Pickles (7 Nov. 1952)

One of the shortest Honeymooners sketches ever. The story opens with Ralph complaining about being dragged all over town shopping. Thats when he finds out Alice spent his whole paycheck. ... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Satenstein

Writers:

Harry Crane, Marvin Marx,

Stars:

Jackie Gleason, Jimmy Blaine, Art Carney

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Jackie Gleason	...	Himself - Host / Ralph Kramden
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jimmy Blaine	...	Announcer - Commercials
Art Carney	...	Ed Norton
Dick Haymes	...	Himself
The June Taylor Dancers	...	Themselves
Jack Lescoulie	...	Announcer
Audrey Meadows	...	Alice Kramden
Bill Nimmo	...	Announcer - Commercials
Ethel Waters	...	Guest Jazz Vocalist

Storyline

One of the shortest Honeymooners sketches ever. The story opens with Ralph complaining about being dragged all over town shopping. Thats when he finds out Alice spent his whole paycheck. And they fight about him not having any money for the week. At that moment Ed comes down a needs five dollars for an emergency he agrees to give him the money. To Alice's surprise he digs out five dollars he'd be hiding to buy her anniversary present that was being delivered that day. When the c.o.d. delivery arrives Alice pulls hot her hidden money for Ralph to use. About this time Alice remembers she has to have a pickle and have it right away, and she starting goggling down pickles Ralph thinks she pregnant starts getting excited only to find out the doctor wants her to eat pickles as part of test for a suspected allergy. Ralph's disappointed by Alice points that someday will come.

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Plot Keywords:

pregnancy issue

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 1952 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Television Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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