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Better Living Through TV

Better Living Through TV

1955TV Episode⏱️ 30mTV-PG
ComedyFamily
9
IMDB Rating
397 votes

Ralph's newest get-rich-quick scheme is to sell an all-purpose kitchen gadget. With Norton's assistance, Ralph plans to demonstrate it during a live TV commercial, in order to reach more potential buyers. But Ralph's last-minute s...

Director
Frank Satenstein
Writers
Marvin Marx, Walter Stone
Stars
Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows
Release Date
November 12, 1955
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 4
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Jackie Gleason
Jackie Gleason
as Ralph Kramden
Art Carney
Art Carney
as Ed Norton
Audrey Meadows
Audrey Meadows
as Alice Kramden
Joyce Randolph
Joyce Randolph
as Trixie Norton
Jack Lescoulie
Jack Lescoulie
as Self - Announcer
Eddie Hanley
Eddie Hanley
as TV Director

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Adelphi Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production
Jackie Gleason Enterprises

🏷️ Keywords

tv commercialget rich quick schemereference to george armstrong custercan openerinvestment

🎯 Categories

ComedyFamily

⭐ Featured Review

They are selling a Gilhoolie Jar Opener knockoff!
by duke41720-931-2304122020-05-12
10/10

"Ralph and Norton are great in this episode Which in my opinion is the funniest of the 39 I'm sure Ralph And Norton did not sell many of the Gilhoolie Jar Opener knockoffs But they were absolutely hilarious in their efforts!..."

💡 Did You Know?

When Ralph and Edward are rehearsing for their commercial, a piece of the Handy Housewife Helper flies off and on to the floor, practically off camera. Jackie Gleason being the genius he was, picked up the broken piece and ad libbed the line "maybe we outta say something about spear-fishing".

📖 Synopsis

Ralph's newest get-rich-quick scheme is to sell an all-purpose kitchen gadget. With Norton's assistance, Ralph plans to demonstrate it during a live TV commercial, in order to reach more potential buyers. But Ralph's last-minute s...