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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | unknown full episode list

Release Date:

5 October 1950 (USA) more

Plot:

Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of competitive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation. full summary

Awards:

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys. more

User Comments:

You Bet Your Life A Classic Television Show more (11 total)


Cast

 (Series Cast [2])

Groucho Marx ... Himself - Host / ... (83 episodes, 1950-1961)
George Fenneman ... Announcer / ... (83 episodes, 1950-1961)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Betcha Life (USA) (working title)
The Groucho Show (USA) (last season title)
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Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:G


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Groucho Marx stated that the biggest laugh he ever got on the show was when he was talking to a female contestant. He asked about her husband, and she replied earthily, "Have you ever been made love to by a Frenchman?" The audience went into gales of laughter, and Groucho answered, "Not that I can recall!" more

Quotes:

Groucho: May I kiss your wife?
Contestant: That would have to be over my dead body.
Groucho: Have it your way. Fenneman, get the gun!
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#16.37)" (1999) more

Soundtrack:

Hooray for Captain Spaulding more


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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful.
You Bet Your Life A Classic Television Show, 13 January 2006
Author: usaauto from United States

I was born in the middle 50's, and had the chance to be exposed to the You Bet Your Life Television show, what a wonderful show! Many of the stars just starting out or not discovered yet, were the subject of the impeccable host Groucho Marx one line ad-libs, not to mention other people from all walks in life.

George Fenneman,the announcer and straight man for Groucho's antics really was a great off load character for Groucho.

I wish they would bring this program back in re-runs. Originally it was on channel 11, KPLR TV in St.Louis at 10:00 p.m. MOn-Fri..

Really I am a 60's on up fan of television, and some of the crap they have on now, couldn't hold a candle to the early days of television.

Walter R.Deyherle St.Louis, Missouri

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