Tuesday, August 11, 2009

"How Sweet It Is"

















Honeymooners fan Angela Randle (L) and Mrs. Marilyn Taylor Gleason (R) were pleased to meet each other. Photo: Tashia Romano-Kravitz














Fort Lauderdale Postmaster Mike Fortunato (R) shared his favorite Honeymooner episode with (L to R) Mrs. Marilyn Taylor Gleason, Marketing Manager Alain Iglesias, and District Manager Tammy J. Autenrieth. Photo: Tashia Romano-Kravitz













Mrs. Marilyn Taylor Gleason (Center) reflects on her days as the choreographer for The June Taylor Dancers featured on The Jackie Gleason Show. Fort Lauderdale Postmaster Mike Fortunato (L) and Gleason's stepson, Craig Horwich (R) enjoyed her stories about the famous dancers led by her sister, June. Photo: Tashia Romano-Kravitz

Fort Lauderdale Postmaster Mike Fortunato welcomes Mrs. Marilyn Taylor Gleason to a tribute to The Honeymooners stamp, one of 20 in the Early TV Memories commemorative stamp set. The sheet of 44-cent First-Class stamps celebrate television's Golden Age and includes The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet; Alfred Hitchcock Presents; The Dinah Shore Show; Dragnet; The Ed Sullivan Show; The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show; Hopalong Cassidy; The Honeymooners; Howdy Doody; I Love Lucy; Kukla, Fran and Ollie; Lassie; The Lone Ranger; Perry Mason; The Phil Silvers Show; The Red Skelton Show; Texaco Star Theater; The Tonight Show; The Twilight Zone; and You Bet Your Life.

Fort Lauderdale Postmaster Mike Fortunato (L) and Mrs. Gleason (Center) intently listen to Craig Horwich's (R) childhood stories about his stepfather, Jackie Gleason, who also was known as The Great One.

Mrs. Gleason and son, Craig Horwich, cheerfully greet employees and sign autographs for Honeymooners fans.

Mrs. Marilyn Taylor Gleason autographs the Official Program.

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