Born on this day – Jackie Gleason:

Actor

Comedian

Writer

Composer

February 26, 1916 – June 24, 1987

Credits:

Nothing in Common (1986); Izzy & Moe (1985); Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (1983); Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983); The Sting II (1983); The Toy (1982); Smokey and the Bandit II (1980); Smokey and the Bandit (1977); Mr. Billion (1977); Three for Two (1975); How Do I Love Thee? (1970); Don't Drink the Water (1969); How to Commit Marriage (1969); Skidoo (1968); Here's Lucy (1968); The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1968); Jackie Gleason: American Scene Magazine (1965); Soldier in the Rain (1963); Papa's Delicate Condition (1963); Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962); Gigot (1962); The Hustler (1961); The Secret World of Eddie Hodges (1960); Playhouse 90 (1958); The Honeymooners (1955–1956); Studio One (1953–1955); The Jack Benny Program (1955); The Best of Broadway (1955); The Red Skelton Hour (1953–1954); The Ed Sullivan Show (1952); Musical Comedy Time (1951); The Desert Hawk (1950); The Life of Riley (1949–1950); Springtime in the Rockies (1942); Orchestra Wives (1942); Escape from Crime (1942); Larceny, Inc (1942); Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! (1942); Lady Gangster (1942); All Through the Night (1942); Steel Against the Sky (1941); Navy Blues (1941).

On this day in movie history - All Through the Night (1942)

All Through the Night

directed by Vincent Sherman,

written by Leonard Spigelgass and Edwin Gilbert,

based on a story by Leo Rosten and Leonard Spigelgass,

was released in the United States on January 10, 1942.

Music by Adolph Deutsch.

Song: All Through the Night by Arthur Schwartz and Johnny Mercer.

Cast:

Humphrey Bogart, Conrad Veidt, Kaaren Verne, Jane Darwell, Frank McHugh, Peter Lorre, Judith Anderson, William Demarest, Jackie Gleason, Phil Silvers, Wallace Ford, Barton MacLane, Edward Brophy, Martin Kosleck, Jean Ames, Ludwig Stössel, Irene Seidner, James Burke, Ben Welden, Hans Schumm, Charles Cane, Frank Sully, Sam McDaniel, Eddy Chandler, Louis V. Arco, Emory Parnell, Henry Victor.

On this day in movie history - Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)

Requiem for a Heavyweight

directed by Ralph Nelson, and written by Rod Serling,

was released in the United States on October 16, 1962.

A remake of the 1956 teleplay, directed by Ralph Nelson and written by Rod Serling.

Music by Laurence Rosenthal.

Cast:

Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Mickey Rooney, Julie Harris, Stanley Adams, Madame Spivy, Cassius Clay, Val Avery, Herbie Faye, Jack Dempsey, Haystack Calhoun.