The phrase is also engraved at the steps leading to his tombstone.