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55 years ago today, the final episode of You Bet Your Life was taped. The original and best-known version was hosted by Groucho Marx of the Marx Brothers, with announcer and assistant George Fenneman. The show debuted on ABC Radio on October 27, 1947, then moved to CBS Radio debuting October 5, 1949 before making the transition to NBC-TV and NBC Radio on October 4, 1950. Because of its simple format, it was possible to broadcast the show simultaneously on radio and television. June 10, 1960 was the last episode aired in its radio broadcast format. For its final season debuting September 22, 1960, the TV show was renamed The Groucho Show and ran a further year.
The play of the game, however, was secondary to the interplay between Groucho, the contestants, and occasionally Fenneman. The program was rerun into the 1970s, and later in syndication as The Best of Groucho. As such, it was the first game show to have its reruns syndicated.
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He was the first comedian to host a game show he paved the way for wayne brady like his counterpart many years later he tell jokes to the audience and his sidekick but part of the jokes and his model be part of the fun and i remember the best of groucho on channel 32 in chicago when i was little they show it every night
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40 years ago today, the one, the only Groucho passed away. Known mainly for his film work, he was also a successful radio comedian. In the 1930s, he and brother, Chico, made the series "Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel." Then, in 1947, Groucho was asked to host a new quiz program and "You Bet Your Life" began a long and successful run, both on radio and television.
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Marx, Groucho (Julius)
Born in New York City 10/2/1895; died 8/19/1977 of pneumonia in Los Angeles, Ca. Married and divorced dancer Ruth Johnson (?-?); Catherine Gorcey (?-?); model Edna Eden (a.k.a. Eden Hartford 1954-1969). Groucho played the guitar (one of best), piano, mandolin and harp. Rotating host of The Circle on NBC- Radio (1939). Featured on Blue Ribbon Town for for CBS-Radio (1943-1944).
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Host of The Groucho Marx Show on CBS-Radio (1943); You Bet Your Life on the ABC, CBS and NBC Radio Networks (1947-1959); NBC-TV (1950-1959); The Popsicle Parade Of Stars on CBS-TV (1950); Tell It To Groucho on CBS-TV (1962). Guest host of The Tonight Show on NBC-TV in 1962, introduced Johnny Carson on his first Tonight Show 10/2/1962. Emmy Award in 1950 for being the most outstand- ing personality on television.
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Part of the comedy team (Groucho and Chico) co-starred on their own NBC- BLUE program titled, "Beagle Shyster and Beagle" for the first three programs, then Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel (1932-1933). Groucho played lawyer Waldorf T. Beagle, later known as Flywheel. Chico played Waldorf's and Flywheel's assistant, Emmanuel Ravelli. Grouch and Chico again co- starred on a radio program titled, The Maxr Of Time on CBS (1934) with Groucho playing Ulysses H. Drivel and Chico playing Penelli.
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