You Bet Your Life (1950) USA
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Studio:FilmCraft Productions
Rating:8.5 (411 votes)
Date Added:2017-01-31
Awards:Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
Genre:Comedy, Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
IMDb:0042171
Duration:30
Aspect Ratio:1.33 : 1
Sound:Mono
LAC code:300010896
DVD or VHS:DVD
Original:original
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Groucho Marx  ...  Himself - Host / ... (197 episodes, 1950-1961)
George Fenneman  ...  Himself - Announcer / ... (197 episodes, 1950-1961)
Summary: You Bet Your Life was taken from Groucho's radio series of the same name. It was inspired after Groucho had done an improvisational scene with Bob Hope on radio. The idea was the same as it later was with Bill Cosby: to invite people on and have an unrehearsed conversation with them. Groucho could always be counted on to enliven the banter with his unique blend of comedy and wit. After talking with Groucho for several minutes, the contestants chose quiz questions from a category they had preselected and, if they answered them correctly, won money.