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#onthisday #onthisdate #otd October 1, 1955 the #jackiegleason sitcom #thehoneymooners debuted on CBS #tv replacing his variety series. It was initially a ratings success as the number 2 show in the United States, facing stiff competition from The Perry Como Show on NBC. Gleason's show eventually dropped to number 19, and production ended after 39 episodes (now referred to as the "Classic 39 episodes"). The final episode of The Honeymooners aired on September 22, 1956. Please listen to our #daily #positive #podcast for more #popculture factoids #trivia http://rileyandkimmy.com