This is the premiere episode of Jackie Gleason's new variety series. Guests include Art Carney, who joins Jackie for a reprise of The Honeymooners, and brothers Wayne and Jerry Newton in their national TV debut. Joe the Bartender and Crazy Guggenheim talk about pay-TV and that really fat comedian Jackie Gleason. A musical take-off on The Untouchables called The Retouchables featuring Jackie as crime fighter "Elliott Flesh". In The Honeymooners sketch "Two Below", Ralph wants Ed to get serious about civil defense and spend a week in the basement/air raid shelter. They consider this better than taking their wives on a trip to Atlantic City. Trouble reaches a peak when Ralph & Ed attempt to sleep in bunk beds and Ed bursts a pipe.
Jackie Gleason welcomes back Jerry and Wayne Newton and comic Paul Lynde. Joe the Bartender and Crazy Guggenheim discuss Christopher Columbus. Gleason plays a golf match against Gary Snead (Lynde). The American Scene blackouts take on political conventions, evading a parking ticket, and getting one for littering. Lynde and Gleason run amuck at a friendship club for those over 38. The Newton Brothers perform "Bill Bailey"
Jackie Gleason's guests include impressionist Elliot Reid. Elliot Reid impersonates President John F. Kennedy in a debate with Reggie Van Gleason III. Also, an "Arthur and Agnes" sketch featuring Alice Ghostley.
Jackie Gleason's guests include Art Carney and Tony Bennett and Sue Ann Langdon (as Alice Kramden). Tony Bennett sings "From This Moment On" and his signature tune "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". In The Honeymooners sketch "TV Game of the Week", Ralph and Ed attempt to watch a Harvard/Yale football game on television. At the shows conclusion, Gleason pays tribute to his longtime friend and co-star Carney.
Jackie Gleason's guest is comedian Jackie Miles who performs in the "Comedian's Classics" segment. In blackouts, the targets include laundromats, space launches, Mona Lisa, and the Doublemint Twins from TV commercials. The cast joins Jackie for a spoof of Lolita. Crazy Guggenheim talks with Joe the Bartender about nightmares before singing "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles".
Jackie Gleason's guests are comedians Rip Taylor and Johnny Morgan. Taylor interrupts Jackie's opening monologue to cry about his problems. Johnny Morgan performs in the "Comedian's Classics" segment. Crazy Guggenheim discusses his son with Joe the Bartender before singing "I'll Get By". Also, Reggie Van Gleason III becomes a hot dog vendor in Central Park and serves only the classiest clientele
Despite not having much to show for their lives, Ralph and Alice decide that they want to adopt a baby. Naturally, Ralph is set on having a son and won't hear of anything else. With the Nortons' help, the Kramdens prepare for the new arrival. When Alice and Ralph go to the adoption agency, they are first shown a girl baby but Ralph insists that they bring a boy. While they wait, in one of Gleason's best moments as Ralph Kramden he reluctantly, then fully, bonds with the baby, then has a fit when they try to take her back. The Kramdens take the baby home and all seems well, but before the adoption is finalized, the birthmother changes her mind an wants her baby back.
From Jackie Gleason Television Treasures 70th Anniversary Collection. The Best of Jackie Gleason's American Scene Magazine: Opening June Taylor Dancers & Monologue - March 21, 1964. Reggie Van Gleason ‘Flea Circus’ sketch - November 2, 1963. The Poor Soul wrist watch commercial - November 2, 1963. 'The Matador’ sketch - Jan 16, 1965. Rum Dum 'The Grocery Store’ - December 8, 1962. Joe The Bartender - February 27, 1963. “Wow! Wow!’ sketch - April 11, 1964. Reggie Van Gleason ‘Alligator Wrestling’ - January 30, 1965. Jackie Gleason - Goodnight.
