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 4 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 1953 - 1954
Episode 1
Episode #4.1
Thu, Sep 17, 1953
Episode 16
Light: Homicide Detective
Thu, Dec 31, 1953 30 mins
The son of physical culturist Bernarr Macfadden and a homicide detective are among the guests.
Episode 20
Money - Jesse Lasky's Son
Thu, Jan 28, 1954
A World War I veteran who imitates dogs and a herpetologist who happens to be the son Jesse L. Lasky, who was the Marx Brothers' producer and founder of Paramount Pictures, are among the guests.
Episode 21
Episode #4.21
Thu, Feb 4, 1954 30 mins
Character actor James Hong is one of the contestants.
Episode 23
Clock - Arthur Murray Dance Instructor
Thu, Feb 18, 1954 30 mins
An Arthur Murray dance instructor, a refugee from El Salvador, and a little old lady with a lot of spunk are among the guests.
Episode 27
Hand - Disney Animator
Thu, Mar 18, 1954
Ward Kimball, Disney animator is one of the guests.
Episode 28
Episode #4.28
Thu, Mar 25, 1954
Episode 30
Episode #4.30
Thu, Apr 8, 1954
Episode 33
Smile - Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bob Mathias
Thu, Apr 29, 1954
Two-time Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bob Mathias, a farmer, and a dog show judge are among the guests.
Episode 35
House - silent film star Laura La Plante
Thu, May 13, 1954 25 mins
A fireman, a high school senior, and silent film star Laura La Plante are among the guests.
Episode 39
Episode #4.39
Thu, Jun 10, 1954