Gleason

[ glee-suhn ]

noun

1. Jackie Herbert John GleasonThe Great One, 1916–87, U.S. comedian and actor.

Example Sentences

There was some resistance as Gleason tried to stop Riley from getting inside.

From Washington Post

Riley allegedly shot through the door again, opened it and continued to shoot Gleason, his 33-year-old girlfriend, Theresa Lanham, and their 3-month-old son.

From Washington Post

Gleason also indicated that the Department of Health ultimately would be placing David at the Potomac Center, a residential care facility that has a secure forensic unit.

From Washington Post

She was initially cast as Trixie in The Honeymooners, but was fired by Jackie Gleason before the series went to air.

From The Daily Beast

The Daily Beast: Is there a set built for Cutler Gleason and Chaough?

From The Daily Beast

I asked Gleason why he pulled the bedding from the bed, and he answered, 'By God!

From Project Gutenberg

Here I must make record of the kindness of the marshal, Rolla Gleason, who treated us with respect and kindness.

From Project Gutenberg

I was also allowed to send two of my sergeants who were wounded, Gleason Wellington and Sergt.

From Project Gutenberg

At nineteen, one of her early stories was published in Gleason's Pictorial, and for this she received five dollars.

From Project Gutenberg

For the utter trustworthiness of any statement made by Mr. Gleason, this newspaper is willing to vouch.

From Project Gutenberg