You Bet Your Life #59-32 The funniest Baptist preacher Groucho ever hoid ('Book', Apr 28, 1960)
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There's a surprise appearance by someone Groucho wasn't expecting or he probably wouldn't have said some of the things he did. . .
And I still miss the duck.
COUPLE #1: Lena Marciano, mother of Rocky Marciano / Dr. James Brougher, 90 year old Baptist minister who gets off quite a few very funny jokes. A solider from the audience replaces Dr. Brougher in the quiz.
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Episode identification and basic description based on "Tell 'em Groucho Sent You", © 1997 by Mark Petty. Used by permission.
For those wondering, Dr. Brougher passed away in 1967, aged 97. His father was born in 1826, but passed away at a relatively young age of 68. Dr. Brougher had four children, all lived to be at least 77. The youngest two lived to be 96 (Corinna, d.1994) and 101 (James Jr., d.2003).
Thanks for the information. Amazing genes!
He gave a fantastic comedic performance. What a great show. Watch out Groucho! Even Groucho couldn't keep a straight face or move his eyebrows up and down.
My Dad is 97. I will tell him to watch these re-runs ASAP.
Did you hear the one about the centenerian who made it to heaven and upon entering the celestial city stood there in awe and utter amazement at the wonder and the beauty of it all. St. Peter approached him and says, "Pretty impressive isn't it? "I'll say!" says the old man. "And to think that I could have been here 20 years earlier if my wife hadn't put me on that organic food diet."
JAHBLESS.
Groucho definitely was quite amused by this guy's jokes. Great stuff. I was nine years old when this aired. It is nice TH-cam has the good old TV shows when TV was really good. Thanks for these clips.
During this totalitarian lock down, I absolutely love all this old comedy, thank you Groucho!!!
How in God's name can this beautiful moment in comedy history have over 300 dislikes...? It's one of the funniest and touching things I have seen and when was the last time you heard anyone on TV taking about Christ...? Sad but true!
1960 to 2019 and STILL had me laughing my head off! :):) You can't beat good ole wholesome comedy!
I remember seeing this episode when I was about 11 years old (1960?) If this old minister were my grandfather I would be so proud of the way he held his own with Groucho for 20 minutes. the joke he starts at 9:00 is told with the classic style of an old pro. Thanks to Groucho for letting him take the show for a few moments. As funny as Groucho is, he's always a class act.
classic jokes never go out of style
@@frankcianciotta1362 No they just get tired.
@@michaelsalisbury1477 Yeah, especially to those who only have the mental capacity to understand "humor" that involves vulgarity, toilets or jokes about body parts every other word.
"Are you a gay Bachelor, or are you in the Trap?"
The entire question takes on totally different connotations in 2021 LOL
@Sonny Atlas what do you like about it? Be specific
Although at 4:21 he does mention that he goes to "mens' clubs
@@mikepen918 Yeah, before feminism, Men and women realized that they were different and had groups and clubs that were gender specific. They used to realize that men and woman naturally compliment each other before changing it to and "Us vs. Them " attitude. feminism is a cancer.
@@Valkonnen Well said and absolutely true!
I love that when Missus (Rocky's mum) Marciago walks in she literally has the stance of a prize fighter.
Rocky Marciano looked just like his mother!
I have a picture of my grandfather, The Judge, or Hanging Herc', and Rocky Marciano, along with several other guys with too many vowels in their last names .
Even w
And the weight of the highest division at that time. Now we have the super-heavyweight class, which make Marciano appear as a lightweight in comparison as he and most of his contemporarys tipped the scales at under 200 pounds.
What a beautiful old man. His loving way of handling Groucho is impeccable.
How long did Groucho smoke?
OLD SCHOOL class of 69
Groucho was always with or smoking a cigar.
Just like George Burns
Every now and then Grocho meets one who can hold his own, as did the preacher. Very funny. Thanks
i have been very depressed the last week and this made me laugh i needed it . Thank you for posting
tnt Sand Hope things got better for you,depression for any reason can be tough.
a year later Hope you are doing better !!! :)
tnt Sand hope things got better for you !!! Depression is wicked fool
Hopefully you're feeling better
same here! hope you're better now
I feel Groucho had great respect for Dr Brougher, (What a charming character) and he looked seriously shocked when Rocky appeared! His 'personal' interest impressed me - spending the entire show chatting to two people.
Such a fun show! I used to watch this late at night with my now- deceased brother when we were kids. Brought back great memories.
There were a lot of things interesting in this show. One thing is the respect to our servicemen. There is today, but nothing like back then.
from the begging of time war war war will we ever learn?
@@frankcianciotta1362 From the very beginning of time there have been evil men seeking to make war on the innocent. As long as there are evil men, there will be war as long men continue to resist evil.
“Doc, I wanna ask you a question. Have you ever had a transfusion from Milton Berle?” Hilarious!
"That's the kind of man that makes religion worthwhile." I wish everyone who steps into a church this Easter week will come out saying the same thing.
Love how he asked her weight and she gladly answered with 190
I would have said 200 he ll never know the difference
His question references fighter weight categories. The audience made the connection.
Marciano himself fought at about 190 - 195 lbs in his career as I noted above.
This is one of the Best Shows EVER! Thanx 4 sharing! Groucho was the Master Comedian!
Love this Pastor. What a legend!!
The old fella was hysterical, isn’t it magic that we can see and listen to someone who was born in the 1800s?!?
If you check out the "I've got a secret" channel, you can see a guy who was an eyewitness to the Lincoln assassination. That amazed me when I first saw it.
Jim Steele I know! I saw that... I was shocked when I first saw that.
Mary Corder I find that so fascinating. I’m obsessed with talking to people who experienced and know people who experienced decades that I wasn’t around for yet. My dad was born in 1950 and my mom in 1955. What state are you from?
Here's another fun one... John Tyler, 10th president of the US has two grandchildren alive today. (2017). Not bad for someone born in 1790! Both Tyler and one of his sons remarried very late in life to a woman much younger.
Jim Steele Oh, I know!!! That blew my mind when I first heard that!
I hope to meet this man in heaven..... His wit is beyond amazing..... He no doubt has hours of stories that would keep you smiling.... This man knows the Lord .....
I don't want to ruin the surprise, but the unexpected person that puts in a guest appearance was the best thing I've seen in a while. That made my day.
Kind of you to avoid spoilers for a 60 year old game show episode. :) Glad you enjoyed it!
Hilarious. No one could ad lib like Groucho. That 90 year old minister was a riot, as well, almost funnier than Groucho, himself.
"No germs could live on the salary i get" - my motto from now on !
Mine is " I'm so homely she'd rather come along than kiss me goodbye "
I like the joke about the *graves* humor..... 😉 at 7:14
He asked her how much she weighed, I almost died!
And she told him! Wow.
Fantastic episode/great show,a funny show happened to me at home today!!! :) :)
Poor Mrs. Marciano! Standing all this time while the cameras were rolling. People were more patient in those days.
And Groucho offers the man a chair, but not her.
@@misskim2058 He's decades older then her, decent people understand that.
@@misskim2058 he motioned his lap
Dr. Brougher was a very vibrant and vigorous 90 year old. Impressive! Maybe that’s what not drinking can do for you. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this episode.
Amazingly, I just found this out on a Google search -- that Groucho Marx died on August 19, 1977, just one day before my mother died. I was only seven and don't know if I had heard of Groucho yet at that time. I certainly didn't hear about his death then, but I had heard Elvis Presley died on August 16 because everyone was talking about it. Little did I know what was coming next on August 20. She was a domestic abuse victim. Anyway, Groucho was the best, very quick witted. You have to be born with that knack for humor, and he was.
I actually believe Groucho was in his prime at this time😄
People had manners, they were kinder and they had class back in those days. The Bible and Jesus Christ were respected and revered.
They were very respectful I agree. It’s a shame about revering Jesus and the Bible though. Still far too much of that going on today.
Wow, what a man, i wish i had met this Man. What a superstar. Rest well Rev, and Groucho as well.
Poor ol Lena
Its usually the baptists and pentecostal churches that laugh the most. I love the charasmatic places.
I noticed that, I went to a church and expected their praise and worship service to be a little more exciting...They're so deep in the word you'd think they'd have more instruments..since God gives us specific instruments He wants to be worshiped with..but I guess an organ is good enough for them.
Their business relies on the ultimate prank.
So nice to hear good, clean, humor.
that’s entertainment at its best 😂
Very interesting episode. I guess that preacher took up the whole show :)
A match for Groucho.
THIS WAS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY WIFE AND I REALLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO, THANKS FOR POSTING IT - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He’s great, I laughed more than I have in a long time.
"The Baptist choich is gonna get a lot of convoits here tonight. You get the jokes and soimens and I'll take up the collections."
let them earn their keeps!
3:53 “Yes, I’d rather smell perfume then liniment.”
Yes, this is one of the best I've seen!
Quick wit Groucho was.
This guy is really funny! ..and the jokes still work now.:)
I remember Rocky Marciano!!
Absolutely amazing!!!
It seems that Groucho Marx was having to try to keep up with this great preacher. He's great!
that preacher joke priceless
Groucho asking “are you a gay bachelor?”....now there are gay preachers. Times have changed.
This show gave Groucho a chance to play off of and have fun with his considerable improvisational skills as a comedian. He works his best dry wit interacting with a foil. Anyone who walked out onstage from behind the curtain was fair game., lol!
What a preacher ♥️
Groucho was on You Bet Your Life live TV. While his eldest brother Chico was at the hospital where he's very ill at that time,
its really something else to make Groucho laugh and iot was genuine
My great grandfather was 96 in 1960.
@ 9.45-the bit about groups getting sensitive about having jokes made about them--- this, in the 1950's...fast forward 70 years to now...🤦♀️...sensitivity on overdrive!!....😂
The preacher is so funny
Groucho liked it being dished back at him like this elder gent did...nice lol
In 1967, a 90 year old man would have been pretty rare...
Around that 3:57 mark Groucho really kind of broke out of his Groucho character for a moment with his chuckle at the Perfume line. To make someone like him actually, genuinely laugh at a joke would have been awesome.....
90 before fast food lol.
that s when men were men and women were double breasted
Mrs. Marciano is funny.
Again I’d like to hear from Mrs Marciano, if I was Rock I’d call Groucho and let him know I was pissed ! She’s not even in the screen anymore! Now he wins 50 bucks ? Now he asks her how much she weighs? Then he , finally Rock comes out , there’s no way he knew Rock was there , or he wouldn’t have been ignoring his mom ! That pissed me off , obviously he really thought Marciano was a bum ,
I'm so sorry this preacher is gone cause I would love him to do my funeral. lol
The great Rickles came along and blew that out of the water.There wasnt an ethnic group that was safe from his tongue.
Funny thing was, those same ethnic groups all laughed along with everyone else back then, instead of getting all overly-sensitive and offended, and demanding that someone stop him from speaking. And the world was so much more pleasant for everyone, just because people had a sense of humor about themselves.
This is great.
Classy television no cursing , arguing or phony people
This guy is great!
Man this was awesome 👍🏻dandy
Amazing ... " You can't tell a joke about Jews, colored people, Irish," etc... You ought end see us NOW!
Pretty sure that proves it was the same then as now. People complain about bigotry and racism not being accepted anymore. Well, not people so much as racists and bigots.
You can't even say 'coloured person' now. Even though at the time that was considered the polite thing to say.
@@peterpiper7441 You can say "person of color" but God help you if you say "colored person". I don't understand any of it myself.
@@METALITHrevetments We must have Party Approved Correct Thinking Speech.
@@waterheaterservices No doubt.
Wonderful.
If the young man was 25 years old he would be 91 years old...wow
Groucho was 20 years younger but somehow looked older than him!
Insensitive in 1960? What would they think of today?
Brilliant!!!
@ 8:18 That's fascinating they believed the same thing about declining comedy as we do today. We need to learn to laugh at each other and celebrate our differences.
Wow, now what the Preacher said at 8:24 is interesting... We go on about Political Correctness now, not being able to tell Jokes on certain "groups" of People....Sounds like thing like that were happening then too.
Yes, I was very surprised by that too. But I imagine that wasn't happening at the level it is today though.
Keep in mind Chico was a caricature of the italian immigrant. It was soften later to be a vague european. There were plenty of stereotypes of Germans, Japanese, French (Think Mickey Rooney in "Breakfast at Tiffany's")
Chico's character never stopped being Italian. I'm not sure where you would get that from, except from the fact that he became pretty lax about the accent he put on as he got older. But he never stopped playing an Italian.
I think you are correct, it was more of an age thing. But in my defense, in Duck Soup he was Sylvanian, not Italian.
It just seemed to me that Chico was incorporating more of an "every-immigrant" persona, picking up eastern european, even a bit of gypsy mannerism, depending on what the role called for.
From what I read, Chico's Italian and stereotyping was more pronounced on stage when they were fine tuning their act.
I'm currently reading "Life with Groucho" written by Arthur Marx, with notations by Groucho. It's a fascinating read.
Thank you for being a fellow Marxist, and finding these great clips. Also a big fan of Burns and Allen!
You are so correct, Sir. Chico it was said, would actively look for these 'immigrant mannerisms', as he was out and about--and would even frequent places where the most recent arrivals would congregate in order to sharpen his own personal spin on the blended character he was creating. For he felt that ALL, immigrants--regardless of origin, share some common traits.
I so prefer the civility then to the sewer it has become now.
Yup diversity is dividing everyone....
@@FLASHAHOLIC_TV Surely it is money obsession, politics and propaganda, not diversity, that divides - diversity has never yet been accepted, categorization is the sewer, the convenience culture and its sewer civility.
Groucho is the greatest comedian ever...but Dr. Brougher is amazing, 90 years old, intelligent, witty and classy..... and sharper than 99% of people of all ages. And when you can steal the show from Groucho ! What a show, the only undefeated Heavyweight champion, his mama, Dr. Brougher and Groucho......best tv episode ever !!!!!!
Very nice statement!
I know you've most likely seen the one with Phillis Diller?
This is like watching Johnny Carson. If you can make Groucho laugh, you've peaked in life.
Carson used writers Groucho just add libbed absolute genious
Funny they were talking about sensitivity way back then.
*YES!!! I was SHOCKED by that!!!!*
Very different world back then. People were more sensitive to the values and mores at the time. Respect and honor were actually practiced by the population!
I sure wasn't shocked by that personally. I've seen a quote that language changes so fast it's unbelievable and that new words pop up everywhere (the quote was dated 1911) :)
90 years old, and this man still had his fastball.
He was pretty sharp and looked much younger!
A man born during the U.S. Grant administration on television. Even Groucho aside, this is a genuine gem of modern history.
Vic McLaglen There is a video of the last living witness to the Lincoln assassination on one of these old shows. The clip is on TH-cam.
@@voidofbeeswax The show was "I've Got A Secret" with guest Samuel Seymour. It aired 4 years before this episode. th-cam.com/video/1RPoymt3Jx4/w-d-xo.html
Amen. Just DL'd it. And sharp as a tack as well!
VideoNOLA wasn’t the show called you bet your life..
Born the year after Frank Lloyd Wright’s birth.
You can STILL buy Mr. Brougher's book! Amazing! What a great show this was. :)
I have his book. A keepsake.
Me too !! And I actually got an autographed copy… a treasured copy
I have noticed that Groucho was kind toward his guests - never attempted to belittle them, or tell jokes at their expense. class.
very kind Bless Groucho
That's hilarious!
Grouch hides from Rocky!
Groucho never cruel but always witty.
Except asking the lady how much she weighs.
@@sa-oz8gu exactly!!!!! and joke about name "Leena" ...leaner? 2 fat jokes
When you can steal the show from Rocky Marciano's mom *and* Groucho Marx... that's something special.
better be packing something in his pockets
...AT 90!!!
*& IF ALIVE now, he would by APPALLED at the TrumpPimps!!!!*
Love how Groucho knows to take a back seat ! Today’s interviewers would never let anyone take the spotlight of them
Thanks bro
The guy is 90 yrs. Old & talks better than bidens & Bernie
That was real, D those days no cursing swearing or anything sexual
Remember, in the movies Groucho was basically the "straight man" for Chico and Harpo, but he was still funny. He was a master at that role.
Same with Don Rickles
When women were ladies and men were gentlemen !
Teach your children well!
This is a beautiful piece of television. Found it purely by accident and I'm so glad I did.......
I too stumbled on this video and I cant get enough...I laugh to myself😊😉
I too came across this gem of an insert and I'm simply LOVING it!! Beautiful, gentle, natural and genuinely funny. Groucho is a fantastic interviewer , what a lovely voice .And that cigar-- GORGEOUS .... What an awesome era of innocent STUNNING humour!!
I got here from watching someone's channel who watches Tinyhouse Preppers.
Stephen Guppy me too!! Made me for get Corona for a few minutes
I watched it live with my father circa 1958 to 1963 and in reruns and TH-cam ever since.
The preacher’s jokes sound surprisingly fresh and original ( to me at least...and im 63) and VERY funny
Yes, I'm sure they would stand the test of time, that is, if the millennials dont kill them.
The preacher is funny without any foul language, he can keep up with Groucho.
maydom04 Happens. Thanks. Bye
Is his book published? Life and Laughter by Rev Boughers?
They called it "crack brain" humor back then.
This Preacher is hilarious!
Awesome clip. Groucho was Years ahead of his time. Such a brilliant, quick mind.
Dr. James Brougher lived 7 more years, reaching the age of 97.
ricarleite How did he get from CA to Jennings Co Indiana? I'm from that area.
If I had to guess, he either flew or drove.
ricarleite Oh, silly me!
His son, also a Baptist minister, died in 2003 at the age 101.
As i was alive in 1960, you are absolutely right...he could have also gone by rail.just like today.
"I'm so homely she would rather go with me than to kiss me goodbye" LOL
*101 Votes, but Zero Comments!!!*
yes
Dr. Brougher passed seven years after this aired in 1967. He was 97. His son, James Jr. was 101 when he passed. Good living and good genes.
LOL who cares
@@samdowner1792 Read about him. You'll learn something.
@@heru-deshet359 Nah, he is just another religious shyster.
@@samdowner1792 Dude imagine getting mad and trying to be edgy about a nothing video 60 years old. Try getting off your moms computer and go outside.
@@samdowner1792 Giving yourself a thumbs up proves who the real shyster is you low-IQ piece of shit.
What a Great Preacher. Absolute delight.
You rarely saw Groucho chuckle/laugh, so if you did, something very humorous was said. The perfume/liniment comment was one that Groucho really liked, very funny...
groucho looked really impressed.
I DON'T THINK ANYONE HAS TO WORRY WHERE THIS PREACHER WENT WHEN HE DIED.TRULY A MAN OF GOD,HE WAS
Only God knows
Any evidence of your assertion......at all?
I guess not.
I feel embarrassed that in the 21st century grown-ups still cling to their imaginary friends.
johnnybgoodeish the evidence is the bunch forming in your underwear at the mention of God
@@chrison1604 , yep, just like I said Christians refuse to provide anything like compelling evidence for their god claim and instead indulge in knee-jerk foolishness.
Rather ironic that you accuse me of getting my knickers in a twist :)
Can do better.
@Brian Salomon and still am Brian!
Even when he was dying of cancer and was open about it but not mawkish, he could still destroy his opponents in a debate.
I envy his ability to communicate and take apart fallacious ideas with such panache.
This was a sweet episode. It was extremely nice of the preacher to let a military person take his place to win some money.
Yes, a very nice gesture. It's very difficult to find someone like the preacher now. Also, Its all about greediness now too.
as sweet a gesture as it was, I believe there are rules about winning money as a member of the clergy. He would've no doubt donated it to one charity or another. The nod to the military as embodied by this young man was indeed a nice way of making it more personal. :)
EDIT: And good television. This guy was nothing if not a good showman.
@cautionTosser
As the daughter of a Babtist minister l assure there was no rule that would prevent him from taking the winnings from TV quit show. He would however give to the church his tithe (10 % of the winnings.)
"I'd rather smell perfume than linament." - LOL I spit coffee all over the keyboard.
Alan Beumann Happens. Hi. Yes. Bye
Happened to me @ the bow tie 🤣
Hope Groucho used that one in his act after hearing it!
Dr. James Brougher wrote a very funny book also "Life and Laughter." I think his son was pastor in Glendale, CA for something like 80 years and lived to over 100. And I think his grandson is also still active in ministry. What a great story and family.