South Beach in Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jackie Gleason
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
1. Jackie Gleason Marker
Jackie Gleason
1916-1987
Best known as Ralph Kramden in “The Honeymooners.” The Theater broadcast his television variety show from 1964-1970. It was built in 1950 as part of the Miami Beach Convention Center Complex. Originally called the Miami Beach Auditorium, it became the Theater of Performing Arts in 1976.
On July 16, 1987 the City Commission voted to rename the theater in his honor. The Jackie Gleason Theater. The renaming of the theater was especially appropriate because Gleason was not only a comedian. He was also a musician, a composer and a dramatic actor. Gleason said, “Miami Beach audiences are the greatest in the world.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1987.
Location. 25° 47.576′ N, 80° 7.95′ W. Marker is in Miami Beach, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in South Beach. It is on Jackie Gleason Drive south of Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Miami Beach FL 33139, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miami Beach Municipal Auditorium (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln Road Mall (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Church on Miami Beach (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simσn Bolνvar (approx. 0.3 miles away); Josι Martν (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carlos J. Finlay (approx. 0.3 miles away); Melvin J. Richard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Desi Arnaz (1917-1986) (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami Beach.
Also see . . . Jackie Gleason. (Submitted on June 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
2. Jackie Gleason Marker and artwork
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 25, 2019
3. Jackie Gleason Marker
The marker and artwork can be seen outside of the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
