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80 “Strange Interludes” (“The King and the Chorus Girl” & “Time for Elizabeth”)

April 30
1h 24m

Episode Description

Friend of the podcast Kathy Biehl joins the guys to explore Groucho's only two produced scripts, the 1937 film "The King and the Chorus Girl", and the 1948 play "Time for Elizabeth" - which was later adapted for TV, featuring himself in the lead role.

The crew delves into how these collaborations with Norman Krasna mark a conscious shift from Groucho’s signature humor, pondering what might have driven him to this new direction. They’ll guess which lines bear Groucho’s unmistakable stamp, and weigh in on his acting chops in Elizabeth.

By the end, you’ll have the answer to the big question: Did Groucho need the funny?
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