
Groucho Marx: You Bet Your Life Podcast
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<p>“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. </p> <p> </p> <p>The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word” on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. </p> <p> </p>
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Recent Episodes

February 1, 2025
Episode 18 - "Air"
<p>February 1, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Air”. Contestants include a young engaged couple, a house mover, and parents of 20 kids.</p> <p> </p> <p>“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. </p> <p> </p> <p>The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word” on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. </p> <p> </p>

January 25, 2025
Episode 17 - "Sky"
<p>January 25, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Sky”. Contestants include a librarian, police officer, and television repair man.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word” on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. </p> <p> </p>

January 18, 2025
Episode 16 - "Spoon"
<p>January 18, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Spoon”. Contestants include a bouncer, chiropodist, and an Irish war bride.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word” on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. </p> <p> </p>
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- What is Groucho Marx: You Bet Your Life Podcast?
<p>“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. </p> <p> </p> <p>The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word” on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. </p> <p> </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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