You Bet Your Life
*You Bet Your Life* is an American quiz show that aired on both radio and television. The original and best-known version was hosted by Groucho Marx of the Marx Brothers, with announcer and assistant George Fenneman. The show debuted on ABC Radio in October 1947, then moved to CBS Radio in September 1949 before making the transition to NBC-TV in October 1950. Because of its simple format, it was possible to broadcast the show simultaneously on the radio and on television. In 1960, the show was renamed *The Groucho Show* and ran a further year. Most episodes are in the public domain. The play of the game, however, was secondary to the interplay between Groucho, the contestants, and occasionally Fenneman. The program was rerun into the 1970s, and later in syndication as *The Best of Groucho*. As such, it was the first game show to have its reruns syndicated.
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Betina Consolo
as Self - Elderly Husband Hunter
Chico Marx
as Self - Prom Commercial
Groucho Marx
as Self - Host
George Fenneman
as Self - Announcer
Melinda Marx
as Self - Groucho's Daughter
Tuulikki Woods
as Self - Finnish Housewife
Joe Gold
as Self - Most Perfect Man 1956
Rowena Hiemstra
as Self - Dancer
Harpo Marx
as Self - Prom Commercial
Marilyn Burtis
as Self - Assistant
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