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    • Feb 26, 1916
    Actor, comedian and dance band leader Jackie Gleason is born in Brooklyn, New York. Immortalized for his role in the 1950s TV series "The Honeymooners," he writes Jimmy Dean's 1962 country hit "To A Sleeping Beauty"
    Sep 13, 1941
    The movie "Navy Blues" debuts in theaters. It features Jackie Gleason in a supporting role as he makes his first appearance on the big screen. Gleason goes on to write Jimmy Dean's 1962 country hit "To A Sleeping Beauty"
    Mar 26, 1954
    Jackie Gleason makes the cover of TV Guide, seven years before he earns a country hit as the writer of Jimmy Dean's "To A Sleeping Beauty"
    May 21, 1955
    Pre-dating his success as a hit country songwriter, Jackie Gleason makes the cover of TV Guide with Audrey Meadows, his co-star in the sitcom "The Honeymooners"
    Oct 1, 1955
    "The Honeymooners" debuts as a weekly show on CBS-TV. The lead role of Brooklyn bus driver Ralph Kramden belongs to Jackie Gleason, who goes on to write Jimmy Dean's 1962 country recitation, "To A Sleeping Beauty"
    Jun 29, 1956
    Jackie Gleason, destined to write Jimmy Dean's hit "To A Sleeping Beauty," is on the cover of TV Guide
    Jan 19, 1957
    Johnny Cash makes his first network TV appearance, on CBS' "The Jackie Gleason Show," where he sings "I Walk The Line." Also appearing on the broadcast: Johnny Horton and Marty Robbins
    Sep 25, 1961
    Jackie Gleason stars as pool legend Minnesota Fats in the movie debut of "The Hustler." Within six months, Gleason is also a successful country songwriter, thanks to Jimmy Dean's recording of "To A Sleeping Beauty"
    Oct 21, 1961
    Jimmy Dean records "To A Sleeping Beauty," written by comedian Jackie Gleason
    Dec 29, 1961
    Columbia releases Jimmy Dean's "To A Sleeping Beauty," written by Jackie Gleason
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