You Bet Your Life #54-08 First female Mayor of Newport Beach (Secret word 'Chair', Nov 4, 1954)

[@toniwalker5345]

I LOVE watching his show! I laugh constantly & the contestants are hilarious & they don’t even know they are. Of course Groucho with his quick wit & expressions are priceless. It’s not only entertaining but educational, I like guessing the answers. Sure miss him, he was one of a kind.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Thank you, I am hooked. Love ❤️ Groucho 😂

[@keithnaylor1981]

No tonic from a bottle can match the uplifting benefit of this show!

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

People being people is so refreshing

[@roby72s]

Indra Devi was a well know international yoga teacher. She passed away, in Buenos Aires in 2002 at the age of 102. I hope that Carol had a good life.

[@GeneRogers-xl9um]

The young man lives at the Chino Boys’ Republic which is famous especially that Steve McQueen in his youth lived there. It was a home for “wayward “ boys! McQueen never forgot the boys there and would visit and donate money and time. Chino is a city east of Los Angeles located in the Chino Hills.

[@nicholasjanke3476]

Groucho was born in 1890 and died in 1977. It's amazing to think that in the lifetime of just one person, the U.S. went from horse drawn carriages, Indian tribes living in teepee, settlers, Mathew Brady photography-to atomic bombs, spaceships, colour tv, jet air craft, computers! He died without ever finding out that his brother Gummo had died monthes earlier.

[@kevinjudy2210]

This show isn't about the quiz, it's about GROUCHO'S inimitable interviewing hysterics!!!

[@1949LA-ARCH]

You are 100% correct 😊

[@loissimmons6558]

I was curious as to the identity of the attractive dark-haired woman seen with Groucho in some of the video from his European vacation. Based on pictures in Google images, it would appear that the woman was Eden Hartford Marx, Groucho's third wife. They were married on 7/17/1954, just a few months before this episode of YBYL was recorded. Perhaps this holiday was really their honeymoon trip? (We know it had to be recorded after the end of the 1954 baseball season in late September of that year, because when he talks to Indra Devi and make an oblique reference to Yogi Berra, he mentions that he plays for a team that USED to win the pennant. The Yankees finished second to Cleveland that year.) When they were married, Eden was 24 and Groucho was 63. They were divorced in 1969 (which was when Erin Fleming came into Groucho's life as his companion and eventually caretaker of Groucho against the wishes of other members of the Marx family). Ms. Hartford passed away in 1983, 6 years after Groucho died.

[@kevinjudy7218]

Lois Simmons wow. great info. now i am curious

[@ilanamillion8942]

Groucho and Eden were married the very same day and year as my parents.

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@ilanamillion8942 👀 cool!

[@justinmay3451]

According to a DVD set that I have, Episode #54-06 (two before this one) was filmed on 9/8/1954. Not sure how often they filmed episodes.

[@TKeffeler]

Age difference 39.5 years

[@farmertice7064]

I have "LIfe With Groucho" as well as other books by Arthur Marx. In a word... EXCELLENT!

[@kevinkettell1092]

you can learn alot from this show.

[@MrMenefrego1]

yerp

[@MrMenefrego1]

Pretty darn clever of Groucho 👀 to get the sponsor, DeSoto to pay for his honeymoon by doing a few commercials there! Groucho went to Europe with his blushing bride Eden Hartford, Groucho's third wife. They were married on 7/17/54, a couple of months before this episode of 'YBYL' was aired. I hope they found happiness!

[@larryleventhal4833]

Blushing!🤣

[@stevebartley8594]

My parents got a della robbia wreath annually for over 50 years. beautiful wreaths

[@poetcomic1]

Why would that couple pick the Bible quiz when they no less about the Bible than most ten year olds of the time.

[@SkyKingofMaricopa]

I wondered the same thing, unless the other remaining topics were totally foreign to them.

[@Flippyboy]

I actually read Groucho's son's book. It's a very interesting book and you can see how the guy really fights for his individuality under the legend that is his father. Chico and Groucho's last girlfriend were the villains of the book.

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Well, Groucho really cared for Erin Fleming. He said she made his life worth living...despite what his son thought.

[@manp1039]

Carrol W Hall (at 20:04) story was very interesting. I am a hobbyist genealogist.. and researched their family tree It appears they lived until 2015. I am presuming circumstances leading to being where they were due to residual effects of the great depression and their parents not having money to provide for their children? They seemed very good-natured and kind and a thoughtful person.

[@darryle-ov4oy]

Beautiful woman back in the day 😊

[@Gosperella26]

I lobe how some of the things i didn't know he didn't seem to. Nice to learn things with him

[@519djw6]

I wish Groucho had asked Indra Devi how she found her way from Latvia to India. That's quite a trek!

[@groovydayboy769]

Devi's fascination with India began at 15 when she read a book by poet-philosopher Rabindranath Tagore and a yoga instruction book by Yogi Ramacharaka. In Berlin, she worked as an actor in The Blue Bird, touring Europe, and accepted a proposal of marriage from the banker Herman Bolm, on condition she could first go to India; he agreed and paid for the trip. She set off on 17 November 1927, crossing India from south to north, wearing a sari for the first time, sitting on the floor and eating with her fingers. She came back three months later, a changed woman, speaking only of India, and returned Bolm's engagement ring. She soon went back to India, selling her valuables to pay for the trip. There is a Wikipedia page devoted to Indra Devi. You can Goggle it or go here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indra_Devi

[@519djw6]

@@groovydayboy769 Thank you for the information!

[@ldlef]

@@519djw6 You're welcome. There are so many amazing people on that appeared on YBYL with with Groucho.

[@tracimarks8009]

At either 8:18 or 8:19 it sounds like the woman says “What the hell?” When she’s discussing the answer to the question with her teammate.

[@SkyKingofMaricopa]

It does sound like that or something similar. Hard to believe Dora may be 54 there. As with nearly all the contestants bk then, they look so much older.

[@Groucho-tg1tx]

When is that new Desoto coming out??

[@CD-db1zo]

I want one too!

[@haggis655]

Actually the Ten Commandments occur in both Exodus and Deuteronomy, not just Exodus.

[@zapkvr]

theres another 644 commandments in the Pentateuch

[@kevinkettell1092]

moses made alot of laws didnt he . bless you.

[@loissimmons6558]

Correct! Too bad you weren't taking the quiz. Unfortunately, one of them said Exodus and the other said Leviticus and they went with the wrong one.

[@loissimmons6558]

Actually, according to the Bible, the laws were handed down to Moses by God. But when you think about it, less than 700 laws to guide both the civil and religious life of the 12 tribes pales in comparison to the United States. If you go to the Library of Congress website, there is a page that deals with the fact that many people ask them how many Federal laws are there. The answer: they don't know. There are too many to count. And then add to that all the state laws, county laws, city and town and village laws and you have quite a contrast. It also means it is almost impossible to not break a law at some point. There is a civil liberties organization that estimates that the average American commits 2-3 felonies a day.

[@zapkvr]

Lois Simmons why do do many of the laws of the bible deal with food and sex?

[@louisep5178]

Does anyone know what happened to Joan? Did she get married.

[@yannschonfeld5847]

That's the question i have been wondering about.

[@harlow743]

Met Arthur Marx (Groucho's Son) at a book signing

[@Russ4704]

The gal was very smart and very pretty.

[@cookie5335]

5:58 he looks 50 55. How old did he say hecwas?

[@MrMenefrego1]

It's a shame that back in the 1950's he didn't think to give those 2,000 chicken dinners to the homeless.

[@Solitaryman70]

j.d. di giusto , Homelessness was very rare back then, perhaps giving the dinners to a Soup Kitchen would have sufficed versus the homeless.

[@poetcomic1]

Even back then, poisoning the poor with spoiled chicken is not considered 'charity'.

[@5thdimension625]

Back in those bays they were called “bums”.

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@poetcomic1 If he had given them the dinners *BEFORE* they went bad then it would have worked. I can't believe I had to even explain that to you, *DUH!*

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@5thdimension625 LOL! They sure were... I can still remember my father decrying "all of the damned bums!".

[@SuperWinterborn]

Oh, yeah! Where *do* they raise the filters, Mr. Stewart? ;)

[@nicholasjanke3476]

I've always loved Groucho Marx. Well you think about it he's really the only Marx brother who could carry on a solo act.I don't know exactly why that was. I've never been a fan of quiz shows but I love this one! And the strange thing is it's not dated at all despite being like sixty years old. In fact none of the Marx Brothers films are dated at all.

[@simontaylor2319]

According to Grouch, Chico was the brains amongst the 5 brothers. I can't imagine Harpo doing a one man show!

[@harlow743]

Chico had his own band and a brief TV Show..............Harpo did some Harp Concerts

[@slade307]

They say "Don't miss the big Chrysler Corporation TV Show each week on another network" and don't say where to find it. I understand why. It's just kinda funny they say "don't miss" and no mention of network or time.

[@davido8056]

Wouldnt be hard to find, with only 3 channels back then...

[@gracious1111]

It was customary not to mention rival TV networks by name in those days. You didn't want to mention the competition, and thereby give them (free) advertising.

[@ledzeppelin27]

I think I heard wednesday nov 17th 20 times this episode

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

ledzeppelin27 In reference to what exactly? It's been a long time since I've watched this episode. I don't remember.

[@ganimber3]

cant believe it took this long for yoga pants to catch on.

[@zapkvr]

why?

[@cookie5335]

5:00 why wouldnt he become a pilot??

[@mauimudpup]

Too many pilots, i had an uncle who was a squadron commander and after he left army/airforce he flew no more

[@simontaylor2319]

"You could go a long way and the sooner you go the better"!

[@Arthur_McGowan]

Groucho couldn't find contestants today who would know who the Vice President is, or what "Greece" is.

[@MrMenefrego1]

Wow.. just how stupid are the people you hang out with?

[@Solitaryman70]

Vincent Fitzpatrick , Everything would be on Q cards today not ad Libbed like back then.

[@harlow743]

or what day it is

[@acousticshadow4032]

"You've got a bigger dragnet than Jack Webb!" LLMMMAAAAAOOOOO!!!

[@rockyjaydog6447]

could you imagine grabbing and kissing a woman now? A lot of the guys when they win they give the lady a kiss. Now you would be sued off the planet.

[@timothycarley2174]

You have to be on hand for the Debut of the All-New Desoto

[@tomsimpson5317]

Wish I owned land there

[@marc108]

Grouch def got Joan

[@Stuart68505]

Great fun.

[@wiedep]

Low audio...

[@yannschonfeld5847]

So whatever became of Joan Rosenthal?

[@SkyKingofMaricopa]

She was probably born in 1928. Could still be alive. In 2011, I actually talked with a contestant who appeared on the show in 1954.

[@martinjones5965]

"Don't be a wacky walker!!!" alright, I'll stop from tomorrow.

[@joesmith-jb4ls]

The DE Soto was a pretty good car

[@sandrauhlein4317]

Joe Smith yes,but in reality it was a piece of junk

[@390rambler]

Teenagers having Gay parties on Newport Beach! LOL!

[@zapkvr]

i know. the sand would be very painful

[@390rambler]

It's The Florida State Flag. It Flew over Tallahassee during the War of Northern Aggression.

[@arttrombley7385]

Dirty minded person.

[@j.criquette3334]

Not to be too picky, but Mike R is yet another one of those people who refuse to believe what the Civil War was all about. First of all, that is not the state flag of Florida. This is the state flag of Florida. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Florida The flag that Mike R refers to was flown when Florida and other southern states seceded from the United States. the "northner agression" that Mike R refers to was a legal nation reunifying itself, unfortunately by force.

[@gracious1111]

@@390rambler The "War of Northern Aggression"?? When you use that name, you make the false claim that it was a war of choice started by the North. If Saddam Hussein were still alive, I am sure he would call the Iraq War "The War of American Aggression", and he would have a pretty good case for doing that. But the South? Not so much... And I will go further. Anyone who wears or displays a flag of rebellion, literal war against the United States, is a traitor. You are a traitor. You hate the United States. You are sorry that the Confederacy lost. You are either sorry that your country (the USA) did not lose a war, or you consider the "CSA" to be your country, and you are sorry it lost. Either way you are disloyal to the United States of America. In short, you are a traitor.

[@E.Carrillo]

Wow, the Mayor chooses the Bible questions and literally got all of the wrong. Maybe choose a different subject lol.

[@cookie5335]

19:33 so shes 60 65

[@cookie5335]

20:18 he looks 25 to 30

[@BinkyTheElf1]

I forgot when the new DeSoto comes out....

[@hopemoody4854]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cookie5335]

12:06 now he looks 60

[@janepatterson6779]

"Chokers" were big then...know what that is. No, not a strangler, lol.

[@freddyfurrah3789]

I have this episode on DVD.

[@cookie5335]

11:31 strange looking

[@cookie5335]

She looks at least 36 10:25

[@GotScout]

Those gay parties in Bal though...

[@individualan287]

It kinda annoys me how he belittles the mayor in the beginning, but she didn't even bat an eye, just answered gracefully. Above it asf.

[@mauimudpup]

Wasnt seen as belittling then abd a woman mayor was unusual.

[@SuperPatrick777]

Didn't know biblical ignorance was so prevalent then ,unbelievable.

[@cookie5335]

She looks 65

[@bleepiestofbloops]

All that talk about Easter and couldn't answer a single Bible question.

[@siriosstar4789]

Groucho is so insulting

[@karenbrandenberger517]

25 dollars was a lot then.

[@grouchomarx-youbetyourlife7476]

About $250 now, not a fortune, but not chump change, either.

[@martinjones5965]

I declare 17 nov world DeSoto day !!! :) :) :)

[@KingVikram]

Were people deaf or forgetful in the 50s? Then why the hell does that guy keep repeating the date over and over and over and over and over!?

[@gracious1111]

To make you remember it. I'll bet long after you finish watching this video you will remember Wednesday, November 17.

[@bobbywimsy6741]

KingVikram I don't know.I don't know. I don't know

[@searchingforlostatoms7191]

Oh, you mean like in 2022 seeing a (non funny) Liberty Mutual commercial every 3 minutes is not repetition

[@wayneprewitt8518]

?

[@SheriSoltes]

Cow killer is a creep

[@mauimudpup]

Why just a typical cowpuncher