Ralph thinks he strikes it big when a counterfeiter leaves a suitcase full of money on his bus. When it is necessary to identify the contents, the crooks back off, waiting to approach the person who found the suitcase. After thirty days, Ralph is entitled to the suitcase and its contents. Of course, he makes an ass of himself, wasting the money, buying superfluous things. Naturally, the bogus bills are going to be discovered and there will be hell to pay. Gleason is wonderful as the windbag Ralph, as he walks around like a king, throwing away hundred dollar bills. Norton, dressed as a chauffeur, is hilarious. It will be interesting to see if there is any follow-up to this episode.
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Ralph Strikes It Rich !
dougdoepke21 June 2016
Ever wonder what Ralph would do as a millionaire. Thanks to finding a money-packed suitcase, he's suddenly big-bucks Ralph. For one thing, he'd get a telephone and tip the guy a quick 20. He'd even get a new stove, a storage chest, along with a skinny table and chairs. But most of all, he'd get the loudest print jacket ever seen on TV, then hire Norton as a general flunky, and tell his old boss to go you know where. Wow! Does he think of maybe moving out of that dumpy flat or buying a few pictures for those ugly bare walls. Heck no! That would mean the program's producers would have to outfit a whole new set. So now he struts around in his millionaire's jacket, puffed out like a blowfish, being the big man he's always wanted to be. Too bad the money he found is strictly counterfeit.
Great premise for Ralph's personality. He's perfect in the role, swaggering and bloviating, while Alice looks on, unconvinced. I was curious how the writers would get him out of the hole they dug. Oddly, I'm still wondering. Nonetheless, it's a fun 30- minutes for fans of Ralph, and a little poignant too.
Great premise for Ralph's personality. He's perfect in the role, swaggering and bloviating, while Alice looks on, unconvinced. I was curious how the writers would get him out of the hole they dug. Oddly, I'm still wondering. Nonetheless, it's a fun 30- minutes for fans of Ralph, and a little poignant too.
I CALLED TO QUIT, AND YOU ARE A BUM!!!!
tcchelsey14 August 2023
What is the funniest episode of the HONEYMOONERS? The answer: Difficult. Each episode is a gem and "Funny Money" is outstanding, and poignant at times. Jackie Gleason has all the best lines, too.
Veteran actress Ethel Owen (who lived to the ripe age of 103) plays Ralph's bickering mother-in-law, always criticzing his lack of money. That is --until Ralph stumbles upon a suitcase containng 50,000 dollars on the bus. Finders Keepers, loser weepers, unless it all belongs to some gangsta's.
What a mess. Ralph goes on a wild spending spree, quitting his job, hiring Norton as his chauffeur and redecorates the apartment with new furniture and appliances. He also puts a new mattress on the fire escape so he can sleep comfortably in the summer????
I agree with the last reviewer that DuMont, on a TIGHT budget, preferred new furniture than constructing a stylish apartment for rich Ralph! Look for veteran Frank Marth, who appeared both as good and bad guys on the series, a staple in many cop shows, such as MANNIX and CANNON in the 70s. Ethel Owen was the real life mom of Pamela Britton, best known as kooky Mrs. Brown on MY FAVORITE MARTIAN.
In case you are curious... the 50 grand in Ralph's suitcase would be worth about 570,000 dollars TODAY!
But... could you get all that cash in a single suitcase? Not a chance.
Sit back and enjoy the ride. SEASON 1, EPSIODE 2. Restored dvd box set.
Veteran actress Ethel Owen (who lived to the ripe age of 103) plays Ralph's bickering mother-in-law, always criticzing his lack of money. That is --until Ralph stumbles upon a suitcase containng 50,000 dollars on the bus. Finders Keepers, loser weepers, unless it all belongs to some gangsta's.
What a mess. Ralph goes on a wild spending spree, quitting his job, hiring Norton as his chauffeur and redecorates the apartment with new furniture and appliances. He also puts a new mattress on the fire escape so he can sleep comfortably in the summer????
I agree with the last reviewer that DuMont, on a TIGHT budget, preferred new furniture than constructing a stylish apartment for rich Ralph! Look for veteran Frank Marth, who appeared both as good and bad guys on the series, a staple in many cop shows, such as MANNIX and CANNON in the 70s. Ethel Owen was the real life mom of Pamela Britton, best known as kooky Mrs. Brown on MY FAVORITE MARTIAN.
In case you are curious... the 50 grand in Ralph's suitcase would be worth about 570,000 dollars TODAY!
But... could you get all that cash in a single suitcase? Not a chance.
Sit back and enjoy the ride. SEASON 1, EPSIODE 2. Restored dvd box set.
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