Synopsis
In the episode titled Toronto Song from An Evening With Groucho, the audience is introduced to Mr. and Mrs. Klein, a couple whose seemingly idyllic life is disrupted by the arrival of their relatives. The relatives, humorously dubbed 'wolves,' invade their home, bringing chaos and a sense of overwhelming obligation. The Kleins find themselves at their wit's end, struggling to cope with the demands of their family members who seem to multiply and consume everything in sight.
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