Yes, two daughters by his first wife Genevieve - Geraldine, born in 1940 and Linda, born in 1942.
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Jackie Gleason was talking about Elvis
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Jackie Gleason was first introduced as "The Great One" at a cocktail party hosted by Lucile Ball
Jackie Gleason's Irish ancestors were from both sides of the family. His mother was from Cork, Ireland, and her maiden name was Kelly. His paternal grandfather was also of Irish descent - last name being Gleason.
The Jackie Gleason Show - 1952 The Poor Soul in Christmas-Land was released on: USA: 25 December 1954