Ralph Kramden

_{The lead character Ralph Kramden, played by Jackie Gleason was an average Joe working for the fictitious Gotham Bus Company. Any Honeymooners fan would know that he made $62 a week driving a bus. Because of this poor salary, Ralph made several futile attempts at Get-Rich-Quick schemes. Although these schemes failed miserably, they provided hours of hilarious comedy entertainment for several generations and many more to come}.
_{The cartoon character Fred Flintstone is based on Ralph Kramden}

“BANG ZOOM, TO THE MOON, Alice” – Ralph Kramden

Ed Norton

_{Supporting character Ed Norton, played by Art Carney was also a working stiff employed by the New York City Dept of Sanitation in Brooklyn NY.
Like his buddy Ralph, he also made $62 a week. His job title was described ambiguously as “Sewer Worker”.
The cartoon character Barney Rubble is based on Ed Norton.
Art Carney picked up 5 Emmy Awards for portraying Ed Norton. He won two for the original Jackie Gleason Show, one for The Honeymooners, and 2 for the last version of The Jackie Gleason Show}.
_{In 1999, TV Guide ranked Ed Norton as the 20th greatest TV character of all time!}

Alice Kramden

<sub>Alice Kramden, played by Audrey Meadows was married to beloved husband Ralph Kramden through better or worse ( and through total insanity). Although the first 9 skits of The Honeymooners was played by actress Pert Kelton, Meadows carried the rest of the load herself. The cartoon character Wilma Flintstone is based on Alice Kramden.

“Ralph, I don’t want a million, I want YOU” – Alice Kramden</sub>

Trixie Norton

_{Trixie Norton, played by Joyce Randolph was married to sewage expert Ed Norton. Her first name is actually Thelma but was only referred to as “Trixie” on the show. Although Trixie was not seen in many episodes, the character has gone down in history as iconic. The cartoon wife Betty Rubble is based on this character}