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I've always had trouble with priests. I was married by a rabbi, I think. I'm not sure of that. I think my grandfather bought a speech for five dollars, and all the brothers used that speech. My dear parents, for many years you have toiled and labored for my happiness. We had no idea what the hell we were talking about. But we did the whole thing, and it was only a dollar a piece for each speech. I was in the Plaza Hotel, and there's a priest standing there. And he recognizes…

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Synopsis

In this delightful episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx takes the stage to share his humorous experiences with priests, a subject that seems to perplex him as much as it entertains his audience. He opens with a light-hearted reflection on his own wedding, humorously questioning the legitimacy of the ceremony performed by a rabbi. Groucho's self-deprecating style sets the tone for a series of anecdotes that blend comedy with a touch of irreverence.

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An Evening With Groucho, Episode 36

Priests' Stories- Plaza Hotel-Montreal

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:00

An Evening With Groucho, Episode 36

Priests' Stories- Plaza Hotel-Montreal

Saturday, May 6, 1972 · 2:00

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Groucho Marx shares humorous anecdotes about his encounters with priests, blending wit and charm in his storytelling. His experiences highlight the contrast between his comedic worldview and the solemnity often associated with religious figures.

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