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An Evening With Groucho
Dick Cavett introduces Groucho Marx, sharing anecdotes about their friendship and Groucho's comedic genius. The audience anticipates Groucho's performance as Cavett highlights his unique humor.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho shares humorous anecdotes about his Uncle Julius and the peculiar family dynamics surrounding him. The stories highlight the eccentricities of family relationships and the unexpected legacies they leave behind.
An Evening With Groucho
Chico, the gambler of the family, struggles to bring home a salary while dealing with his father's expectations. In a humorous twist, he surprises his father with an unusual purchase from his job at Klauber Horn & Company.
An Evening With Groucho
Marvin Hamlisch performs a whimsical song about a character named Buck and his humorous adventures in Timbuktu. The lighthearted lyrics playfully explore themes of love and family.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho recounts a humorous childhood memory of his first crush, Annie Berger, and a theater outing that goes awry due to a lack of candy sharing.
An Evening With Groucho
A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Klein, feel overwhelmed by their relatives, the 'wolves,' who have come to stay. They contemplate escaping to Toronto to find peace and avoid the chaos.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho Marx shares humorous anecdotes about Winston Churchill during World War II, highlighting the lighter side of a serious historical figure.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho reflects on the tough Chicago critic Percy Hammond, who famously panned the Marx Brothers' act. He shares anecdotes about Hammond's career and his interactions with notable figures in theater.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho recounts his experience at the Palace Theatre alongside the legendary Sarah Bernhardt, highlighting her unique demands and theatrical prowess.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho recounts a humorous incident involving Fanny Brice and a unique act featuring rats and cats at the Palace Theatre. The story highlights the chaos that ensues when a sewer rat invades the performance.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho recounts his friendship with poet T.S. Eliot and a humorous incident at Eliot's memorial service where he mistakenly sits on the laps of famous actors.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho recounts his experiences during a bond tour in World War II, sharing humorous anecdotes about performing in various cities.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho shares a humorous anecdote about his encounter with the famous magician Harry Houdini during a performance.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho Marx reminisces about a song from the First World War that he and his friends sang, despite its unpopularity with some. The song critiques the nature of war and the people who instigate it.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho Marx shares humorous anecdotes about his friendship with W.C. Fields, highlighting Fields' eccentricities and his secret whiskey stash.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho Marx humorously reflects on the lack of songs about fathers, contrasting their roles with those of mothers and siblings in the household.
An Evening With Groucho
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.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho Marx performs a humorous song about roses and love, blending wit and nostalgia in his signature style.
An Evening With Groucho
Groucho Marx celebrates Lydia, a remarkable tattooed lady, through a lively musical performance that highlights her unique attributes and adventures. The audience is invited to marvel at her tattoos and the stories they tell.