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I once knew a woman who couldn't spell cat. Her face was as homely as cinch. That wasn't necessary that far. Can I try it again? Let's keep it on a high basis. Can I try again? Can I get another crack at it? Okay. Thank you. I once knew a woman who couldn't spell cat. Her face was as homely as cinch. In winter she always wore a last summer's hat. In the size of her shoe was a pinch. When she played piano strong men would faint and weak men would cry out in grief. And as for…

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Synopsis

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx takes the stage with his trademark wit and charm, sharing a humorous tale about a woman who, despite her unappealing looks and questionable musical talents, possesses extraordinary cooking skills. He begins by painting a comical picture of her appearance, describing her as someone who couldn't spell 'cat' and whose face was as homely as could be. Groucho's clever wordplay sets the tone for a light-hearted exploration of beauty and talent.

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An Evening With Groucho, Episode 13

Oh, How That Woman Could Cook

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

An Evening With Groucho, Episode 13

Oh, How That Woman Could Cook

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:26

Summary

Groucho Marx humorously reflects on a woman's remarkable cooking skills despite her unappealing appearance and lack of musical talent. His comedic storytelling highlights the contrast between her looks and her culinary prowess.

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  1. An Evening With GrouchoOverture - Medley from Marx Brothers FilmsEpisode 1
  2. An Evening With GrouchoIntroduction - Dick CavettEpisode 2
  3. An Evening With GrouchoHello, I Must Be GoingEpisode 3
  4. An Evening With GrouchoViolin Solo, Jack Benny TributeEpisode 4
  5. An Evening With GrouchoHow I Got Started in Show BusinessEpisode 5
  6. An Evening With GrouchoMy Family, How We Got Our NamesEpisode 6
  7. An Evening With GrouchoStrange Relatives - Uncle JuliusEpisode 7
  8. An Evening With GrouchoChico at Klauber Horn CoEpisode 8
  9. An Evening With GrouchoUncle Herman, ChiropodistEpisode 9
  10. An Evening With GrouchoTimbuctooEpisode 10
  11. An Evening With GrouchoAnnie BergerEpisode 11
  12. An Evening With GrouchoWorld War One, Vaudeville in TorontoEpisode 12
  13. An Evening With GrouchoOh, How That Woman Could CookCurrently listeningEpisode 13
  14. An Evening With GrouchoToronto SongEpisode 14
  15. An Evening With GrouchoLondon Stories - Polish Officer StoryEpisode 15
  16. An Evening With GrouchoLondon Stories - Churchill & 2nd World WarEpisode 16
  17. An Evening With GrouchoTough Chicago Critic StoryEpisode 17
  18. An Evening With GrouchoPalace Theatre - Sarah BernhardtEpisode 18
  19. An Evening With GrouchoPalace Theatre - Fanny Brice-Swayne's Rats and CatsEpisode 19
  20. An Evening With GrouchoPoem from the Play 'animal Crackers'Episode 20
  21. An Evening With GrouchoT S Eliot Memorial- Laurence Olivier's LapEpisode 21
  22. An Evening With Groucho2nd World War Bond TourEpisode 22
  23. An Evening With GrouchoHoudini StoryEpisode 23
  24. An Evening With GrouchoMusic in - CocoanutsEpisode 24
  25. An Evening With GrouchoMusic in - Cocoanuts- - Stay Down Here Where You BelongEpisode 25
  26. An Evening With GrouchoOtto Kahn StoryEpisode 26
  27. An Evening With GrouchoW C Fields- Beebee Gun-ProhibitionEpisode 27
  28. An Evening With GrouchoW C Fields- Baby LeroyEpisode 28
  29. An Evening With GrouchoAn Evening with Groucho - 29 - Heaven's AboveEpisode 29
  30. An Evening With GrouchoEverybody Works but FatherEpisode 30
  31. An Evening With GrouchoFather's DayEpisode 31
  32. An Evening With GrouchoMargaret Dumont, the Dowager in Our FilmsEpisode 32
  33. An Evening With GrouchoThalberg Story - GarboEpisode 33
  34. An Evening With GrouchoSampson and Delilah StoryEpisode 34
  35. An Evening With GrouchoWill Rogers, Baseball in BaltimoreEpisode 35
  36. An Evening With GrouchoPriests' Stories- Plaza Hotel-MontrealEpisode 36
  37. An Evening With GrouchoPriests' Stories- RomeEpisode 37
  38. An Evening With GrouchoShow Me a RoseEpisode 38
  39. An Evening With GrouchoLydia, the Tattooed LadyEpisode 39