Look at Gleason in The Honeymooners. He was humorous but the way he lived wasn't really humorous. He was a bus driver. Who wants to be a bus driver? He didn't have any money and he was not famous. But despite that, the show is humorous.

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between Jackie Gleason's character, Ralph Kramden, in the TV show "The Honeymooners" and the reality of his life as a bus driver. Despite the mundane nature of his profession and lack of financial wealth or fame, Gleason's portrayal of Ralph Kramden still manages to be humorous. The quote seems to suggest that humor can be found even in seemingly ordinary or less glamorous aspects of life, emphasizing the power of comedic talent and writing to transcend and transform everyday circumstances into something entertaining.

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