John Herbert "Jackie" Gleason (February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987) was an American comedian, actor, and musician who developed a style and characters in his career from growing up in
Brooklyn, New York. He was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy style, exemplified by his character
Ralph Kramden in the television series
The Honeymooners. By filming the episodes with
Electronicam, Gleason later could release the series in syndication, building its popularity over the years with new audiences. He also developed
The Jackie Gleason Show, which had the second-highest ratings in the country 1954-1955, and which he produced over the years in variations, including in the venue of
Miami, Florida after moving there.