You Bet Your Life #53-23 Spunky old lady vs. Groucho (Secret word 'Clock', Feb 18, 1954)

The old lady in couple #3 is the clear highlight of this episode. Neither Groucho nor his cigars impress her at all, but Groucho seems genuinely tickled by her.
COUPLE #1: Ann Rierdon, Arthur Murray dance instructor / Bill Eddy
COUPLE #2: Shirley Lestelle, a woman with a pip-squeaky voice / Charles Sandoval, who's wearing an eye patch because he's "sensitive to the lights"
COUPLE #3: Athol Smerdon, from Australia / Mary Sackett, a spunky old lady who complains about Groucho's cigar-- and he obligingly puts it out!
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Episode identification and basic description based on "Tell 'em Groucho Sent You", © 1997 by Mark Petty. Used by permission.

[@2BachShakur]

Groucho knew how to make the most boring people and situations hilarious. A true comical genius.

[@sloanecitron]

Who can possibly dislike this? Thank you to whomever one thanks for these wonderful episodes of this amazing witty genius. I can watch them over and over and just wish all of them were available. Go our team who loves these these! Who's with me??

[@USdefender1]

Back in 1986 I bought a 1954 Chrysler Imperial for $600. It had factory air that was so cold that actual frost would accumulate on the blower. It had a 331 cubic inch hemi engine. At that time it was the most powerful production engine on earth. I drove it while I served in the USAF and through college and it never let me down. Those were great cars.

[@brianbommarito3376]

She rendered him speechless. He actually gave her a compliment by getting rid of his cigar. I don’t think he would’ve done that for just anybody.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

he had no comeback, she earned that right to put the cigar away…plus he respected her like he respected his mother and grandmother so it’s the good son in him on display and she did it twice!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Groucho did that to UP his ratings...ONLY! The Talmudvision is ALL about MK, and ...SHEKELS. VIEWERS +SHEKELS=CONtrol. (mind control) Simple math.

[@internetwonderbuilder4741]

A lot of women were freaking formidable in the old days. A forgotten fact

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@internetwonderbuilder4741 L0L And THAT was before they became 'EQUAL'! LMBO

[@johndoe-bt1ll]

@@internetwonderbuilder4741 people died before they got that old. the equivalent would be a 100 year old today

[@kdspromo]

Recently lost two dogs. Both old but dedicated and loving. Watching Groucho is helping us through the sad times. Where are the Groucho's of today???

[@mariangelasp1168]

We don't have one like him in 2021, he was funny, but I think some of the things he did or said are seen well or welcome to in 2021. Sorry for your lost. I have 2 dogs, and I don't want to think how I will feel the day they finally leave me. Hope you feel better now

[@Argonvey]

Groucho may have been before my time but I never get enough of him. I'm in my mid 40's and I would rather watch this than what is airing nowadays. Thanks for the laughter, Groucho. RIP

[@outofcompliance1639]

I used to watch Groucho reruns in the '70s.

[@davidjames666]

Groucho will be a victim of “canceled culture”

[@mariangelasp1168]

@@davidjames666 yes, you are right. There are some things he said to people on the show that is not acceptable in our society anymore.

[@tabbik4857]

Mariangela SP love the Marx brothers films and radio shows.

[@happyuk06]

Never really paid attention to him before but his technique was flawless. I have never heard anyone quip so effortlessly.

[@noooddle]

It's really nice (and sadly strange) to see people who are simply decent. What have we done?

[@nealsausen4651]

noooddle ; yes! What HAS become of us?!

[@benm5221]

There are plenty of good decent people around. We don't see them much because the indecent people get all the attention.

[@trumpisacreepoid554]

Are you saying you're not?

[@jimlaguardia8185]

noooddle What do you mean “we”? I had no part in creating this debacle. Soon I will be dead, and no one will be happier than I to be out of this mess.

[@jyotifraser7439]

do stick around for a while, surprisingly happy events can occur any ol' time! x

[@patrickbush9526]

The whole family used to sit down and watch this every time he came on some fond memories. It's hard to believe I'm living in the same world these days

[@mr.blackhawk142]

It SNOT the same world! It's a DEGENERATE society now!

[@swedesboromusicstudio9737]

My sister Laura is going to be on the new show with Jay Leno!

[@ahashdahnagila6884]

@@swedesboromusicstudio9737 You Bet Your Life (show)?

[@swedesboromusicstudio9737]

@@ahashdahnagila6884 Yes with Jay as the host.

[@jasguy2715]

@@mr.blackhawk142 you got that right

[@edutch54]

1954 was a great year. I came into the world that year & grew up in the 1960s, life was much simpler then. I miss those days.

[@phapnui]

I started 2nd grade. The Weekly Reader lied to us. They said the near future would be made easier for everyone by scientific advances work less hours, get paid more because of increased productivity and have lots of leisure time for traveling and hobbies. We didn't count on predatory capitalism to completely obliterate that dream.

[@mottbone]

You bet your life!

[@SrVP100]

I miss those days, too. I came in the world in 1947 and grew up on shows like this. As they say, they don't make 'em like that anymore. Yes, I too, miss those days.

[@phapnui]

Sister Veronica 1947 was a good year for at least 2 of us here. And the aliens landed at Roswell...

[@zelphx]

Me too :(

[@dwightstewart7181]

Hey, I want a DeSoto Firedome automatic, with full-time power steering, to drive around in the desert. I’m going to my Plymouth dealer first thing in the morning.

[@doowopnuts]

Plymouth is dead

[@BinkyTheElf1]

You can buy them via Google.

[@johngreen3543]

Do not waste your time and money with those cheap Desoto's. Get yourself a great car with huge collector value, get a PACKARD.

[@MrLaurak12]

Ha ha. Where’s your time E machine

[@studebricker2845]

I'll keep my Studebaker, thanks...

[@floyjoy]

This is pure entertainment. This TV show has a radio feel to it. It was well produced.

[@bobthetvfan]

The show started on radio in 1947 and aired on both radio and television from 1950-60. The radio and television versions were on different nights, and although the same contestants appeared on both, some sight gags were eliminated from the radio show.

[@marciahickok6537]

@@bobthetvfan jhk

[@ahashdahnagila6884]

@Ray Carroll There were a number of TV programs that were "simulcast", back in the late 1940s until sometime in the mid-1950s. (So, they were produced with the radio listener in mind, too.) The Burns & Allen radio spot was actually more entertaining, to me, than its simultaneous TV broadcast. 'The Lone Ranger' was also simulcast on both radio & TV (1949-1954). >>> The TV series ended in 1957. 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet had a long run, on radio, and was simulcast on TV when its television run began in 1952. Production was different for simulcast programs because radio listeners had to be able to "visualize" what was going on...

[@mr.blackhawk142]

And Groucho has the POIFECT face for....radio!

[@francisbusa1074]

Go 49ers!

[@empinball4638]

How clever do you have to be to carry an entire show based off your wit and personality. Groucho was a genius.

[@sebastianplugaru5417]

+EM Pinball it's easy, you need to be relaxed.... he's smoking, u see...not a problem

[@curlytoes22]

+Sebastian Plugaru - until Mary made him dispose of it

[@kevinjudy7218]

Pinball is right.

[@N33dyu8]

Definitely smart, but he had writers I'm sure.

[@markschildberg1667]

Groucho had two writers who interviewed the contestants. They wrote some one-liners for Groucho if he wanted to use them. To be sure, he ad libbed lots of jokes, but he wanted some material ready in the interest of professionalism.

[@WolverinePete]

That is literally something you dont see everyday. Groucho respecting his elders. Lol

[@amdg2023]

I miss these people, they had integrity, faith and they loved America.

[@cynthiaahern9081]

I had to see this again. That ol' Mary giving Groucho the business was fantastic. Not many times in his career did he not have the last word.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

The old BATTLE-AX won Round 1!

[@HerbWalker]

Mrs Sackett must have been the ONLY woman to ever make Groucho lose the cigar! :) Bless her heart

[@jacquelynking2184]

@AJ T. By choice? Is that near Oakland? Lol

[@jacquelynking2184]

Groucho was SO respectful of her!!

[@WorldFamousDJFish]

I love that she finally got to answer a question and she was right.

[@dorissetto4343]

Lol ! She was priceless!

[@lostintime8651]

She's a hoot 🤣

[@shaun5944]

I very much enjoyed watching this, classic stuff Groucho Marx was a natural, the dear old lady was great, Idaho, she got it!

[@timjohnson1199]

I even liked the commercial!

[@mikestanyer6175]

so did i and im from the uk i felt so good

[@texasgina]

My grandparents and my mom and aunts and uncles were born in Idaho. And then when my mom was a little girl they moved to California where I was born and raised

[@mr.blackhawk142]

WHOdaho???

[@nelsonvargas7821]

I love the honesty of the little old lady .

[@chriswaters3442]

People from the 19th and early 20th centuries have a very different aura about them than post-war generations. We are fortunate to be able to see and hear them through video. The clarity of their speech is remarkable and the lack of fillers is delightful.

[@armandomejiatakara818]

He HAD no choice. He had to quench that cigar....and put the 2nd one back in his pocket. Those were the good ole days

[@PeteRltr]

Man, that "Groucho" was great!!! I'm so old I remember him.. I'm laughing.

[@greengrassofhome]

"I haven't seen a banker pay that much interest since the boom of '87". The highlight for me was all the bank jokes. Truly hilarious stuff. 😃

[@johndoe-bt1ll]

the funny thing to me is that he means 1887

[@robertdemitro1520]

Mary was a tough customer ! I never seen Groucho speechless , Mary caught him off guard . Lol

[@robertsandwick9253]

Robert Downey Jr to bathe dhawter

[@robertdemitro1520]

@@robertsandwick9253 : What do you mean ?

[@sampatterson2194]

@@robertdemitro1520 yumm

[@electronwave4551]

Respect for pioneers and elders was very high back then. Groucho used his 'silence' to involve the audience, while thinking to himself how to proceed with the comedy, making sure never to accidentally give offense.

[@robertdemitro1520]

@@electronwave4551 : yes ! But Groucho could think on his feet, fast ! The stuff he would dream up was orginal and funny , but true !

[@anthonyogata3828]

How I found this completely by accident, how great it is!

[@lilibethdoherty295]

Groucho on his death bed said his final words, "This is no way to live" A true talent all the great ones make it look so easy because of a fabulous Personality!

[@michaelbarlow6610]

@Lilibeth Doherty. When George Fenneman visited Groucho when Groucho was in very poor health in his remaining months, Fenneman helped Groucho over to his bed and Groucho said to him, "You always were a lousy dancer Fenneman"! Lol!

[@jazzmanchgo]

There are several different versions of Groucho's last words. Another one is that a nurse came into his room in the hospital and said, "Mr. Marx, we just want to see if you have a temperature." He was so weak he could barely speak by this time, but he managed to whisper, "Don't be silly, Everyone has a temperature." According to his biographer Stefan Kanfer, that was Groucho's last joke.

[@michaelbarlow6610]

@@jazzmanchgo . An even better response by Groucho to the nurse's statement that they just wanted to see if Groucho had a temperature would have been, "Are you planning to elevate it?".

[@lilibethdoherty295]

@@jazzmanchgo I would never join a club that would have me as a member!

[@jazzmanchgo]

@@lilibethdoherty295 Well, that makes two of us! 😁

[@Ghostmanriding]

I'm in shock. Groucho upstaged and owned by a little old lady!

[@rugfixr]

Groucho was the stage

[@kenipe99]

"If you dispose of the cigar, I'll thank you." Groucho could not but laugh as with the rest of us.. Too funny!

[@LindaKordich]

Honestly, I loved the way Groucho respected the older lady. He was a real gentleman in this instance.

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

Indeed! Not very typically Groucho-like at all.

[@jonnamechange6854]

However, it is not seemly to ask a lady her age..

[@FizzVizard]

Linda Kordich If I was him I would have been tempted to point out that breathing was a very useful hobby to have ,at her age! He missed one there!

[@motogriso1]

Linda Kordich Grabbing her cheek didn’t seem too respectful.

[@camwilliams2827]

You look hot in pic

[@Mritalicsmine]

a showstopper: 18:46 "and if you'll dispose of the cigar I'll thank you."

[@hewitc]

This corny humor never appealed to me.

[@jmmahony]

The fact that she objected to him opening another cigar even though he wasn't going to light it makes me think maybe the old spinster just didn't like anything that's cigar shaped.

[@JOHN----DOE]

how many of his guests wanted to say this but lacked the moxie?

[@SheriSoltes]

She said it everywhere and lived to 96. Smart!

[@roncote215]

One of the best contestants ever-The old lady that puts Groucho in his place !!!

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

And Groucho loves it, too!

[@simonlivsey7425]

The day groucho got "out-grouchoed" !

[@simonlivsey7425]

Groucho got schooled!

[@007gunlogo]

...and as the cigar was part of his trademark look while on stage, he was a very good sport to put it away. A true gentleman.

[@jmmahony]

@@007gunlogo The fact that she objected to him opening another cigar even though he wasn't going to light it makes me think maybe the old spinster just didn't like anything that's cigar shaped ;)

[@Shadowpixy]

“And if you would dispose of the cigar, I’ll thank you.” LMAO I Love this lady. Born in 1876. Wow too cool.

[@gofanman8455]

Its 1875. She died 1969

[@RamiroBrandan]

thanks for this! I'm from Argentina and I admire to Groucho's sense of humor

[@kathleenhorn2441]

Used to watch this when I was a kid. Remember Beat the Clock too and more.

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Kathleen👋, How are you doing?

[@madred_versustheworld]

You said the magic word! Congratulations you are a winner!

[@smoog]

George has such a sonorous voice. very relaxing

[@henningandersen9027]

Could probably have made a good hypnotist.

[@maryperez1235]

smoog weird eyebrows

[@themadbadger2920]

Yes, I just started listening to old radio shows like "Gunsmoke" and "Dragnet", and the announcer during the commercial breaks was George Fenneman for "Lucky Strike" and "Chesterfield" cigarettes!

[@zeldasmith6154]

@@themadbadger2920 His voice is so great.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@smoog, I LEARNED a NEW word today! :P

[@FigaroHey]

The guy from Salvador might at least have glanced at his partner before answering. But that's how it was... I think George Fenniman got that award for being the most long-suffering, patient announcer in television.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Hey Figaro, George was a good-looking d00d too!

[@circlecloud11]

I found myself laughing a lot through this. Groucho's time is timeless he was such a comic genius!

[@walterweddle7644]

No comedian in 2021 nears the art of Groucho Marx!

[@angelacarleton9575]

It's one thing to be a comic but respect should be shown to women of various age and he over-step her boundaries by touching her cheek as if she was some child? If it were me, I would have bitten his finger.LOL

[@mcon1964]

@@angelacarleton9575 It was a different time.

[@JDAfrica]

I can see now where David Letterman based his skills on… very similair in manner and comedy

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

His timing is perfect.

[@j.503]

Groucho was so witty. “They’re writing Johnson? I happen to know Johnson, he can’t even read!”

[@jacquelynking2184]

"He must get a lot of mail" LOL

[@wretchedjohn6825]

Let's hope the Johnson technique hasn't been lost forever :-)

[@mr.blackhawk142]

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[@rolandjohansson2714]

The old spinster is a gem.

[@blank4227]

"The Bank of America is a very big bank, as it so happens I've got $32 there myself." DECADES later and it's still hilarious!

[@PickleJello]

It gets funnier as $32 becomes less and less.

[@MissBee13]

Al Capwn I think BoA screwed Groucho over during the depression. So he was remarkably polite to Bill.

[@furtim1]

$32 in 1954 buying power is about $300 in 2017 buying power.

[@johngreen3543]

@@furtim1 Rents were 40 a month back then, today a crummy 1 bedroom in a decent location costs about $1,000.

[@furtim1]

@@johngreen3543 Depends on where you are, of course. My 50% share of renting a newly built duplex in town within 2 miles of the college with a friend (2 bed/2ba) was $325. That was 15 yrs ago, though...

[@lucyrosevelt5274]

I Love this spunky old Lady :)

[@heathergustar638]

The greatest generation

[@aidennewell4034]

@@heathergustar638 Hello Heather, How are you doing?

[@solohoh]

My favorite -- we see a very pleasant side of humanity in these shows.

[@solohoh]

The second contestant, Shirley J. Lestelle (1928 - 1999), is my all time favorite. She moved near me -- to Grass Valley, CA -- I would have gone to see her if I knew. Groucho was at his best in this show.

[@williamrich7638]

18:46 That old lady out smarted Groucho Marx. No easy feat, and funny!

[@keithnaylor1981]

Just wonderful! I cannot think of anyone here in the UK who could handle a show like this today and make it so good!

[@Sweetestsadist]

Did Jimmy Carr move out?

[@kenwest7]

I have always known that pens are tested by "Johnson " because I saw this actual show in the 50s. It popped just now after I was looking at a KZbin hockey video. Magic.

[@tkmaz]

Annie reminds me of my grandma. She was tall, I saw pictures of her in the same clothing, and she was shy...yet witty.

[@EddieLeal]

That first lady was so nervous. Her arms barely moved. 😁

[@KT-sq2ml]

Love these old shows! Groucho was always a favorite of my grandfather and watching him in action always brings a smile to my face.

[@BigBoshV]

"Yes, but by this time he'd have had the lunch" 🤣

[@bennystropicalswimmigwolf8691]

we very much enjoyed watching this Thanks for the laughter very good show

[@christineforbing5302]

Groucho was the best. Yes he was a very witty intellegent man.

[@sherrydockery9933]

A little intimidating.. Johnny Carson still rules!

[@xploration1437]

A creep

[@judyshiey6]

You can see your picture on Facebook when I am so thankful I am happy

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

When I was growing up, this show was already very old. I was too young to know the answers to the questions asked by Groucho, but recognized his genius (and kindness). His shows had already aired before I was born. It always gave me a curious feeling of deja vu that kind of scared me but mostly made me realize that the world has been around for a long time, that we are part of something bigger than ourself.

[@liamroberts9047]

Hello Susan👋, How are you doing?

[@jazzmanchgo]

Reminds us how great Groucho was as a straight man -- that's the role he played opposite Chico and Harpo in the movies, and he fell into it elegantly here.

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

One of Groucho's less obvious strengths on YBYL was that he knew when to lay back and let the contestants take center stage.

[@andrewsrenson1212]

groucho had a very clear & calm speaking voice

[@britainluver431]

May you always be remembered Groucho, as a great comedian, Where would this world be without him.

[@TheSean7564]

Born in '64 and regret having missed these days! The people of those days had no idea of the "good old days" they had!

[@clayguy1]

I remember my dad bought a De Soto Adventurer in 1956.. That car was a dream to ride in... Push button Drive and Electric eye lights dimmer..

[@10Matic]

push button drive...my neighbor had a car that had push button drive but it was not a De Soto...the memories

[@sherrybirchall8677]

I had a car with a push button drive. It was a '64 Dodge Dart. I loved that car.

[@Redmenace96]

The car commercials are awesome! Thanks for keeping them in the program.

[@SmileyCrossbones]

"are you busy tonight?" "yes"

[@michaelmerta8956]

Great to see the old show and go back and laugh it up

[@ferrethome]

This is the funniest of the You Bet Your Life shows I know of.

[@louisep5178]

Mary was born in 1876. What a terrific interaction between her and Groucho. Groucho was the very best comedian👌👏

[@VallaMusic]

when the old spinster from choice tells Groucho to dispose of the cigar - priceless - Groucho is so genuinely delighted with the genius of her comic delivery at his expense - the best comic bested

[@jovetj]

But, she was serious. And polite about it.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Valla, jou calling him a bestid? :P

[@lottasunshine1325]

I can't imagine calling a single woman a spinster today. Anyway, I honestly thought she was 90. I'm in my 70s and most women my age don't look nearly that old. (no, I haven't had cosmetic surgery or Botox!)

[@VallaMusic]

@@lottasunshine1325 i have been wondering if i might be the only person on this planet who has noticed the worldwide phenomena going on all around us - it seems so obvious to me - anyone who is older (as I am) would have to be blind or not trust their powers of observation if they do not notice - what i am trying to say is that yes it is true when i was a child that people truly LOOKED OLDER at middle age and in their senior years - and then things shifted - now more middle age and senior people truly look YOUNGER than their grandparents and great grandparents did at the same ages so many decades ago - phrases like '60 is the new 40' came into fashion around 20 years or so ago - you see what i am getting at ? - i am talking about a real energetic shift that has been happening in this world - i call it the transition from old earth to heaven on earth - a literal return to Eden - a return (I am sorry to say) that certain dark forces in this world are trying their best to screw up for humanity

[@lassehansen3798]

@@VallaMusic That's kooky talk!

[@PokeySoggybottom]

encomium (plural encomiums): glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise. I have nothing but encomiums for Groucho's inimitable wit and quiz master prowess! I can't believe how marvellous these old shows are! My best KZbin find to date!

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! This is the most complete collection of YBYL episodes you'll find anywhere (minus 36 eps released on DVD by Shout Factory over 10 years ago).

[@jaelge]

The second lady contestant was absolutely adorable. I would love to have met someone like that in my life. Lovely girl!

[@mariangelasp1168]

I agree with you. You can't find people like the second lady anymore. Class is gone, trash is in.

[@Avenuehebert]

Had the same thoughts about her. Fifteen years later the poor woman was to lose her 19 year-old son in Viet Nam.

[@jaelge]

@@Avenuehebert: Here I am six years after my original comment to ask you how you happened across that information.

[@jaelge]

@@Avenuehebert: Amazing. How do we know the two ladies are the same though?

[@richardshultis9626]

Cant help but notice how respectfully people dressed in those days.

[@Ronins5thElement]

You mean boring...yes, I agree! 😂 First thing I thought when I saw the audience was thank God I didn't live in the 40s and 50s...🤣🤣

[@steffybabes]

I did live back then. We would always watch this show.

[@camdentownjohn]

To a British viewer it's incredible to see Groucho in the course of a programme, plugging a commercial organisation.

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

Yes, I can see how it would appear odd to someone from the UK. That's just how TV worked here in that era. The commercials and mentions of the sponsor were sometimes integrated into the programs, and even when they weren't, the stars of the shows often appeared in commercial segments.

[@csurname]

Podcast hosts are doing it again

[@TheDcgj45]

Groucho sure has a quick wit The old lady wouldn't take any shit! Wonderful!

[@satori03]

one of the best wits...EVER!

[@ronmcgill7402]

He used cue cards on some episodes.

[@TheDcgj45]

Maybe he did? I don't know nor do i care. Groucho was a Genius!!!!

[@ronmcgill7402]

Yeah I agree.

[@dashercronin]

What a great wit and very sensitive with his guests.Read Harpo's autobiography recently. The brothers learned in a hard school.

[@jimlaguardia8185]

dashercronin .Dashercronin14 I feel like one of the last in America to have learned well from that school. Today’s people don’t have a clue.

[@sarjenkac7476]

You DO NOT want to miss this! This little old lady owns Grouch like a BOSS! But I gotta tell you, he showed RESPECT for women which we completely do not see today. Absolutely enjoyable to watch :)

[@robertcampbell8088]

YOU ARE RIGHT THERE IS NO RESPECT FOR WOMEN FROM TRUMP. HE IS A DISGUSTING HUMAN WHOSE MOUTH NEEDS TO BE WASHED OUT TO ELIMINATE HIS CRUDE AND HURTFUL WORDS HE SPEWS.

[@sidhayes6168]

@@robertcampbell8088 Thanks for yelling

[@francesbernard2445]

Groucho had the best wit I have ever seen on screen. Never got to meet him in person.

[@TheSongDuck]

I loved this show as a kid, and I could watch every episode over and over.

[@MrBROTHERFELDER]

I don’t care if this was staged, it was smooth as silk!

[@juib4294]

Mary Sackett is priceless! Solid New England stock.

[@mizera_mykle]

Indeed she was!

[@n1ksf]

Her GG grandfather was an officer during the American Revolution

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@n1ksf An "Officer And A Gentleman"?

[@n1ksf]

@@mr.blackhawk142 His record in the War of the Revolution reads: Sacket, David, Westfield, Ensign, in Capt. Malcomb Henry's Co., Col. David Brewer's (9th) Regt. Company return dated Oct. 7, 1775. Also recommended in Committee of Safety at Cambridge June 17, 1775, that said officer be commissioned by Congress. Also Ensign Capt. Malcomb Henry's Co., David Brewer's Regt., muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1771 (sic); engaged Aug. 9, 1775; service 2 mos. 3 weeks, 6 days. David Sacket (8/31/1743-6/6/1838) from Westfield. Served as ensign in Captain Malcom Henry's company, Colonel David Brewers 9th regiment; muster roll dated I August 1775; enlisted 9 May 1775; service 2 months 3 weeks 6 days; recommended in Committee of Safety at Cambridge, 17 June 1775, that said officers be commissioned by Congress. He was commissioned by Congress as an Ensign. His commission was signed by Joseph Warren, President Pro-temp dates 19 May 1775 and served till January 1776. when he was again commissioned by Congress as a 2nd lieutenant. His commission was signed by John Hancock. He served in Captain Warham Parks'company, in Colonel Ebenezer Learned's 3rd Continental Infantry Regiment from 1 January 1776 till 31 December 1776. He served in the following battles-Bunker Hill, Dorchester Heights, Rochester, Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Princeton.

[@community1949]

I was 4 years old when this came on and was not allowed to stay up and watch these programs - my sister and I were in bed by 7:00 pm.

[@thisisme3238]

Miss Sackett was a trip! Got by saying ANYTHING to Groucho!

[@notanfningain]

Never thought I'd see the day when Groucho would get owned ;-)

[@christineforbing5302]

What do you mean by owned? Didn't know he was.

[@-danR]

@@christineforbing5302 It's an expression; it's been around for years.

[@-danR]

That has to be the only time anyone actually made him ditch the cigar on the show.

[@charleslee1960]

He had it coming

[@101Volts]

@@christineforbing5302 It kind of means "one-upped" or "was bested by." It's been a phrase mostly with online video game playing since maybe 1999 - 2005, and I don't understand how it got started.

[@maureen5540]

Omg the old crow cracks me up........She has it going on

[@americanpatriot9865]

George had a very good announcing voice

[@nelsonvargas7821]

I'm so glad the little old lady won $90 dollars .

[@SheriSoltes]

Geography was a terrible category for a guy from Australia. Ms. Sagette saved that team

[@garyfrancis6193]

$90 was about$900 then. Almost enough to buy a Groucho Special at your local DeSoto Plymouth dealer. There might not be many left.

[@WondrousEarth]

A great program, real people. Groucho at his best ☺

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yup, nuthin' like real FAKE peoples!

[@brianbommarito3376]

It’s a pleasant surprise for Groucho when he comes across someone with as much wit as him.

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

This was a TERRIFIC VIDEO thank you for sharing. The laughter was fantastic. Always loved Groucho.

[@wendystarita7996]

And Wow, an overthrown presidents son won the GAME. He simply exuded Cool. And smart. I was hoping he'd win. What a nice program.

[@mizera_mykle]

"He simply exuded cool" Your entire comment is wonderful with the above quote by you describing him to a T. 😎 Like you I was hoping good things for him. That is *after* my brain collected itself from his casually spoken remark about his father.

[@wendystarita7996]

@@aidennewell4034 Huh? What? Is this some kind of KZbin flirtation method? I'm flattered but at the same time concerned. Could I be so forward as to suggest you get a Real Life and save your flirtation for people you really know and meet? Good luck.

[@SlimKeith11]

@@wendystarita7996 Wow. Entitled/self-centered much? It's not attractive.

[@wendystarita7996]

@@SlimKeith11 Each to their own.

[@bkim51]

@@wendystarita7996 what a jerk reply.

[@greghall606]

I am SO gratified to find your channel. Thank you. I think Groucho is timeless and as funny or funnier than anyone in the comedy business today! New subscriber right NOW!

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

Thanks, Greg! Good timing-- I have one more "new" episode to post, very soon. It's been close to impossible finding any more of the shows I know still exist that I don't have copies of. This one comes directly from another viewer. I will probably be posting it this weekend!

[@greghall606]

His mind was so quick.

[@johndieni4741]

Groucho Marx - You Bet Your Life

[@johndieni4741]

Groucho Marx - You Bet Your Life

[@stephencollard505]

Greg Hall

[@mikecronis]

Amazing! Much better than "Dancing with the Stars", eh?

[@sonyaweinreis3658]

You betcha your life😀😀

[@helenglover8643]

He could have lift that 100$ question to her they probably would have got 190

[@margiecarol2944]

I won't disagree.

[@bruzrkgro-malog2953]

Well that ain't very hard...

[@arlenesheffield1136]

Hilarious.

[@judithhorton839]

Never get enough of Groucho! Brings back a carefree time of my life. I was 15 years old.

[@postatility9703]

After watching lots of Groucho,I've come to realize what a master of wit and timing he was.This came from his innate genius ,as well his years on the stage and screen.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

How....ordinary.

[@thelakeman5207]

It was sooo good seeing this show again. Thanks for posting. I remember this from the 60's.

[@blainj5687]

Mary Sackett: July 8, 1875 - Jan 31, 1969

[@sassytoonsball-ruck58]

She was delightful & the most entertaining & got the only correct answer for them... and the breather exercises were impressive - don’t know many 78 yr olds who can do that with so much spunk

[@JOHN----DOE]

My heroine. A true old-fashioned, sharp-tongued, independent Yankee. Few could reduce Groucho to his knees like this.

[@scottlee9373]

94 yrs old when she passed. They built them tough in those days.

[@danny75461]

If she had lived 6 months longer she would have seen the Moon Landing.

[@cefcat5733]

As a kid I didn't understand a bit of the discussion or jokes. My parents roared with laughter. Dad is 97 and he will enjoy seeing this again I'm sure.

[@henrystrauss168]

$3,230 in 1954 is equal to over $48,000 today. That was a shyt load of dinero for answering a couple of questions. Good for them! Love Groucho!

[@Patrick3183]

Miss Sackett rules

[@ronaldcrenfro4637]

The first couple made plans for a date before the show...wow

[@sylviatoy9034]

My father was a DeSoto Plymouth dealer. We never missed this program.

[@netmatrix75]

The hell!!??? The lady had full time chipmunk voice!!!! Wooo!!!! 78 year old Mary Sackett is super feisty!!! 🤣🤣

[@imrlaps7097]

I love how the accents back then were so lovely and unique and different from our accents today. They talked so special back then! Also, the announcer has an absolutely beautiful voice.

[@finnjosh9444]

Local accents and colloquialisms have largely been lost all over the world due in large part since the advent of television. We are ending up with one awful global accent.

[@wassilij6]

one of the most funny comedian highlights in a TV show - ever!

[@USAtoElsewhere]

"Can you support a wife?" Its a good thing I was not an adult in 1954. I probably wouldn't have lived long from the stress of my anger.

[@stephenwoehr6500]

"No, actually he was the president." LOL -- Cannot get over that!