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And Chico was the gambler of the family. He pawned everything. My father was a tailor and a very bad one. And Chico was always short of money and he used to hock my father's shears. So whenever my father made a suit, of course it didn't fit. And the shears would be hanging up in the pawn shop on Angie Foist Street. Chico got a job at Clobber Horn & Company. They used to manufacture paper, different kinds of paper. And Chico never brought home a salary because he was always i…

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In An Evening With Groucho, the episode titled Chico at Klauber Horn Co presents a humorous glimpse into the life of Chico, a member of a quirky family. Chico is portrayed as the gambler of the family, often pawning items to fund his habits. His father, a tailor with little skill, becomes increasingly frustrated with Chico's inability to contribute financially to the household. The tension builds as the father issues a stern warning to Chico: if he returns home without a salary next week, there will be consequences.

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An Evening With Groucho, Episode 8

Chico at Klauber Horn Co

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

An Evening With Groucho, Episode 8

Chico at Klauber Horn Co

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

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Chico, the gambler of the family, struggles to bring home a salary while dealing with his father's expectations. In a humorous twist, he surprises his father with an unusual purchase from his job at Klauber Horn & Company.

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