The Tragic Real Life and Difficult Final Days of Chico Marx

[@b.t.2796]

8 billion people in the world and we get a computer narration

[@voicetube]

As a (sometimes) working voice actor, I appreciated this comment :-)

[@thelyon3782]

Agreed!!

[@karlforster4907]

agreed

[@kevinkeith1663]

Enjoying the computer generated voice over. I had to prove I was a real person to log in.

[@MrGeorge514131]

I really loved this talented artist, grew up watching him and his brothers, sadly like a lot of people he had his vices, thanks for this presentation,

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

Harpo's memoirs " Harpo Speaks " is one of the funniest books I ever read. Also virtually a case study in personality development as it describes the very different ways mother Minnie treated her sons. The reader cannot fail to understand how Chico was spoiled into irresponsible vanity, how Harpo grew up quietly in Chico's shadow to become a compassionate listener, and how poor Groucho always felt unloved and distrustful of women. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to any fan of the Marx Bros. Please find it , read it, and enjoy.

[@MrGeorge514131]

@@sciencedavedunning3415 many thanks for the recommendation. That was a sad time in US history. I doubt anyone came away unscathed. Mind you we could say that about any point in the history of our existence. Easy to understand the favouritism Chico received, during the Gershwin bio flic of the 50s, it was told that George Gershwin got his first break filling in for Chico playing piano in silent movie cinemas. He would have been a main income source for the Marx family who were as destitute as any other honest people those days

[@sciencedavedunning3415]

@MrGeorge514131 The Marx parents ( Frenchy and Minnie ) lost thier first son within a year of his birth. When Leonard ( Chico ) was born, he was thier prize, thier treasure. He could do no wrong, no matter his gambling or petty theft. He was celebrated above thier next born ( Harpo ) who grew up in Chico's shadow. Poor Groucho was constantly being told how homely and untalented he was, compared to Chico. When you read how Groucho lost his virginity and caught the clap at the same time, you will understand his mistrust and resentment of woman. True that it was rough for kids in the slums and tenements of turn of the century New York. Especially sneaking through Irish or Italian neighborhoods hostile to the Jewish Boys. That was how Chico perfected his dialects, so he and Harpo could get home safely. Oh, it's a wonderful book ! Wait till you read about the crash of 1929 and the "Pinchy Winchy" game !

[@MrGeorge514131]

@@sciencedavedunning3415 I see that you have been busy doing your homework. I believe that the parental attitudes of the day did play a huge role in the relationship , I am from a Greek background and have seen such things in my community. Being the type of person who prefers to break rules and especially breaks those cycles that many find themselves in. I grew up with racism all around me and my sister but that helped me find myself, I to this day defend those that can’t defend themselves and was a unionist when I worked on building sites, refineries and ship yards. Wouldn’t swap the past for a billion dollars. The struggles and fights were the best education I have ever received, I think you’ll find that the brothers Marx will agree. It’s also quite normal for siblings of European parents are all expected to play their roles unquestioningly and happily doing it. Too offensive for me I decided that it was better to be myself than some bullshit fantasy from a Brady Bunch episode. Don’t know what was going on in your neck of the woods but such nonsense shows from the 40s 50s 60s and 70s caused all sorts of problems in migrant families who couldn’t understand why their lives weren’t as successful as their role models on TV. I have known a few people of similar backgrounds as these guys and yes this still happens, at least organised marriages are not the norm anymore.

[@robinrubendunst869]

I hate these automated voiceovers…. Turn them off after 20 seconds

[@groth1m]

I remember Groucho called Chico’s gambling a sickness before people any else called it that.

[@frankdenardo8684]

Chico went to casinos, horse, and dog tracks for action.

[@melissacooper8724]

I remember the reason why his stage name was Chico (pronounced Chick-o) was because he liked chasing the chicks (women)

[@jeffs7915]

Chick-O pronunciation

[@robinm.1961]

It's that stupid AI.

[@crorivpro]

The minute you hear this voice you know it's going to suck.

[@DarrylRuiz-s1w]

Your AI repeats the same info over and over again

[@mikeyates7931]

He truly embodied , LA DOLCE VITA and ABBODANZA ; he gambled with studio heads ; he romanced beautiful women ; he died without a penny to his name , but a big smile on his face ❤🇮🇹 ❤

[@johnsheffield8559]

he had a great normal life without stress,cos he was a nice person..he didnt die penniless,he just wasnt a top star any more..read his sons book for the real story..we could all learn a lesson from harpo

[@freddyg.martinez389]

His name was CHIKKO, Not Chico

[@larryaldrich4351]

Gambling has ruined many a man.

[@figmo397]

FYI, the brothers actually pronounced his name "CHICK-oh" and not "CHEEK-oh."

[@lorenzomagazzeni5425]

Actually Chico looked 100% Italian. Ciao.

[@mikeyates7931]

Absolutamente 🇮🇹

[@mikestaples3734]

Groucho said they succeeded in show business more easily because people thought they were Italian, not Jewish.

[@OriginalRocketJock]

Great read, Robo Boy. Just terrific.

[@mikestaples3734]

Love the Marx brothers, hate this crappy video

[@bjohnston3659]

with the greatest respect, they pronounced in "Chick-Oh" NOT "Cheek-Oh". He was named for chasing chicks NOT cheeks

[@Imintune...]

Get your frootsie tootsie here. 😂

[@tonym8082]

His nickname is pronounced “Chicko” like chick not Cheeko. You may want to correct that if you make any future You Tube clips.

[@clabersuarez5253]

Que triste😢

[@TimRobinson-hc7mt]

Its funny to me that Chico is not described as a Gamble Holic. I am sure most of you here know the parts of his story that I found interesting. Those later movies of the 40's like Love Happy were made at Chico's request to get the brothers to make another movie to help pay off some of his gambling debts. Just before he died he told his wife to put in his casket a deck of cards a pair of dice and his favorite golf club. Since he was flat broke at his death his brothers paid for his funeral. When he could not pay for his membership at his country club the brothers paid that too. Groucho would say Chico what shape is the world in.........Chico better for having a brother like you

[@mikestaples3734]

It's pronounced "Chick-o", not "Chee-co."

[@robertmartinez4174]

She - Co. Chico

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

Awful narration = repetitive and goes around in (dull) circles.

[@thomasdykstra100]

It wasn't "chee-ko"; it was "chicko"...

[@psycmeistr]

Disjointed. This could have been much better.

[@julianeisner8289]

Poor quality narrative.

[@allan9603]

Bot

[@allan9603]

Rumor has it Chico tapped Margaret Dumont a few times..

[@stewart6267]

Chico was the straight man for both Harpo & Groucho.

[@MFPhoto1]

Groucho was often the straight man for Chico.

[@MFPhoto1]

Did you know that Chico gambled? Of course. You repeat it over and over again. Who ever told you you could write for a video?

[@frankdenardo8684]

He loved to visit casinos, horse, and dog tracks

[@Lampshade51]

It is pronounced "chick-oh" not "chee-ko". He was named because he chased the chicks.

[@johnsheffield8559]

this is so much an ai generated pile of shite..read his sons book.

[@thelyon3782]

Soooo, what made his life tragic and difficult??? Bullshit story!

[@GavinsMarineMom]

"Chee-co"....dear God....could ya not find a computer voice to pronounce his name correctly? It's CHICK-o!

[@mikrich76]

Chick-O

[@AceripXF]

cant even pronounce his name right.....

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Does it mattar

[@AceripXF]

@@Marcuswelby-nx2te how would u like if ppl kept mispronouncing YOUR name

[@melissacooper8724]

​@@AceripXFI've had people misspell my name!

[@AceripXF]

@@Marcuswelby-nx2te uhhh ya it does! how would u like ppl mispronouncing YOUR name all the time

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

I've had a few people mispronounce my name as well.that's alright my partna he no speak.

[@JoshMaxPower]

this video sux

[@BrooklynGirl1723]

Horrible, repetitive narration. The Marx Brothers deserve better than this.

[@jimcraig8566]

It’s pronounced Chicko.

[@johnsheffield8559]

absolute total bollx

[@kenreighard5071]

Ai crap

[@robertweide3578]

God, I hate this A.I. sh-t. Too much "A," too little "I."

[@ClassicBob100]

you keep repeating youself over and over again and say nothing about his final days

[@MT-cd7cs]

Don’t watch this - AI narration and repetitive info from Wikipedia etc. not worth spending time on.

[@allan9603]

Please hire a human narrator.

[@voicetube]

As a voiceover artist, I appreciate this comment :-)

[@allan9603]

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