You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1953-55, Part 1

Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part one of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1953-1955.

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[JubalCalif]

This is hilarity to the max, daddy-0! THANKS for sharing! I notice that Groucho is not wearing the toupee that he wore towards the end of the shows's ten year run. I LOVE this show....this is racy stuff for the 50's but Groucho was proof that a man can become a comedy legend without using four letter words & describing sexual behavior in graphic detail. He & Fred Allen were the quickest wits in show biz.. Thanks again & I hope ALL your wishes & dreams come true in the New Year!! :)

[nicoley132]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed these and thanks for the comments. Happy new year to you too. :)

[prodigiesofpeace]

"...No, this gentleman is now abroad."

*Laughter*

"That's not the way I meant it...!"

"This couldn't be Christine, eh?!"

These are all hilarious.

[fishhead06]

I'm pretty sure the last guy is gay, which explains his answers.

[John Greene]

As George says, The one, the only Groucho.

[mitchazr]

His writing skills were equally sharp. Google Groucho Marx Casablanca letter . This is letter he wrote to Warner Bros studios when they threatened to sue because the Marx Bros. movie they were about to release had Casablanca in the title. The letter is hilarious. The man was / is a genius.

[mitchazr]

What a beautiful person! So many laughs.

[ragemanchoo82]

Were these outtakes because they didn't have enough room in the show for it? Or were they considered too risque? The segment at 2:41 seems fairly tame.

[Pascal S.]

Only because Groucho existed, god was right to create mankind.

[Prasanna J]

Omg this is hilarity at its maximum

[STRATMAN firdaus]

What was the knee bone connected with the jaw bone song Groucho was singing?

[Bonnie Speeg]

Priceless....the 31 year-old and Groucho.

[Bonnie Speeg]

Absolutely darling Groucho. A household family member in our living room on the TV screen. So glad we have these films.....