An Evening With Groucho

Ep 17

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx reminisces about the formidable Chicago critic Percy Hammond, who once reviewed the Marx Brothers' performance unfavorably. Groucho recounts how Hammond's biting review left a lasting impression on him and his fellow perfor…

Ep 18

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx shares a humorous anecdote about performing at the Palace Theatre with the iconic actress Sarah Bernhardt. Known for her dramatic flair, Bernhardt insisted on receiving a thousand dollars in cash before each performance, a…

Ep 19

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx shares a comical memory from the Palace Theatre featuring the talented Fanny Brice and an unusual act called Swain's Rats and Cats. The act includes trained rats dressed as jockeys racing on a miniature track, with cats as…

Ep 20

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx recounts a whimsical poem he crafted during a scene change for the play Animal Crackers. He humorously reflects on how the sophisticated New York audience initially appreciates his absurd verses, but the out-of-town crowds…

Ep 21

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx shares anecdotes about his friendship with the renowned poet T.S. Eliot. He humorously describes how Eliot, who was born in St. Louis, was more interested in discussing the Marx brothers than poetry. The story takes a comed…

Ep 22

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx reflects on his time touring during the Second World War to raise money for war bonds. He humorously recalls performing in major cities like Boston and Philadelphia, and even in a railroad station in Minneapolis due to a la…

Ep 23

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx recounts a memorable night at the Winter Garden where he witnessed the legendary magician Houdini perform. Without his signature mustache, Groucho reflects on how it allowed him to blend into the audience unnoticed. As Houd…

Ep 24

Ep 25

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx shares a humorous yet poignant memory about a song from the First World War. He recounts how he and Harry Ruby surprised a friend by singing a song that the friend despised, highlighting the song's critical take on war and…

Ep 26

Ep 27

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx reminisces about his friendship with the legendary comedian W.C. Fields. He paints a vivid picture of Fields as a notorious drinker who humorously prepared for the potential return of Prohibition by stockpiling an impressiv…

Ep 28

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, W.C. Fields recounts a wild anecdote from his film career involving the child actor Baby Leroy. When a nurse steps away from the set, Fields takes it upon himself to watch over the young boy, leading to a comically disastrous decision t…

Ep 29

Ep 30

In this episode of An Evening With Groucho, Groucho Marx explores the cultural perception of fathers through a comedic lens. He notes the abundance of songs dedicated to mothers while lamenting the absence of similar tributes to fathers, highlighting their stereotypical roles as…