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I had an uncle named Julius. He was well over four feet. Laughter And I was named after him because we were under some peculiar impression that he had money. As a matter of fact, my father wanted to throw him out of the house. But my mother said, no, no, I remember I read a story once in which a man was supposed to be broke. And when he died, he left a lot of money. So they named me Julius. He never worked anyhow. He was just in the house sitting there. And he finally died.…

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In this delightful episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx takes the stage to share whimsical stories about his Uncle Julius, a character who embodies the eccentricities of family life. Groucho begins by describing Julius's unusual stature and the family's misguided belief that he was wealthy. This belief leads to Groucho being named after his uncle, a decision rooted in the hope of inheriting a fortune that never materializes.

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An Evening With Groucho, Episode 7

Strange Relatives - Uncle Julius

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:45

An Evening With Groucho, Episode 7

Strange Relatives - Uncle Julius

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 1:45

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Groucho shares humorous anecdotes about his Uncle Julius and the peculiar family dynamics surrounding him. The stories highlight the eccentricities of family relationships and the unexpected legacies they leave behind.

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