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You Bet Your Life (1950–1961)

TV Series  -  30 min  -  Comedy | Family | Game-Show
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Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of competitive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation.

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Groucho Marx and George Fenneman
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11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | See more »

Year:

1961 | 1960 | 1959 | 1958 | 1957 | 1956 | 1955 | 1954 | 1953 | 1952 | See more »
Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys. See more awards »
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Groucho Marx ...
Himself - Host (84 episodes, 1950-1961)
George Fenneman George Fenneman ...
Announcer (84 episodes, 1950-1961)
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Storyline

You Bet Your Life was taken from Groucho's radio series of the same name. It was inspired after Groucho had done an improvisational scene with Bob Hope on radio. The idea was the same as it later was with Bill Cosby: to invite people on and have an unrehearsed conversation with them. Groucho could always be counted on to enliven the banter with his unique blend of comedy and wit. After talking with Groucho for several minutes, the contestants chose quiz questions from a category they had preselected and, if they answered them correctly, won money. Written by <A.Briggs@RHBNC.AC.UK>  

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Plot Keywords:

Groucho | Quiz Show | Sarcasm | Based On Radio Series | Wacky Guests  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Family | Game-Show

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Groucho Show See more »

Filming Locations:

NBC Studio D, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

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FilmCraft Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Phyllis Diller received her first national exposure as a contestant on the show. See more »

Quotes

Groucho: If we got together as an act, what would it be called?
Contestant: It would be Gonzales-Gonzales and Marx.
Groucho: [to audience] Do you believe that? Two men in the act, and I get third billing!
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Godzilla vs. Megalon (#3.12)" (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hooray for Captain Spaulding"
Music and Lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby See more »