Joyce From 'The Honeymooners' Is Still Going Strong Aged 95

May 01, 2020 by apost team

Joyce Randolph is best known for her role in The Honeymooners and has since become a testament to the power of passion and dedication. Even though she turns 96 in October, the actress hasn't shown any sign of stopping.

The public first saw Joyce Randolph on The Honeymooners in 1955. The Detroit native appeared on the CBS special and quickly became a memorable part of the sitcom. Even though her character, Thelma “Trixie” Norton, did not get as much screen time or development as her co-stars, she made a significant impression on viewers every time she appeared.

Not only did Joyce’s performance shot to fame quickly, but her part as Trixie became her most remembered act. A strong Trixie fanbase was formed, and it included not just the audience but also the actors who were in the sitcom.

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The show dedicated quite a bit of time in coming up with theories about Trixie’s burlesque background. Characters speculated about it and made references to it. As a somewhat rigid individual, there was just enough for Joyce to work with and really character act.

Among the stars from The Honeymooners, it is Joyce whose life can still be explored on an ongoing basis.

According to Senior Voice Alaska, the actress admitted the role of Trixie Norton did not provide as much financial compensation as it did general facial recognition. Joyce said, “It didn’t pay much, and my character was less developed… but I was happy to have a job.” Her success was further proven by becoming a major influence on a lot of subsequent TV specials.

“Back then we never know for a second there we’d last for all these years. Here we are 60 years later, still talking about it.”

She is the only surviving cast member from this famous quartet. This October, she’ll turn 96 and further inspire us with her persistence and skill.

Have you seen The Honeymooners? Which character do you relate to most? Let us know in the comments and be sure to ask your family and friends the same question.