Conceived as Jackie Gleason's tribute to the Silent Era of comedy, the Poor Soul was always performed completely in pantomime. The ideal showcase for Gleason's unparalleled skill for physical comedy, the Poor Soul is a completely hapless sort who never seems to catch a break. However, that never stops him from trying again... and again... and again.
Conceived as Jackie Gleason's tribute to the Silent Era of comedy, the Poor Soul was always performed completely in pantomime. The ideal showcase for Gleason's unparalleled skill for physical comedy, the Poor Soul is a completely hapless sort who never seems to catch a break. However, that never stops him from trying again... and again... and again.
