It's better to star in Oshkosh than to starve on Broadway.

In 1931 he co-starred with Robert Armstrong in the radio sitcom Gleason and Armstrong. Dan Blocker just launching his acting career also guest starred in the episode. Gleason also co-wrote and briefly appeared as a hot dog vendor in the 1934 Janet Gaynor vehicle Change of Heart.

James Austin Gleason (May 23 1882 – April 12 1959) was an American actor born in New York City. He was also a playwright and screenwriter.