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I remember playing baseball with Will Rogers in Baltimore. In those days on the Keith Circuit they used to have teams. And our team would be the Marks Brothers and a few other players. And Will Rogers was playing second base. And I got on first base and I ran to second base. And I slid in there. And Will Rogers was standing about 20 feet in front of second base. And he turned around to me and he says, you're up. I says, how can I be out? You've got to touch me with the ball…

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Synopsis

In the episode titled Will Rogers, Baseball in Baltimore from An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx takes the audience on a nostalgic trip back to his days on the Keith Circuit. He recalls a memorable baseball game featuring himself, the Marks Brothers, and the legendary Will Rogers. The stage is set for a comedic tale that intertwines sports and humor, showcasing the personalities involved.

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An Evening With Groucho, Episode 35

Will Rogers, Baseball in Baltimore

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:56

An Evening With Groucho, Episode 35

Will Rogers, Baseball in Baltimore

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 0:56

Summary

Groucho shares a humorous anecdote about playing baseball with Will Rogers in Baltimore, highlighting the comedic misunderstandings of the game.

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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
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