You Bet Your Life 194x.xx.xx Secret Word Foot

Summary

Podcast Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: You Bet Your Life 194x.xx.xx Secret Word Foot
Release Date: August 12, 2025

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Introduction

In this captivating episode of "You Bet Your Life", hosted by the legendary Groucho Marx, listeners are transported back to the Golden Age of Radio. The episode, titled "Secret Word Foot," seamlessly blends humor, interactive games, and engaging conversations, all while showcasing the charm of pre-television family entertainment. Sponsored by Elgin American, renowned for their elegant cigarette cases and dressers, the show sets the stage for an evening filled with wit and excitement.

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Setting the Stage

The episode kicks off with Groucho Marx announcing the secret word for the night: "foot" (00:00). This game element encourages audience participation, with prizes awarded to listeners who catch and mention the secret word during the broadcast.

Notable Quote:

Groucho Marx [00:00]: "The secret word tonight is foot. F-o-o-t. Really? You'll bet your life."

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Introduction of Guests

Groucho introduces the evening’s participants, Ms. Verlie Gross of Universal Pictures and Ms. Barbara Raden, President of the Dana Andrews Fan Club (00:58). These guests represent both the fan club enthusiasts and the studio's fan mail department, setting up a dynamic interaction between fandom and industry.

Notable Quote:

George Fenneman [00:58]: "We invited some movie fan club presidents and some movie fan mail clerks to the show."

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Fan Clubs and Fan Mail Insights

The conversation delves into the workings of fan clubs and the nature of fan mail. Barbara Raden discusses her role and the extent of her fan club, boasting nearly 900 members nationwide (01:30). Meanwhile, Mary Bullock, from the studio fan mail department, shares intriguing anecdotes about the volume and variety of fan correspondence, including humorous and bizarre requests.

Notable Quotes:

Mary Bullock [03:05]: "She asked us for William Bendix if we would send him, and... he told us to send back the $10 and send a big picture that he autographed to her personally."

Mary Bullock [02:04]: "About 90% of the mail we receive is asking for free pictures."

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Interactive Games and Audience Engagement

The core of the episode revolves around the "You Bet Your Life" game segments, where couples participate in trivia and betting to win cash prizes. The first couple, Barbara Raden and her partner, engage in a series of comic strip-related questions, managing to double their money through strategic betting (08:09–09:26).

Notable Quote:

Groucho Marx [08:27]: "They have $30. Remember, you're going for $2,000 tonight."

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Comedic Interludes and Sponsor Promotions

Interspersed with the game segments are Groucho's signature comedic interludes and promotional spots for Elgin American. These segments cleverly integrate product advertisements into the show’s fabric, maintaining listener interest while highlighting the elegance and practicality of Elgin American’s offerings.

Notable Quote:

Groucho Marx [05:23]: "And did you have the mallet with you?"

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Second Round of Games

The episode proceeds with a second round of games featuring Miss Mary Bullock and Mr. Joe Bud, an airline hostess and a traveling salesman, respectively. Their adeptness in another set of trivia questions related to famous horse racing tracks propels them to a winning position, ultimately earning them a chance at the grand prize of $2,000 (16:53–18:20).

Notable Quote:

Groucho Marx [17:20]: "They now have $105."

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Final Contestant Introduction

The final couple, Ms. Dorothy Bates and Mr. Mackwise, a manicurist and a blacksmith, join the stage. Their unique professions add a fresh dynamic to the show, and their interactions continue to showcase Groucho's quick wit and playful banter (19:48–21:55).

Notable Quote:

Groucho Marx [21:08]: "Mobile truck?"

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Deciding the Winner

As the competition intensifies, the traveling salesman and airline hostess emerge as the leading couple with $205. They advance to the final round, where they face a challenging $2,000 question about the first European country to officially recognize the United States in 1778 (23:53–27:05).

Notable Quote:

Groucho Marx [26:44]: "The United States was a young struggling country in 1778 and European nations refused to recognize what was the first European country to officially recognize the United States."

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Grand Finale and Prize Distribution

In a thrilling conclusion, the successful couple correctly answers the $2,000 question, earning the grand prize and additional rewards, including a 16mm Apollo sound movie projector. Groucho and George Fenneman wrap up the episode with final remarks, hinting at future episodes and maintaining the allure of Elgin American products.

Notable Quote:

Groucho Marx [27:05]: "You said you cleaned up tonight. Not only did you win the $2,000, but you each won a 16 millimeter sound movie projector plus $205."

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Conclusion

This episode of "You Bet Your Life" masterfully combines humor, audience interaction, and engaging guest stories, all underpinned by strategic product placements. Groucho Marx's charismatic hosting and quick wit ensure a memorable listening experience, making it a quintessential example of the Golden Age of Radio entertainment.

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Highlighted Quotes with Timestamps:

• Groucho Marx [00:00]: "The secret word tonight is foot. F-o-o-t. Really? You'll bet your life."
• Mary Bullock [02:04]: "About 90% of the mail we receive is asking for free pictures."
• Groucho Marx [05:23]: "And did you have the mallet with you?"
• Groucho Marx [08:27]: "They have $30. Remember, you're going for $2,000 tonight."
• Groucho Marx [17:20]: "They now have $105."
• Groucho Marx [21:08]: "Mobile truck?"
• Groucho Marx [26:44]: "The United States was a young struggling country in 1778 and European nations refused to recognize what was the first European country to officially recognize the United States."
• Groucho Marx [27:05]: "You said you cleaned up tonight. Not only did you win the $2,000, but you each won a 16 millimeter sound movie projector plus $205."

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This detailed summary encapsulates the key moments, discussions, and humorous exchanges of the "You Bet Your Life" episode, providing a comprehensive overview for both longtime fans and new listeners eager to experience the nostalgic charm of old-time radio.

Transcript

[Groucho Marx]

The secret word tonight is foot. F o, O, T. Really? You'll bet your life. Elgin American, creators of America's most beautiful compact, smartest cigarette cases, finest dresser sets present Groucho Marx and the Elgin American show. You'll bet your life, the comedy quiz series produced and transcrib from Hollywood. And here's that sterling el American, the one, the only.

[George Fenneman]

That guy still around. Oh, that's me. Groucho Mar. Thank you. Here I am again with $2,000 for one of our couples tonight. George Fman has placed a trifor.

[Groucho Marx]

We invited some movie fan club presidents and some movie fan mail clerks to the show. And just before we went on the air, our studio audience selected Ms. Verlie Gross of Universal Pictures and Ms. Barbara Raden, President of the Dana Andrews fan club. And here they are. Ladies, meet Groucho Marx.

[George Fenneman]

Welcome for Elgin American compacts.

[Verlie Gross]

Girls.

[George Fenneman]

And if either of you say the secret word at any time we're talking, you each win a 16 millimeter Apollo sound movie projector. It's a common word, something you always have with you. A studio male clerk and a fan club president, a Barbara Ring. What fan club are you president of?

[Barbara Raden]

The Dana Andrews fan club.

[George Fenneman]

How many members do you have?

[Barbara Raden]

900 nationally.

[Verlie Gross]

Braylee Gross, you're the girl from the.

[George Fenneman]

Studio fan mail department. About how many letters does your studio average a day?

[Mary Bullock]

Well, I would say around 3,000. Who.

[George Fenneman]

Gets the most mail?

[Mary Bullock]

Well, Yvonne Di Carlo, who's appearing in Crisscross here.

[Verlie Gross]

Why? Why is that?

[Mary Bullock]

Well, I think she has a certain exotic peel appeal for men and I think could be.

[George Fenneman]

Why do most people write fan letters?

[Mary Bullock]

Well, the majority. Oh, I would say about 90% of the mail we receive is asking for free pictures.

[George Fenneman]

And do you send out free pictures?

[Mary Bullock]

Oh, yes.

[George Fenneman]

How much do you charge for free pictures?

[Mary Bullock]

10 cents to a dollar.

[George Fenneman]

Well, that's pretty cheap for a free picture. What. What other mail do you get besides the ones asking for pictures?

[Mary Bullock]

Oh, we get proposals for marriage to the women stars and to some of the men's stars too. And then we get letters from crackpots. Probably the best example would be the fellow who wrote in and wanted the gum that Dick Powell had chewed in a picture.

[George Fenneman]

Probably a beach murder. Now, what's the oddest letter you ever got from a movie fan?

[Mary Bullock]

Well, I think probably the woman who had seen the Life of Riley and she's coming out now and she asked for. She asked us for William Bendix if we would send him. And she sent $10 to cover the charges.

[George Fenneman]

And he wouldn't go?

[Mary Bullock]

No, he told us to Send back the $10 and send a big picture that he autographed to her personally. And then we had the. The young chap who wrote in and asked for one of our stars. Shall we say unmentionable. He said that he was.

[George Fenneman]

Teddy, let's not say unmentionables. Lingerie.

[Mary Bullock]

Well, yes, and he said he was collecting them. It was his hobby.

[George Fenneman]

Were we were collecting them filled or empty. Now we have the perfect gift for each of you. For Burleigh and for Barbara. Belgian, American, stunning red, compact, trimmed and bright Jewelers, bronze.

[Barbara Raden]

Oh, that's beautiful.

[George Fenneman]

Thank you so much, Barbara. Let's get back to your fan club. Why did you pick Dana Andrews? Why didn't you join the Groucho Marx fan club?

[Barbara Raden]

Oh, I didn't know there was one.

[George Fenneman]

I'm not sure there's a Groucho Mart. As president of the Dana Andrews fan club, just what do you do?

[Barbara Raden]

Well, the girls like to meet their president and I take the guide over the meetings and pound the gavel.

[George Fenneman]

And then what do you do? You just sit there and pound the gavel. That may sound like a meeting of woodpeckers.

[Verlie Gross]

Does it?

[George Fenneman]

Well, how much do you know about Mr. Andrews?

[Barbara Raden]

Well, he was the third son of a minister and his hobby is boating. And he never lets his children. He has four children. He never lets his children go on the boats because he's afraid they'll fall off. He and his wife go out boating.

[George Fenneman]

How do you get all this information?

[Barbara Raden]

Oh, I read all articles that are written on him.

[Groucho Marx]

Why do you go to all this trouble?

[George Fenneman]

Are you.

[Verlie Gross]

Are you.

[George Fenneman]

Actually, here's a man, a father with four children. Are you trying to hone in on a terror?

[Barbara Raden]

It's my hobby.

[George Fenneman]

How do you think his wife feels about this, huh?

[Barbara Raden]

Maybe knows.

[Mary Bullock]

I don't know.

[George Fenneman]

He's out there with his wife in that rowboat. Does he always take his wife?

[Barbara Raden]

No.

[George Fenneman]

Have you. Have you ever met him personally?

[Barbara Raden]

Oh, yes. He's been introduced to me before, so I think he remembered me. I wasn't sure, though, so I just introduced myself and he said, oh, you're the person in my fan club.

[Verlie Gross]

And did you have the mallet with you?

[George Fenneman]

That's. Does his wife belong to the club too?

[Barbara Raden]

Oh, yes, he's an honorary member.

[Verlie Gross]

I see. That's very nice of you.

[George Fenneman]

Do any of your members collect items that your hero has touched?

[Barbara Raden]

Well, we had one girl that. She went up and asked his dog, a Andy, if he could have a few pieces of hair out of his head and he.

[George Fenneman]

She didn't want the whole head.

[Barbara Raden]

Should have liked to have a.

[George Fenneman]

Just some L. She could have got that at the del.

[Verlie Gross]

And.

[Barbara Raden]

And she got it. He let her take some hair off of his head and. No, she just took all of it.

[George Fenneman]

And pulled it out. Such a nice way of spending the morning.

[Barbara Raden]

There's another girl that collects old cigarette butts that he's throwing away.

[Groucho Marx]

What does she do?

[George Fenneman]

Follow him around with a garbage pen? Well, this doesn't seem like a very romantic relationship. Collecting old cigarette butts and pulling his hair out doesn't I wouldn't consider a very fancy romance. Well, you make a very interesting team. Now let's see how well you can work together for $2,000 in just one minute. You're going to play the Elgin American game. You bet your life. First, George Fannim is going to offer some invaluable advice. Go ahead, George.

[Groucho Marx]

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[George Fenneman]

Now let's see if you two will get a chance at the two thousand dollar question. You're going to play your bet. You lie, send them and tell them the rules.

[Groucho Marx]

Each of our three couples has $20. They bet as much of that 20 as they want on each of four questions. The couple that earns the most money gets a chance at the two thousand dollar question at the end of the show. Our other two couples are in the waiting room off stage. So they won't know what goes on until it's their turn.

[George Fenneman]

Here we go. Let's see how high you can build your $20. What question category did you select?

[Mary Bullock]

Comic strip characters.

[George Fenneman]

Comic strip characters. How much of your $20 will you bet on the first one?

[Barbara Raden]

10.

[George Fenneman]

Okay. Mac and Mr. Simpkins are characters in what comic strip?

[Mary Bullock]

Tilly the Toilet.

[George Fenneman]

Billy the Toiler is correct.

[Groucho Marx]

Well, off To a great start.

[George Fenneman]

They have $30. Remember, you're going for $2,000 tonight. How much of the 30 you're going to bet this time?

[Barbara Raden]

20.

[Verlie Gross]

All right.

[George Fenneman]

In what strip do you find a little Indian Lonesome Polecat? Little Abner? Little Abner is correct.

[Groucho Marx]

We now have $50.

[Mary Bullock]

Here's your third question.

[George Fenneman]

How much of the 50 you're going to go for?

[Mary Bullock]

40.

[Verlie Gross]

40.

[George Fenneman]

They can get along fine. And what comic strip is Hotshot Charlie? Hotshot Charlie, Take a dad. Any answers? Better than none. I'm sorry. It's Terry and the Pirates.

[Groucho Marx]

They now have $10.

[George Fenneman]

Here's your last chance to beat the other couples. How much of the 10 are you going to bet?

[Barbara Raden]

10.

[George Fenneman]

10. All right. Alexander and Cookie are children. And what comic strip?

[Mary Bullock]

Blondie and dad.

[George Fenneman]

Blondie is correct.

[Groucho Marx]

And they wind up with $20.

[George Fenneman]

Thanks and good luck. From Elgin American Compact. Don't go away now. You're still in the running for the.

[Groucho Marx]

Big question and perhaps the next couple will say the secret word. Groucho, it's foot. S O O T. They've been in a waiting room off stage. Okay, boys, bring them in. Just before we went on the air, our studio audience selected an airline hostess and a traveling salesman. And here they are, Miss Mary Bullock and Mr. Joe Bud. Me, Groucho.

[George Fenneman]

Mark, welcome for Elon American Compact. Folks, you know about the secret word. Here's a clue. It's a common word, something you have always with you. You might say it at any time we're talking. It's an airline host. This and the driving salesman, eh, Ms. Bullock, what's your line? TWA and salesman Joe Budd.

[Verlie Gross]

Yes, sir.

[George Fenneman]

Where are you from, Mr. Budd?

[Verlie Gross]

Georgia.

[George Fenneman]

What do you sell, Mr. Budd?

[Verlie Gross]

Ophthalmological instruments and suppliers.

[George Fenneman]

Would you mind clarifying that?

[Verlie Gross]

Ophthalmological instruments are instruments which are used in refracting or examining the eyes and determining the proper vision and vision of the patients.

[Groucho Marx]

I don't. Until they do it.

[George Fenneman]

Mr. Mr. Bud, are you married?

[Groucho Marx]

Yes, sir.

[George Fenneman]

How'd you meet your wife? Was she a farmer's daughter?

[Verlie Gross]

No, she wasn't a farmer's daughter, but her father was.

[George Fenneman]

Her father was a farmer. That's quite a trick if you can do it.

[Verlie Gross]

Father in law married the farmer's daughter.

[George Fenneman]

Your father in law married a farmer's daughter. Well, now you've got me confused, huh? Stewardess Mary Bullock, huh?

[Barbara Raden]

That's correct.

[George Fenneman]

Are you related to the department store downtown?

[Barbara Raden]

I haven't been able to trace it yet.

[Verlie Gross]

We'll try they'll load it.

[George Fenneman]

Tell me, an attractive girl like you, why aren't you married? Do your male passengers consider you too flighty? Well, would you like to get married someday and settle down, Joyce?

[Barbara Raden]

Yes, I do. And I'm afraid I'm getting a little bit choosy. Now, I find one person with nice quality I like and another with nice quality, but I can't find them all in the same man.

[George Fenneman]

But you'll find out after you're married to one of them that none of them have all those qualities. Could I make a reservation with you for tomorrow night?

[Mary Bullock]

Sorry I haven't flown.

[George Fenneman]

You can leave your plane at home, you know. You fly tomorrow night with a fly by night outfit, huh? Do you load the passengers on your trip?

[Barbara Raden]

Yes, I do.

[George Fenneman]

Do they ever come unloaded without you? If they do, we unload them. Do any of the passengers ever try to make a date with you?

[Mary Bullock]

Yes, they do.

[George Fenneman]

What do you do, go fly a kite? You tell them. I don't think they trust me. When I get on a plane, the.

[Groucho Marx]

First thing the hostess does is always.

[George Fenneman]

Strap me in the seat. Now, before we pry in any more secrets, I have a handsome cigarette case.

[Groucho Marx]

For our traveling salesman.

[George Fenneman]

And for our airline hostess, a smart round compact, both in two tones of jewelers bronze. And here they are by Elgin American. Lovely.

[Barbara Raden]

I have an outfit it'll match exactly.

[George Fenneman]

I think any outfit you wear would match. With that compact, you'll always be able to powder your nose at 20,000ft, Ms. Bullock. That is, if you can reach your nose at 20,000ft. I'll try let you know. Ms. Bullock, what qualifications do you need in order to become an airline hostess?

[Barbara Raden]

Well, the a is from 21 to 27 years of age and height from 5 foot 2 to 5 7, Ms. Bullock.

[George Fenneman]

You said it. You said foot, and that's the secret word. So you each win an Apollo 16 millimeter sound movie projector. And not only that, but you can also walk out of here tonight with over $2,000. Now, let's settle down the business. Now, Mr. Butt is a traveling salesman.

[Verlie Gross]

Do you ever fly? Oh, all the time. Fly all the time? Yes, sir.

[George Fenneman]

Could you fly around the studio? Do you have a pretty good stock of jokes to keep your customers in a good mood?

[Verlie Gross]

Well, we usually pair a few around.

[George Fenneman]

Could you give us a sample wheeze this is so we can get an idea. I mean, let's be walking in the store now.

[Verlie Gross]

Well, have you heard this one?

[Groucho Marx]

Did you hear about.

[George Fenneman]

You don't just open the door and say have you heard this?

[Verlie Gross]

Quite right after the Evening to you, Dr. Marks.

[George Fenneman]

Have you heard the one about the.

[Groucho Marx]

Mate who rushed up to the captain of the ship?

[Verlie Gross]

Captain. Captain. The crew is revoking Captain. My mind. They certainly are.

[George Fenneman]

Well, I guess business is lousy all over now Gabby.

[Mary Bullock]

Let's see how good it.

[George Fenneman]

Let's see how good a salesman you are. Pretend I'm a customer and you're selling bad stuff. Now you knock on my door and start selling me a bad stuff. And designed the house wiser.

[Verlie Gross]

I'll knock on the door. Okay, knock on the door.

[George Fenneman]

Are you sure you do? Because I may be dressed.

[Verlie Gross]

Door open.

[Groucho Marx]

Open sesame.

[George Fenneman]

Good morning. We had a small dog named Sesame that opens the door. Okay, I'm now standing arms akimbo.

[Verlie Gross]

Good morning, Mrs. Fandangle. I would like to interest you.

[George Fenneman]

What is my name?

[Verlie Gross]

Mrs. Fandangle.

[George Fenneman]

Mrs. Fandangle. Exciting improvement over the one I've got.

[Verlie Gross]

Now. Take a moment of your time to interest you in the world's latest development in the way of a bath. I see. Do you have it with you? I have one out in the car. I can very quickly bring it in and install it and give you the. The full advantages.

[George Fenneman]

All right, I'll tell you about.

[Verlie Gross]

We're not going to celeste a few of these. While this is a fur line bathtub for which also has a new patented feature.

[Groucho Marx]

You.

[Verlie Gross]

You're acquainted with the pleasures that you get in the bubble bath. And you have the bubbles all flowing up and above and occasionally they overflow and go over the side on the floor. However, we have a new patented feature. It's an air intake valve that surrounds the upper edge of the tub so that it has a bubble to come up with right as they go right into that.

[George Fenneman]

Well, I'll. I'll take a half a dozen of those and a cheese baker, you're a pretty good salesman. I'll take two of those tubs because I may want to take more than one bath. And that. That fur line tub really intrigues me. I may have the Dana Andrews club come up and pluck the hair out of that. And now then you're going to play you bet your life the Elgin American game. If you run your $20 into more than our other couple, you get a chance at the two thousand dollar question later. Feniman, remind our listeners how much the first couple won.

[Groucho Marx]

The fan club president and her partner won $20.

[George Fenneman]

Here we go. Let's see how high you can build your $20. What question category did you select? Famous horse racing track Famous horse racing track. All right, here's your first question. And how much are you going to bet?

[Verlie Gross]

$10.

[George Fenneman]

All right. And what state do you find?

[Verlie Gross]

Belmont Park. Belmont Park.

[George Fenneman]

Belmont.

[Groucho Marx]

That's what I said.

[George Fenneman]

New York, New York. Miss.

[Groucho Marx]

They'Re all to a good card. They have $30.

[George Fenneman]

You now shot up to $30. How much of this swag are you going to bet on this one?

[Barbara Raden]

Let's try 25.

[George Fenneman]

25. She's a high flyer. In what state. In what state is Hialeah, Huh?

[Verlie Gross]

Miami.

[George Fenneman]

Miami, Florida.

[Groucho Marx]

They now have $55.

[George Fenneman]

You have zoomed up to 55 smackers. And here's your third question. How much of this 55 are you going to risk.

[Verlie Gross]

Five to play with?

[George Fenneman]

Sure, you're going to bet 50 bucks. In what state is Arlington Park?

[Verlie Gross]

Arlington Park, Illinois.

[George Fenneman]

Illinois is correct.

[Groucho Marx]

They now have $105.

[George Fenneman]

All right, you're coming around the rail. Now is your last chance to be the other couple coming bananas on the rail. How much you want to bet on this one? You've got $105. How much you gonna let go?

[Verlie Gross]

Should I bet the keynote?

[George Fenneman]

$100 a peanut. I presume you mean 100 smackers, huh? In what state is Monmouth Park?

[Verlie Gross]

Monmouth Park, New Jersey.

[George Fenneman]

New Jersey is correct.

[Groucho Marx]

$200.

[George Fenneman]

Thanks and good luck for Melton American Compact. Now in just one minute our last couple will play your bet you life and then we know against the crack at the two thousand dollar question. Bennett, what's on your mind?

[Groucho Marx]

Every man and woman will agree that it's much smarter to carry matching accessories. And every man and woman can have that smartness with Elgin American cigarette case and lighter set. They contribute handsomely to a man's well dress feelings. They lend glamour to a woman smoking. Every lighter is precision made and for women many an Elgin American compact can be matched to its own cigarette case, lighter or to both. See how pleasantly all these sets of price, how proud you will look and feel with a stunning cigarette case. That lighter to match by Elgin American.

[George Fenneman]

Well, let's do no. Who's gonna earn the most money tonight and get the chance at the two thousand dollar question? George, who's waiting so far?

[Groucho Marx]

Well, the traveling salesman of the airline hostess are leading with $205. And here's our final couple. Groucho. They've been in the waiting room off stage so they don't know the secret word is foot. S O O T. Okay boys, bring them in. Just before we went on the air, our studio audience selected Ms. Dorothy Bates, the manicurist and Mr. Mackwise, a blacksmith.

[George Fenneman]

But here they come.

[Groucho Marx]

Bug, meet Groucho. Mar.

[George Fenneman]

Welcome to the Elgin American program. And if either of you say the secret word at any time, we're talking. You each win a 16mm Apollo Sound movie projector.

[Verlie Gross]

It's a common word.

[George Fenneman]

Something you will always have with you. A blacksmith and a manicure.

[Verlie Gross]

See?

[George Fenneman]

Where'd you do your manicuring, Dorothy?

[Barbara Raden]

De W Hotel.

[Verlie Gross]

Are.

[George Fenneman]

Are you married?

[Barbara Raden]

Yes, I am.

[George Fenneman]

Don't be so defiant about it. How did you meet your husband?

[Verlie Gross]

Dynamic.

[Barbara Raden]

I met my husband at the Gateway Drill skating in the New York City.

[Verlie Gross]

He was skating and you were skating. And you remember what music was playing at the time?

[Barbara Raden]

No, I don't.

[George Fenneman]

And you'll never get a chance to say they're playing our song. Blacksmith. Neck wise.

[Verlie Gross]

Is her name Weiss? We. Where are you from, Mr. Lee? Oklahoma. Gentlemen, forget the Oklahoma.

[George Fenneman]

Are there many blacksmiths around these days?

[Groucho Marx]

Well, the automobiles kind of got them on the run.

[Verlie Gross]

But there's two classes of blacksmiths.

[Groucho Marx]

One that works in iron. But I'm a horseshoe. You're a horseshoe.

[Verlie Gross]

You shoe horses? You ever shoe flies?

[Groucho Marx]

Well, I let the horse do that. You let the horse shoe the flies.

[Verlie Gross]

Now that's a likely tale, huh?

[George Fenneman]

Now, where's your shop, Mac? Is it under the spreading chestnut tree?

[Groucho Marx]

No, the modern blacksmiths got it on a mobile truck.

[Verlie Gross]

We just go around.

[Groucho Marx]

Mobile truck?

[George Fenneman]

You said you were from Oklahoma.

[Verlie Gross]

That's right.

[Barbara Raden]

Oklahoma.

[Verlie Gross]

Mobile. Oh.

[George Fenneman]

How do you shoe a horse, Max?

[Groucho Marx]

Well, the first thing I do is bend over.

[Verlie Gross]

Yeah?

[George Fenneman]

Is that safe? You make quite a target in that position, man. Have any of your clients ever kicked.

[Mary Bullock]

About the way you fix them?

[Groucho Marx]

It's pretty hard, too.

[George Fenneman]

Suppose a horse doesn't want to have new shoes. How do you sell them on the idea?

[Groucho Marx]

Well, that's why the blacksmith has to be a little lover, too.

[George Fenneman]

Can you talk to them?

[Groucho Marx]

You just walk up and pet him and say, whoa, honey.

[Verlie Gross]

Just stand up here, baby.

[George Fenneman]

Well, since we've got a manicure here, I better show my hand. For our blacksmith, we have Elgin American silver finish cigarette case.

[Verlie Gross]

And for Ms. Dorothy, the silver finish.

[George Fenneman]

Compact by Elgin American. Here you are, Dorothy.

[Barbara Raden]

Thank you very much.

[George Fenneman]

Beautiful. Now, Dorothy, what is the average size step a man leaves after he's held hands for half an hour?

[Barbara Raden]

75 cents.

[George Fenneman]

75? Gee, I only give a dime. Well, who gives the largest test, old men or young men?

[Barbara Raden]

Usually old men.

[Verlie Gross]

Why is that?

[Barbara Raden]

Well, they usually have more money to spend than younger fellow.

[George Fenneman]

I feel this is probably their last contact advice. Do you have any. Any special methods that you use to wangle a big pip out of a customer?

[Barbara Raden]

Well, you see them as successful.

[George Fenneman]

Call them ho baby and wo baby. You say sand cell.

[Barbara Raden]

Honey, you give him a nice massage.

[George Fenneman]

And give him a massage too, huh? I Wonder they get 75 cents. Where did you say you were located? I'll send my hands over in the morning. You ever get tired, Darcy, sitting there all day holding a man's hand and looking him in the face?

[Barbara Raden]

No, I don't.

[George Fenneman]

Do you ever get tired looking? Oh, never mind. Well, you make a. You make a very interesting couple. Although I'm not exactly sure which one of you I should go to for a manicure. Now, let's see how you can wake the together. For $2,000, you're the last couple to play the Elgin American game. You beat the other two couples and you get the $2,000 question. I can't tell you how much they won, but George is off stage to remind our listeners.

[Groucho Marx]

The traveling salesman and the airline hostess are high with $205.

[George Fenneman]

Here we go. Let's see how high I can build you $20. What question category did you select? Songs that ask.

[Verlie Gross]

That ask questions.

[George Fenneman]

Now, here's your first question. You got $20. How much you're going to bet at this point? Give me the title of the song. Okay, Sam. Things than Galaka Bar.

[Groucho Marx]

And things are off to a great start. They have $30.

[George Fenneman]

Remember, you're going for $2,000 tonight. Now, how much of your $30 you going to bet on this one? 20. All right, here it is. Did you ever see a dream Walking is right.

[Groucho Marx]

I don't know why they have 50.

[George Fenneman]

$50. Here's your third question. You got $50. How much you gonna bet?

[Verlie Gross]

20.

[George Fenneman]

20. All right, what's the name of this song? Play Stan.

[Groucho Marx]

They don't have $70.

[George Fenneman]

Now you've got $70. Here's your last chance to beat the other couples. How much of the 70 are you going to bet? You want to bet 50? All right. What is that? All right, Max, what is the name of this song?

[Barbara Raden]

What is this thing called love?

[George Fenneman]

Correct.

[Groucho Marx]

And they wind up with $120. And that means the traveling salesman and the airline hostess of the winning couple and get a chance to win $2,000. Years of the finest designing, engraving, finishing and craftsmanship have put Elgin American compacts, cigarette cases and lighters in a class by themselves. Beautiful and durable to use yourself memorable as gifts for any occasion. See these exquisite accessories in rich colors, silver finish jewelers bronze and sterling silver at any leading jewelry store, department store or specialty shop. And you can put your cigarette case, lighter and compact confidence in Elgin American. And here's the winning couple, the traveling salesman and the airline hostess.

[George Fenneman]

Well, back again to try for $2,000 of Elgin American's money. Good luck. I'll give you 15 seconds to decide on a single answer between you and talk it over thoroughly. And no help in the audience, please. Here it is for $2,000 in cash. The United States was a young struggling country in 1778 and European nations refused to recognize what was the first European country to officially recognize the United States. All right, what is the answer you two have decided upon?

[Verlie Gross]

Friend?

[Barbara Raden]

Thank you very much.

[George Fenneman]

Well, here it is. $2,000 from Elgin American compact. You said you cleaned up tonight. Not only did you win the $2,000, but you each won a 16 millimeter sound movie projector plus $205. You earned a total of $2,205. Congratulations and thanks to both of you.

[Groucho Marx]

The Asian American show. You Bet your Life is a John Goodell production. Transcribed from Hollywood Directed by Bob Blonde, editor Bernie Smith, Music by Stanley Meyer. Remember, next week's big question pays $1,000. Be sure to tune in again next Wednesday night at this time for you Bet your Life starring Groucho Mar, presented by the creators of America's most beautiful compact, smartest cigarette cases and finest dresses that Elgin American.

[George Fenneman]

Tonight, folks, have you looked at your compact late?

[Verlie Gross]

It.