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11 episodes in evening-with-groucho
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
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 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 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 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.