This is a later day 3D conversion. Electronic color TV did start in 1953, but the first broadcast wasn't until 1954.

Jackie and Art, wow, they were so much more than Ralph and Ed. This is such a wonderful film. Why can't we see things like this on Television now? The writing, directing, the realness of Jackie's character. Pure J. Gleason!

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Season 5, episode 34.
Original air date: 18 May 1953.
A magazine writer is sent to Los Angeles to do a feature story on a comedian who is an overnight sensation. He soon discovers that the man who provides such happiness to his viewers is really a braggart, a louse and a heel.
Cast: Jackie Gleason (Jerry Giles), Art Carney (Bill Berkson), Rita Morley (Peggy Trent), Marian Seldes (Belle Giles), Sally Gracie (Flo Stevens), Carl Frank (Tom Warner), Marie Stacy (Hatcheck girl), Rudulph Watson (Headwaiter), Victor Rendina (Harry Gold), Joseph Roman (Floor Manager), Bill Clifton (Piano Player), Charles Reynolds (Director), Jerry Hackady (Electrician), Robert Claborne (Writer), Tom Gorman (1st Man), Joe Graham (2nd Man), Mischa Auer (Cosmo) and Betty Furness (Herself- Commercial Spokeswoman).
From IMDB.

Yes he did, and here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRPMetvTAYw

..that he wouldn't buy a TV until they were made in 3d?

Here is the link to the original "non-3-D" version:
http://www.archive.org/details/Studio_One_05x34_The_Laugh_Maker__1953

I'm sure this would be terrific to watch, if only I could watch it!