Mysteries and Scandals - Groucho Marx (2001)

A fascinating look at the life and career of Groucho Marx, utilizing rare clips, photos, and interviews with Groucho son's Arthur, author Sidney Sheldon, biographer Steve Stoliar, author Joe Adamson, biographer Stefan Kanfer, attorney J. Brin Schulman, biographer Charlotte Chandler, comedian Richard Belzer and comedienne Judy Tenuta. A considerable amount of time is spent detailing the controversial Erin Fleming and her trial. (Many of the photos are misattributed, but there is much to enjoy in this show.)
To order a signed copy of Steve Stoliar's RAISED EYEBROWS: MY YEARS INSIDE GROUCHO'S HOUSE, go to www.stevestoliar.com
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[@Juliaflo]

Those of you who miss this program on E!, raise your hand.

[@phousefilms]

The Brothers originally stopped performing in movies after "The Big Store",figuring they were too old. However, when Chico Marx owed money for excessive gambling, they came back together to do some movies and pay off his debtors. THAT is a truly heroic thing.

[@erichaynes7502]

E! did a bunch of these 'Mysteries and Scandals' around 99/00. They got a lot of interviews with old Hollywood actors/directors/producers/insiders/etc. before they died. E! did a great job recording/preserving Hollywood history!

[@jamesb.9155]

I met a much older Jewish couple a few years back who had come from New York. The first thing he says to me; 'Hi. I'm Larry. This is my wife Estelle. We've been married for 69 years ~ best 30 years of my life!' He truly had a Groucho Marx sense of humor! Later he would say: ' I went in the army because I wanted to kill Nazis. Instead, they sent me to Guadalcanal!' He was a delightful companion that day at the age of 95 and I kept in touch thereafter and his wife has carried on into her 100's follow his demise at 97.

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[@oohyllab]

I wish they'd never quit making these mysteries and scandals. So interesting, but most of em are so sad too!

[@Allhoney33]

Agreed! Cable TV back then was in it's heyday and very good. Almost every channel had something good on. It's like reality TV hit the scene and took it all away.

[@stevewilson3793]

Groucho said in his own words on a Dick Cavet interview, he showed none of the Hollywood bigshots proper respect, in fact truth be known they went out of their way to show the contrary even to tge extent of offering insults. He fugured they were different to the extent that they didn't need the movie deal. He always said they could always go back to doing Vaudville,Broadway or in other words stand up comedy. I think he loved that fact and throwing it in their faces, and really, I think he enjoyed that way better, even though it was nickel and dime but a nickel went a lot further back then. A lot of people used to say Lenny Bruce is not afraid, but I think Groucho was a lot braver aand long before. You go, Groucho.

[@NinjaGrrrl7734]

Thank you for an excellent addition to this documentary. Appreciate that you took the time, I love knowing all these little pieces of the puzzle!

[@eamestv]

I've seen every Marx Bro movie many times. And each time I scream with laughter. Loved them.

[@AceripXF]

me too! lol

[@zacredman9137]

Dear sweet Groucho! There will never be another one like him...so witty,talented, and brilliant!❤👍

[@lorenanders702]

"A man is only as old as the women he feels". Classic Groucho 😄

[@jamesharrington4752]

love this one.

[@VicMartino]

My fond memories of my beloved now deceased loved ones have a connection to Groucho Marx/The Marx Brothers. My mother Rose and I (as a child) went from Brooklyn New York to Melbern NJ to see Duck Soup being screened in a movie theatre there and not long after that their movies were constantly being screened at revival theatres in Manhattan (from the late sixties all through the 1970's into the 1980's up until the early 90's) of which I was in attendance may times. My brother Michael took me to my very first Broadway show "Minnies Boys" about the life of The Marx Brothers and their mother Minnie. My father Jack took me to a Marx Brothers marathon in a movie theatre screening four of their movies (Opera, Races, Circus and Store) My father wanted to go leave after two movies but I wanted to stay and see the other two and we did and my father laughed at all four movies more than I did! Then I would attend movie theatres screening their movies in Manhattan with my friends Paul Heinz, and Philip Lobosco and mostly with John Conigliaro. Whenever I would see my cousin Angelo we would quote lines that Groucho said to one another. My aunt Anna and I would read all their biography books. I had many Marx Brothers books in my collection of Marx Brother items. I wrote this as a tribute of my love for the Marx Brothers as well as my dearly departed dearly beloved family members.

[@The22on]

I once saw a one man show about The Marx Brothers in Coconut Grove, Florida. I forget the name. It was fantastic. The star was amazing. I saw him warming up before the show. He had to, because Groucho's early movements were very physical. They involved stretching his legs in crazy ways. People don't realize what a physical comedian he was. His 'funny dances' were very athletic. It's a little like Jerry Lewis. When you watch him, you laugh at his dancing. But unless you're an athlete, you will have trouble coming close to his movements. Even Grouco's 'crouching walk" is hard to do. You have to get very low to the ground but keep your upper body straight. Many comedian injure themselves doing their physical routines. They're like ball players or other people who rely on their body. They are prone to injury. A stand up comedian does not do the physical moves of a Groucho. I read that a fan once came up to him and said, "You're so funny. Please don't die." I don't remember is he gave an answer but it doesn't matter. We need all the humor we can get in this world.

[@mackethridge]

Groucho was a gift from God to the world. Absolutely one of a kind. His humor had a joyous quality about it, unlike anything the world had ever seen, or will see. Totally unique. He brought laughter to millions, and made their lives much more bearable while undergoing the disappointments and trials and heartaches of life. I have no doubt he will be dancing and singing and joking in Heaven through eternity, forever making us laugh, and setting our hearts free!

[@picklesthewise]

Elder abuse is such a horrible yet invisible epidemic. We should care for and respect those who cannot look after themselves anymore, but instead there are many sick people who take advantage of them. A modern case of this happening to a celebrity was Stan Lee, and even that information was kept mostly from the public. Groucho did nothing wrong, and he deserved better treatment at the end of his life.

[@AceripXF]

this is kinda off topic but im helping to take care of my almost 90 yr old gramms (god bless) n she says i do a fantastic job

[@lorimiller4301]

It's easy to look after someone you love, try having to care for a psychopath who hurt you from day one. I'm trying out for sainthood.

[@garycarpenter6433]

It was said that Mickey Rooney son did the same thing to him

[@itravisoni]

Groucho shouldn't have been so laid back. He was such a talent.

[@damohanson5393]

@@lorimiller4301 I don’t understand why you would care for someone who obviously made your life hell. I realize there must be much more to the story but there must be some love for you to talk to much less care for this person. The attribute of a truly good person is doing things for others with no desire or need for anyone else to know. If indeed there is a hereafter and the good are rewarded ( heaven) and the bad punished( hell) that is when your life and your decisions and actions will determine your souls fate. Not everyone believes this though. My uncle taught me by example by helping so many people, many strangers, and he never said a word about it to anyone. If I wouldn’t have seen it no one would have ever known. I’m sure it’s one of the reasons he had more people at his funeral than any I’ve seen.He was loved by so many and I had no idea until he died. It’s one of the rare times I cried for someone other than my mom and dad. I actually cried harder and longer and was more devastated with his death than my own parents and I truly loved them both. Help people daily and expect nothing and your life is so much more rewarding and good things happen. I can can say this from experience.It’s also a component of recovery for alcoholism and addicts.Since my uncles death I’ve really tried to follow his example but some days it seems impossible especially if it involves someone you dislike or despise. By doing this it shows what kind of person you really are. I say Bravo to you as we need more like you in our country . I think many of our problems would disappear if more people followed this philosophy.

[@steelers6titles]

I remember being shocked by Groucho's language and no-holds-barred anecdotes in "The Marx Bros. Scrapbook", published by Richard J. Anobile in 1974 (I think). Groucho later sued over the book. Anobile also interviewed the other two living Marx Brothers (Gummo and Zeppo), Harpo's widow Susan (who didn't think much of Groucho or Chico at all), and others who had known the brothers. It was pretty raw stuff.

[@greyhairedphantom4038]

What makes Groucho special to me is, i never met anyone like him...and i never saw anyone like him. There was only one Groucho, and we wont get another.

[@gregedgerton387]

What a life in show business : vaudeville , silents , radio , films , and television. Truely one of the greatest comedic talents of all time. I would have to say that he will be greatly missed , but now we all have his improvization and genius on record forever : thank you Groucho.

[@andrewhoyle1521]

A catholic priest in Canada shook Grocho's hand and said id like to thank you for all the joy u put in the world. He said i wanna thank you for all the joy youve taken out of it!! Love it

[@123leyther]

Classic Groucho, brilliant!!!!

[@TrekJohnDoe]

Andrew Hoyle really? prove it.

[@ianmichalski7997]

If you watch a video right here on KZbin called Groucho Marx Dick Cavett 1969. Around the 13 minute point you can hear this story come from Groucho himself. It's all true! A jew dared to criticize the Catlicks!! Save your outrage for Sunday meeting, church people.

[@edmundoftheangles7977]

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[@ianmichalski7997]

@Kitten Lyric Oh I see. I guess Groucho told you that himself.

[@maggiejohnson5891]

One of the 1st signs of elder abuse is to isolate them. They gain control that way. Please don’t ignore anything suspicious!

[@goldilox369]

Yep, my granddad lost $90,000 to a shady b*tch that way. He went into the hospital, she went to Atlantic City & lost it all in one weekend.

[@quicksilver2510]

In my opinion, Groucho Marx was not only one of the greatest comedians who ever lived, but was one of the most recognized iconic figures of all time.

[@foleyoni]

Quote from Wikipedia - "(Erin) Fleming was a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. She was arrested in June 1990 on suspicion of carrying a concealed loaded firearm, which she brought into the West Hollywood sheriff's office. She spent much of the decade of the 1990s impoverished, homeless, delusional, and in and out of various psychiatric facilities." Fleming died of suicide on April 15, 2003, at age 61. She is buried in Hornings Mills Cemetery, Horning's Mills, Ontario." Kinda sad, I guess Groucho was trying to help her as much as she was helping his career.

[@temeculajim8283]

So sad to hear how badly one of the great comics of the 20th century was treated. His show "you bet your life" was one of the funnest show on tv

[@AceripXF]

ive been watching a lot of those eps latley

[@mountainbliss4u]

My grandfather was a friend of Groucho's. Groucho was a dear, and loyal friend. Blessings to him.

[@TUM_Toons]

Man. Poor Groucho. They did the same thing people did to Stan Lee. R.I.P. both

[@theolamp5312]

How Duck Soup was not a great success at the time boggles my mind. It's still my favorite. Hail Fredonia.

[@jfjvhgsieofl]

The way the host quotes Groucho's jokes proves that half of what made Grouch a genius was his delivery. Anybody else saying them, they sound flat and humorless. When he said it, it was brilliant and hilarious. How could anyone ever come close to Groucho again?

[@pennynorthcutt5833]

Delivery and timing are everything in comedy, especially stand up.

[@The22on]

I agree. I can't tell a joke and I know it's because of timing. I've learned to pause occasionally in telling a joke. It's amazing how that helps! Not to be self serving, but I have a very high IQ so I like a joke just for its cleverness. I don't need pauses. But most people do. So I pause and it works. But I can read a joke and its funny on the page with no timing. Oh, we'll. Ya gotta do what the world wants - most of the time.

[@jmason3904]

..... timing was perfect from Groucho ... absolutely spot - on...every time - as his brothers🗿🗿🗿... ♠He ( They ) knew how....🏆🗿♥♥♥♥😃😂😅😏🙏🕯🕯🕯🕯🏵🌻🌼💐🌸🌺🌷🌾🌹🌹🌹🌹🕊🌫🌅🌴. 🙂👍👍✌♥

[@stmichl9433]

Terrence Daugherty the only other person to equal Groucho was Mae West. Those 2 were the greatest wits of the 20th century and contributed greatly to the personality of the outspoken male or female: the liberated individual who stood up for themselves which is a very 20th century characteristic and prefigured all the great civil rights movements which followed them. Both Marx and Mae are 2nd only to Oscar Wilde, the greatest wit of all who came before them and died in 1900.

[@prudencehorvath8466]

Marx brothers still hilarious today. I love watching Groucho’s TV show Bet your life. My laughter is so loud I wake up my family. A must watch movie with Alan Alden and Goldie horn in”everybody says I love you. One particular musical scene where Groucho is portrays all his characters. Beyond genius.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Alan Alden? Goldie horn? Who the hell are they?

[@buddamberg6242]

I agree with you, I love watching Groucho's TV Show Bet Your Life. Groucho was also hilarious as a panel member on What's My Line. Check out What's My Line with Groucho, you will be in tears with laughter.

[@hoss73ford]

I always remember 1977 took so many of the old timers as well as a few from our generation (Lynyrd Skynyrd & Elvis) I loved old movies since childhood and it sunk in by then that they were getting old and leaving us more frequently. Groucho's brother Milton (Gummo) also died the same year, only Zeppo was left, who passed on two years later.

[@retrorex]

Mark Muffs Ronnie Van Zant, Grouncho, Elvis and Bing Crosby all died within a few days of each other back in '77, if my memory serves me correctly.

[@61dodgelancer]

We still watch "You Bet Your Life". It's on Directv. It would be great to have Groucho here with us now during these days of political correctness.

[@gooberzmom]

i'm still laughing at the old groucho movies and tv shows- R.I.P. all of the Marx brothers were great talents

[@AndyIGoDeep]

I love the Marx Brothers all these years later whenever I see one of there old movies are coming on. I get excited too watch them because I no I’m going too dye laughing. R.I.P.

[@tomhirons7475]

The fact He was an asshole, Im laughing he is gone

[@TrekJohnDoe]

gooberzmom no, they were not.

[@davidbarry9690]

@@AndyIGoDeep what color would you like your dye,.

[@terrysigmon3119]

I was born in 1976 and I'll be watching Marx Brothers and people will act weird when they see what I'm watching but in 5 min I would have new Marx Brothers fans. Erin Fleming is a typical gold digger. She was probably fond of him but she had planned to take everything.

[@Jamesdylandean]

I heard one time that all of the great comedians have very tragic lives behind the laughter.

[@addicktedtocharlton1167]

Harpo certainly didn't. He loved life and life loved him.

[@edithsymmans3273]

Groucho Marx was the funniest comedian of them all and still remain so today as far as I am concerned.... I take no notice of the man's private life and go on his career, he is a genius and still makes people laugh even today and that says a lot about a man's talent. Watching my family get a huge laugh out of what Groucho gets up on screen is so heart warming a the testament to to this wonderful man and his talents. Groucho you inspired many to follow in your huge foot steps. RIP GROUCHO MARX.

[@aureliatribegurl226]

Amen. A true genius, timeless in comedy, because: If it ain't funny, it ain't healed. So many of us still healing today. Bring on Groucho. LOVE! r.i.P.

[@jeffcraven7376]

W.C.Fields, forever my favorite, Robin Williams 2nd, Groucho 3rd, or sometimes a flip flop. The Three Stooges along with Laurel and Hardy take them all out, except for W.C. Fields.

[@cliftonhoward2656]

@@jeffcraven7376 DUH RITZS BROTHERS WAZ 100 TIMES FUNNIER THAN FIELDS AND THE MARXES BAR NONE

[@Mrpachuko13]

Rodney dangerfield and George Carlin are the funniest classic comedians of them all.

[@sthunda7132]

When E! was good.

[@Juliaflo]

Amen, amen, AYYYYYYYYMEN. Now, it's virtually Kardsahian this, Kardashian that.

[@chrisblackmon4257]

The Whordashians !

[@melissaann1401]

Until they became KardASShian culture trash tv

[@ceciliem1811]

Most great men, had humble beginnings! Groucho's mother gave her son's the best advice! I love Thalberg, for loving Groucho! I also loved Groucho, and his brothers for making me laugh and approaching comedy! R.I.P. Groucho and your brothers! ❤ ❤ ❤

[@MichaelOfRohan]

1890... god I wish he were still here... america as it stands now would understand and sympathize with him.

[@sertorrhenclegane]

I'm seriously trying to figure out why people are calling this a hatchet job on Groucho. Almost everyone on here talks about him with respect. So what if they called him a "smartass", he would've agreed.

[@gwenking7700]

I dont see it as a hatchet job. I see it more as a man who was secretely insecure and had a pench'ant for marrying women too young and beneath his mental talents. Doing this was a recipe for disaster

[@mchris65]

+Gwen King but what was the disaster really? He lived to 86 and she didn't get a dime.

[@gwenking7700]

Nothing except he married 3 times and none of the marriages lasted. They were all alcoholics. I didnt use the word "disaster" but there were issues on both sides that were problematic. I wish he had lived to age 186 I loved him

[@gwenking7700]

There were also allegations that this last live in he had was abusive towards him. It would be a shame if true

[@onytay75]

Just the wording the host uses is designed both in tone in vocabulary to be 'cutting' it's kinda of the style of the show. I gotta assume most groucho fans aren't e TV's core demographic.

[@gerardmazzarese9363]

I really like Groucho. His game show was outstanding. He was a comic genious.

[@rickrick5041]

Gerard Mazzarese genious or ingenuous?

[@davidbarry9690]

Thats right second only to me, haha

[@allanvacca3394]

@@rickrick5041 your spelling skills are very telling of your ridiculous comment

[@rickrick5041]

@@allanvacca3394 Thank you

[@dorrittakach970]

So sad to see this man go through horrible things later in life. He gave us so much laughter.

[@MothGirl007]

She was a monster.

[@dorrittakach970]

Didn't Grouchos' son say she physically abused him?

[@andrewholliday251]

@@dorrittakach970 it's worth checking out Charlotte Chandler's book (Hello, I must be going) - she had close access to Groucho in his last 4-5 years - and it presents a different take on the Groucho/Erin situation - less simplistic and more nuanced - and probably much more realistic. Real life isn't black and white, it's full of shades of grey - and her book shows a much more complex relationship - on both sides.

[@jmason3904]

'Duck Soup' - That says it all - pure genius.... 😂😂😂.....

[@hedylamarr8652]

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[@iamismay]

This is all bunk Groucho Marx was a legend and icon not to mention one of the funniest performers who ever lived. So What he wasn't perfect, and neither are ANY of us. God Bless you Groucho, You brought alot of laughter to oh, so many folks.

[@scottleft3672]

as did karl.

[@jlr022159]

Just because he was funny doesn’t mean this is bunk... geez

[@garysimone4977]

Dl So. True

[@JackBarrett7]

Yeah, I don't see where any "bunk" comes in at all. In fact, everything said on here is true.. (For future reference, the term "bunk" means untrue, falsified, etc. not disfavorable) The guy had a rough life at the end..he wasn't even told of his brothers death for fear it would stress him too much. The fact that he was funny and a genuine comedic genius has nothing to do with his personal life. Don't internalize so much.

[@richardlubbock8858]

Jack Barrett was

[@zyxmyk]

I was born in '53, as a little boy my two favorite comedians on TV were Groucho Marx and Ernie Kovacs. I used to wonder, "Why do great comedians all smoke big cigars and have big moustaches?"

[@ThePeterBluth]

"A man's only as old as the women he feels." One of my favorite quotes of all time. Can't remember where I first heard it, but it's nice to find the source.

[@pablojose4890]

I remember as a kid taking a family vacation to California. We took a tour bus through Beverly Hills. Low and behold there was Groucho driving a little convertible sports car, maybe an old Jag from the '50's? I don't know, I think I was 10. This was 1976? I believe.

[@AceripXF]

n u didnt stop him? lol

[@mazatzin_chikawayolotzin]

This was a great show, wish it was still on

[@preachinoldschool5726]

Groucho Marx had deliveries that nobody could ever match. His​ dry wit was second to none. It was sometimes hard to know if he was joking or serious & that too was hilarious

[@121272leigh]

At 19:05 you can see Alice cooper ! Groucho Marx and Alice were neighbors and really good friends! I love them both!!!

[@michaeltraffanstedt7674]

Ann Leigh notice this never mentioned Alice or Shep Gordon?What else did they leave out of the true story?

[@roadking0073]

You get a good look at Alice at 19:03 actually. Not trying to be a dick or anything. Just finding the exact spot. I bet they're friendship was based on mutual appreciation for absurdity.

[@adz693]

Alice Cooper paid $27,777 for one of the 'O's in the Hollywood sign restoration and it's dedicated to Groucho. They were massive friends.

[@ironwillmediaoriginal]

I so miss this show! The days before E became the Kardashian Channel.

[@johnotto4931]

“There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, that makes 2 of us that will do nothing for each other” 🤣🤣🤣

[@theking-nz1ut]

Groucho marx one of the best. Thanks for the laughs. Rip

[@RSTAR2009]

Groucho Marx was an ICON

[@cincinnatibob37]

The whole Private Investigator standing in smoke doesn't work for this kind of story.

[@chinzebo]

AWW so sad but I thank YOU for posting!

[@vilamor007]

Pure talent, pure perfection just a comic legend, he and the Marx Brothers will never die in the eyes of the world.

[@vemacrinnon9752]

"Wasn't always a happy camper." : What an insultingly glib and disrespectful way to describe a person struggling so valiantly (and still being a great success) with an acute depressive anxiety condition. Groucho was a comedic genius. And calling him "sexist" for making subtextextual humorous remarks is ridiculous.

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

The host is terrible and abusive and insulting!

[@dominicpiscopo7915]

I LOVED N ALWAYS WILL LOVE GROUCHO BUT I MUST ADMIT HE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED R.I.P. MR MARX

[@loiskirsh6165]

A lightening fast mind with hilarious timing - his humor never gets old. Decades after his death he still makes people laugh. The greatest comedic genius of the 20th century.

[@patrickambrose5372]

Sometimes I think I'd prefer to just remember the great stars screen images , as their real life issues were rather painful to read and watch, sad old way to end up in the end, after bringing so much joy to others.

[@antoniod]

Gee, Judy Tenuta's historical knowledge of Louis B. Mayer is astounding!

[@joshgordon8369]

where did they that idiot

[@abouteverything2654]

Grouchos voice was enough to make you laugh.

[@finddeniro]

The World Theater...73 or 74. .Groucho and Erin in the Audience. .Love Happy. .I shook his hand . Thanked him. .and told you still Funny. .He thanked me . .He Had A Tough time breathing . .83 or 84. .Marx Bros. Forever. .

[@truthntelling]

What mysteries? What scandals? He had a successful career spanning decades, family that loved him, money that lasted to the end of his life, and the opportunists that sought to prey on him were all defeated by their own undoing and kicked to the curb with nothing gained. No life is without troubles, but if the truth be told, this story would have been he lived a charmed life. Deservedly. Never to be forgotten and forever missed. May he and his family now know Jehovah in being kept by Jesus Christ.

[@texasmimi5566]

You evidently don't know that Groucho was Jewish? Jesus Christ was not in their belief system. The scandal was his young companion taking over his life at an advanced age (80) and mistreating him. Are you that naive?

[@markreed4594]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES GROUCHO

[@Black_Swans]

"Hey so we're shooting this show about the Marx Brothers but we don't know how to tell the story...I know! Let's stand in the middle of some completely unrelated city and get shots of cars passing by. Yeah, that'll really get the audience going.Great idea Benza!"

[@appletile2887]

There was only one Groucho and there were tens of thousands of Elvis's he, in the least deserved to share top billing when he passed. R.I.P. We miss you very much

[@jeanjones1846]

One of the greatest entertainers ... I loved him and come here often to get a laugh. Miss this man...!

[@Unleashmywealth]

Thanks for uploading this man!

[@paco5503]

Groucho had one of the quickest if not The quickest comedic minds in history.

[@JakeNukem89]

His younger brother Skid Marx always got left behind

[@scottleft3672]

because him and karl kept fighting.

[@clydepiper4046]

May I suggest watching 'Groucho sings Lydia' - it's on You Tube : )

[@vilstef6988]

Marvin Hamlisch played piano for Groucho during the Carnegie Hall show and the tour that followed.

[@sandraandrews9907]

RIP to Groucho💔, Marvin Hamlish (sic) and Judy Tenuda 🙏

[@PPasquale1]

Groucho let them make this show because “Chico needed the money.”

[@benjjrgraham6842]

i think he was one of the most brilliant men who EVER lived.

[@kim71749]

Don't forget Steve Allen!

[@tree7249]

If your not a little insecure or a little depressed or find people and life trying then there is somthing wrong with you.

[@penelopepurr]

My god, Arthur looks and sounds exactly like Groucho!

[@juliamcintyre5012]

Really? I can't see it...

[@mham1330]

Like Father, Like Son.I 🤔😁

[@juliamcintyre5012]

Never!

[@marian.jablonski54]

He was hilarious! Still makes me laugh - I wish his final days had been happier

[@luissanjuan1072]

The man was a genius!! A love this man there will never ever be another like him!

[@blancamiranda6661]

I'm learning to appreciate this man, the legend-husband-father-business man much respect u have lived a full life...sorry for your pain😎🌹

[@cousinnastee495]

Groucho is one of the greatest adlib (create a joke on the spot) artists / comedians ever . Henny Youngman was very funny , but most of those were prepared jokes . Hate to blow any one's bubble but almost all comedians have writers who write many of their jokes . When black comedian Dave Chappelle burst on the scene and became famous he stated publicly who his writer was and he was a white guy writing plenty of black humor for chappel . early days Conan O'Brien 1995-2003 was a pretty good ad liber with guests . 0'brien started out as a comedic writer for SNL . when you think about , you will find everyday guys and gals you know or meet who are great ad lib joke makers and comeback artists

[@ThekiBoran]

Don Rickles was no slow poke.

[@jcripp7974]

You can write all the jokes you want but if you dont have someone who can deliver them with timing and personality and humor they will fall flat on the floor. All comedians use writers at least now and then. Its no secret. Its how that profession works.

[@m.j.c.6969]

"Twenty-something Erin Fleming"??? Fleming was nearly 40 in 1978! A.J. Benza, as always, is full of misinformation.

[@kevinbergin2225]

Hey, he was an LIU grad. We do are best.

[@SeanEdington]

I love Groucho. And Judy Tenuta.

[@daleandrews367]

My grandpa thought Groucho was soooo funny.I remember as a small child watching "You Bet Your Life" episodes on TV when they were brand new in the '50's on a black and white TV with "rabbit ears". Those were the days!

[@aureliatribegurl226]

My grandmother, Lydia (the encyclopedia) LOVED and ADORED him, and I remember the same golden olden daze with the Magnavox black & white (or was it RCA) with rabbit ears and tin foil.

[@rickrick5041]

Dale Andrews What about the nights?

[@debrataylor4806]

@@aureliatribegurl226 my grandmother used to sit on a big round stool that had casters. When he came on she would laugh and laugh and punch everyone saying did you see that did you see how funny. Our black and white tv had rabbit ears tinfoil and I had to lay on the floor with my foot on the screen to keep it front getting the rolling lines to stop. I miss the days when we would all get together and laugh our heads off.All together for red skeleton

[@cookiemcdaniel1464]

a man is old as the women he feels 😂😂 classic Groucho

[@haggismacphreedom8270]

Say, what's a guy gotta do to get his hand caught in that cookie jar? wink wink nudge nudge

[@degsbabe]

In the end it was Groucho who got felt up....

[@iacheson]

Thank you for sharing! And thanks for the memories!! Somewhat sad in the end!

[@peggyhill7283]

Groucho you're the best. I have a friend for years that looks identical like you! I love him dearly. Godspeed to you Groucho!

[@crisslastname9417]

Great show!

[@speakertreatz]

The Groucho Marx of the 70s really disturbed me as a child, mainly through the book The Marx Brothers Scrapbook, which included transcriptions of taped interviews conducted in his final years where he was bitter and negative about the brothers, Louis Meyer, his wives, other people who had done him wrong in the business. The photos were scary, he looked bad tempered and frail, in those polo neck jumpers. There was nothing funny about him. I don't doubt the staff's testimonies about Erin Fleming but I don't think Groucho was the fragile, intimidated old man we're led to believe in this docc, during the Erin Years. Thanks very much for uploading.

[@orangehoof]

"I wouldn't want to belong to any club who would have somebody like me for a member." - Groucho Marx

[@AceripXF]

"id like to join a club n beat u over the head"

[@ytubeanon]

one great achievement was Groucho Marx's humor travelling through Bugs Bunny, it provided a common sensibility to appreciate wit, human psychology, putting one over dumb or big-muscled people, making fun of authority and narcissists, etc... all to children of certain generations, that shared experience nowadays is imo a great loss

[@thomasglynn2282]

It is a shame! I grew up with bugs bunny and most of all the old movies my parents loved. William Powell in the Thin Man movies, Carry Grant, and all the other not politically correct people. I think that fox tv should air Blazing Saddles, and watch all the liberals head exploded. lol

[@addicktedtocharlton1167]

@@thomasglynn2282 Liberals love Blazing Saddles, it ridicules racism.

[@cardinalsfan8182]

@@thomasglynn2282 as if you right wingers aren’t the so called “establishment”-it’s the Republicrook party that only takes care of the ultra rich and dump on middle and lower class people-and F**k treasonist trump!!!

[@tam1381]

Groucho was very very funny and was his brothers . The end always comes down to money,always money.

[@rachaeljohnson4097]

Groucho Marx is a legend. My dad and I love and miss him so much. It makes me feel bad that groucho had some rough times in his life.

[@erwinwoodedge4885]

"A man is as old as the women he feels" - Ha!

[@maggieflynn6762]

What is over looked is while the Marx Bros ACT broke up they were still close . According to Arthurt Marx the only time he remembers his dad ever crying was when Harpo died. All the brothers were talented but my favorite will always be Harpo

[@troubadude]

+Maggie Flynn Yes - Harpo was hilarious without being mean

[@swtsoph]

When I first discovered the Marx Brothers (I was about 11), I immediately fell in love with Harpo. I've adored him ever since. I was tickled to death when I first introduced the brothers' movies to my daughter because she also immediately fell in love with Harpo. He was such a sweet person, on screen/stage as well as in real life. Groucho named his son after Harpo - he was originally Adolph Marx but changed his legal name to Arthur (can you blame him?).

[@paulleckner8235]

Harpo was supposed to have a speaking role, but he kept flubbing his lines. So, they gave him an non-speaking role, and it was a hit.

[@soylentteal]

As Groucho himself said, the harp was a perfect instrument for him, because he was an angel.

[@soylentteal]

Do a search under "Harpo Speaks" and you can hear what he actually sounded like. He had a rich, deep voice.

[@kattrakee]

Love Groucho, always ♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Great, short bio. Groucho is on top of the heap.

[@roz.b.7512]

Behind every man there's a woman, and behind her is his wife! Damn!! Lol 😂.

[@julirensch]

such inspiration for future comics...he wrote the book... Jul

[@shetlandapache949]

Why is the dude hosting this stuck outside in the street

[@brunneng38]

Shetland Apache AJ Benza. This was usually a crime and scandals show so sticking him on the street was supposed to give the show a gritty “crime noir” feel.

[@kaleoy7584]

Groucho and Harpo were my favorites.

[@davidbarry9690]

Mine too,.

[@hellobeautiful5225]

They really overdo the fog machine on this show. I live in Hollywood, there's no fog or steam on the street.

[@tomc8617]

Don't be mislead by the title: Mysteries and Scandals. He wasn't involved in any "scandals". The closest thing to one involved the 21-year-old woman he married who (obviously) thought she would wind up with millions after he passed, and ended up with zero.

[@LeeLLewis]

Tom C I thought it was pretty weak on mysteries and scandals myself.

[@nativelearner]

It isn't "sexist" to flirt by saying you'll make a pass at a woman. Political incorrectness isn't the same as being crude. The authors of this video don't understand the terms they're using. There was no mystery or scandal to this storyline, just a sad biography.

[@jpstenino]

+Mike Turvey Mike, agreed. Also, the presenter in this this is A J Benson, a person who worked his way down to a D list celebrity.

[@howard5992]

Political incorrectness should be dropped as an expression. Many people basically take it to mean "an opinion I hold that others reject". And they use the label as evidence in support of their opinion. Because others reject it or dismiss it that somehow "shows" that it is an "uncomfortable truth".

[@amberlights1]

I suppose the "scandal" behind it is the Erin Fleming legal battle & whether or not she was mistreating & drugging him. She ended up living on the streets, behaving like she had mental issues, and took her own life.

[@rockinroll7947]

Love Groucho forever. If only he knew that we can see him anytime we want!