Jackie Gleason was an American comedian, actor, writer, composer and conductor. Developing a style and characters from growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy, exemplified by his bus driver Ralph Kramden character in the television series The Honeymooners. By filming the episodes with Electronicams, Gleason was later able to release the series in syndication, which increased its popularity over the years with new audiences. This is a Jackie Gleason unsigned Vintage B&W 7x9 CBS Promotional Photo for "The 8th Annual Entertainer of the Year Awards Show".