Art Imitated Reality
When it came to The Honeymooners, sometimes art imitated reality. Since the show was so close to Jackie Gleason’s heart, and it was developed by the man himself, he brought little touches that called back to his childhood.
One little-known fact is that the address of the Kramden’s home (328 Chauncey Street in Brooklyn, New York) was the actual address of Gleason’s childhood apartment where he grew up. It’s said that the actual address is located in Bushwick. Odds are if the character of Ralph Kramden was living today, he wouldn’t have any patience for all the hipsters living in the area currently.
