1953-1954 Seasons

Summaries can be found in "The Honeymooners Treasury book"

"Lucky Number" September 26,1953; 17:02

Ralph wins a thousand dollars at a baseball game but Alice won't let him collect for fear that his boss will learn the Ralph lied about being sick so he could attend the game.

"Hot Dog Stand" October 10,1953; 34:49

Ralph and Norton invest big money to buy a hot dog stand in New Jersey.

"Two Tickets to the Fight" October 24,1953; 10:41

Ralph wants to go to the fights with Norton but Alice wants him to stay home because her Uncle George is coming to visit.

"Halloween Party" October 31,1953; 09:12

Ralph learns too late that a party for his boss is a formal affair, not a costume party.

"Champagne and Caviar" November 7,1953; 10:45

Ralph plies Mr. Marshall, his boss, with champagne,caviar, and expensive cigars to impress him.

"Letter to the Boss" November 14,1953; 32:29

Ralph dashes off a nasty letter to his boss when he misunderstands a message and thinks he's been fired rather than promoted.

"Finger Man" November 28,1953; 11:42

Ralph helps the police nab a wanted killer who then escapes an goes gunning for Ralph.

"Santa and the Bookies" December 12,1953; 34:05

Ralph's good intentions go awry when he takes a job as a sidewalk Santa to earn extra money because he thinks Alice is going to have a baby.

"The Honeymooners Christmas Party" December 19,1953; 37:23

The Poor Soul, Fenwick Babbitt, Joe the Bartender, and Reginald Van Gleason III are among those who visit the Kramden apartment on Christmas Eve. (This episode is available on videocassette)

"New Years Eve Party" December 26,1953; 36:33

When Ralph learns he has to work New Years Eve he fakes being sick so he can attend a party featuring Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.

"This is Your Life" January 16,1954; 39:48

Ralph's surprise appearence on a national television show is abruptly canceled when he accuses Alice of having an affair.

"Cottage for Sale" January 23,1954; 39:25

The Kramdens and the Nortons buy a summer cottage only to find it's a dilapidated dump.

"Lawsuit" March 27,1954; 15:00

After Ralph breaks his leg in a bus accident, his plans to sue the bus company for negligence backfires.

"The Fortune Teller" April 3,1954

Still Missing. No story information available.

"The Next Champ" April 10,1954; 37:17

Ralph turns the Kramdens' apartment into a gym when he decides to manage a boxer.

"Stand - in for Murder" April 17,1954; 40:37

A classic comedy of errors ensues when Ralph gets mixed up with a mob of thugs whose ringleader is a deadringer for Ralph.

"Move Uptown" April 24,1954; 36:40

Ralph wants to move out of his apartment into a nicer one in the Bronx, but the deal falls through when he mistakes his landlord-to-be- for his Chauncey Street landlord.

"The Man in the Blue Suit" May 1,1954; 32:55

Ralph hides money he'd won playing polker in an old suit and then Alice gives it to charity.

"Hair-Raising Tale" May 8,1954; 37:13

Ralph and Norton invest in a bogus hair restorer.

"What's the Name" May 15,1954; 08:15

This remake of "Whats Her Name" feateres the song," One of These Days'Pow!".

"Boxtop Kid" May 22,1954; 40:10

Ralph wins a trip to Europe by writing a slogan about a diet bread, but they can't go because he lied about his weight.

"Two Men on a Horse" May 29,1954; 37:58

Ralph losses $200.00 from the Racoon Lodge treasury and tries to win it back at the racetrack.

"Good-Bye Aunt Ethel" June 5,1954; 41:24

This updated, expander remake of "Alices' Aunt Ethel" finds Ralph trying to marry off Aunt Ethel to get her out of the apartment.

"Vacation at Fred's Landing" June 19,1954; 30:52

A remake of the 1953 skit. This version is the one in syndication and on videocassette.

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