The Honeymooners
Seen it?1955 | 1 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made and people are still talking about it, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 20 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience. One of the most influential situation comedy television series in American history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 6 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 319K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Jackie Gleason
- Jackie GleasonRalph Kramden
- Audrey MeadowsAlice Kramden
- Art CarneyEd Norton
- Joyce RandolphTrixie Norton