The Honeymooners  is an American sitcom, based on a recurring 1951–55 sketch of the same name.  It debuted as a half-hour series on October 1, 1955.  Although initially a ratings success — becoming the #2 show in the United States during its first season — it faced stiff competition, ending its production after only 39 episodes (now referred to as the “Classic 39”).  The Honeymooners was one of the first U.S. television shows to portray working-class married couples in a gritty, non-idyllic manner (the show is set mostly in the Kramdens’ kitchen, in a neglected Brooklyn apartment complex).   (More from Wikipedia)