Synopsis
In this engaging episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx takes the audience on a nostalgic journey through his experiences with the notoriously tough Chicago critic, Percy Hammond. Groucho recalls a time when Hammond reviewed the Marx Brothers' act, delivering a scathing critique that left the performers bewildered. The review, which stated that the Marx brothers and their relatives ran around the stage for almost an hour without purpose, exemplifies Hammond's sharp tongue and the high stakes of public opinion in the world of entertainment.
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