
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.
Good for family night, kids, having on in the background and a comfort rewatch.
39 episodes
5 Oct 195037 episodes
4 Oct 195138 episodes
18 Sept 195239 episodes
17 Sept 195340 episodes
16 Sept 195439 episodes
29 Sept 195539 episodes
27 Sept 195639 episodes
26 Sept 195739 episodes
25 Sept 195839 episodes
24 Sept 195939 episodes
22 Sept 1960Best in season 8 (IMDb 8.8), weakest in season 5 (7.7).
Stories with the same pull, one episode at a time.
A different format. A familiar feeling.