Groucho Marx hosts You Bet Your Life, in an original network television show with commercials as aired in 1953. This series was later syndicated as "The Best of Groucho". The one, the only, Groucho! If the contestants said the secret word, they won some extra cash in this popular quiz show from TV's Golden era. Groucho's back and forth banter between host and contestants is a comedy delight. This 1953 show is episode 23 of the 1953 season. The first couple is housewife Bernadine Lodge along with Dr. Wynne York, a 26 year old doctor from Ireland. The second couple is Laura "Hammy" Hammersley, a housewife from Warren, Ohio and Raymond Harrand who works for a swimming pool company. The third couple is Mr. and Mrs. Richard Russell. Richard is 21 years old and Gloria who is visibly pregnant is 20 years old. Groucho's six year old daughter Melinda Marx comes out and sings a duet with her dad, "You're Just in Love". George Fenneman is the announcer, and Groucho jokes with him as well as the contestants. This TV show is the original airing with commercials, as aired on television in 1953. The sponsor is the 1953 DeSoto, and Chrysler dealership's used cars. Some neat vintage autos are shown. Transferred from 16mm b-w film.
17 июн 2023
