In this “You Bet Your Life” game-show classic from 1955, Groucho Marx finds a perfect foil in the crazy-eyed Albert Hall. He spends most of the interview pretending to be scared for his life. An absolute gem in this edition of the lighter side of life. The video is courtesy of the Groucho Marx You Bet Your Life archives.
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Groucho Charms The Ladies
Groucho Marx turns on his aggressive charm and wit with the ladies in this compilation of female guests from his 1950s talk show, “You Bet Your Life,” in this journey into the lighter side of life.
The Wit of Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx, a comedic legend of yesteryear, storms into the lighter side of life with his sharp-tongued wit that entertained audiences for decades. Before the arrival of Don Rickles, Marx laid claim to the title, The King of Insult.
Hollywood Steps Out
Hollywood Steps Out is a 1941 short Merrie Melodies cartoon by Warner Bros., directed by Tex Avery. The cartoon features caricatures of Hollywood celebrities from the 1930s and early 1940s including Clark Gable, Wallace Beery, Bing Crosby, Greta Garbo and Groucho Marx.
Groucho, Dino and Raquel
Groucho Marx, Dean Martin and Raquel Welch meet on the inaugural season of TV’s THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE in 1964. By and large, television ever since has been pablum — a nice bowl of cream of wheat.
Groucho takes on Jack Benny
Titans of comedy Groucho Marx and Jack Benny square off on CBS’ Jack Benny Program in 1955. The skit recreates Marx’s popular ’50s radio-TV show, You Bet Your Life. Revisit LOL next Tuesday for another journey through the lighter side of life. — The Wickel