You Bet Your Life
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.
- 1950-1961
- 11 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy, Family, Game Show, Talk & Interview
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.
Season 3 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 1952 - 1953
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
Thu, Sep 18, 1952
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
Thu, Sep 25, 1952
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
Thu, Oct 2, 1952
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
Thu, Oct 9, 1952
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
Thu, Oct 16, 1952
Episode 16
Sky - The Griffith Observatory
Thu, Jan 1, 1953
The director of the Griffith Observatory, a female trombone player, and a well-endowed housewife are among the guests.
Episode 22
Walk - character actor Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez
Thu, Feb 12, 1953
An Australian caricature artist, a rural mail carrier, and future character actor Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez are among the guests.
Episode 26
Sleep - human cannonball
Thu, Mar 12, 1953 30 mins
A human cannonball and a descendant of Ulysses S. Grant are among the guests.
Episode 39
Episode #3.39
Thu, Jun 11, 1953