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Alan Brady's Hair · 10-23-2014, 02:09 PM

We found out in another thread that Groucho Marx actually read for the role of Lew Marie in That Girl, but that it didn't work out. What kind of recurring show/role of the 60s would Groucho have been right for? Here's some ideas:

--Get Smart: he could be a control agent who pops out of closets and things and says a few wisecracks;
--F Troop: the show made an Indian out of every other Jewish comedian, why not Groucho?
--Bewitched: he had a little cameo on Jeannie, but Bewitched was better at extending the family. Uncle Julius could have joke wars with Uncle Arthur;
--Patty Duke Show: actually any of the family shows - he could do a character like Wilson on Home Improvement, but instead of sage advice he'd dispense bad puns and abuse;
--Petticoat Junction: guest at the Shady Rest gets a look at the Bradley girls - and never leaves!

Sal · 10-23-2014, 04:38 PM

How about Groucho as Buddy Sorrell. "The Human Joke Machine", on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" instead of Morey Amsterdam? That would have been perfect!

(Poor Mel..

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gidgetgrape · 10-23-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Brady's Hair

--Petticoat Junction: guest at the Shady Rest gets a look at the Bradley girls - and never leaves!

Maybe one episode, but not as a recurring character. What single mother in her right mind would want a man (a non-relative) hanging around her young daughters? Even if it's innocent, it looks weird and inappropriate. That's my only bone to pick with One Day at a Time. Groucho would have been a great uncle, but that position was already taken by Edgar Buchanan who did a great job.

treky · 10-24-2014, 01:02 AM

maybe THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES as one of the Drysdales relatives? Not as a recurring character but an occasional guest star.

Or GREEN ACRES as, oh I don't know...another store owner who's a rival of Sam Druckers maybe?

MrCleveland · 10-24-2014, 09:37 AM

Hmm...I think Groucho could've played Gomez Addams since both smoked cigars, had mustaches, and made many wisecracks.

10-23-2014, 02:09 PM	#1
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,828	So You're Groucho's Agent... We found out in another thread that Groucho Marx actually read for the role of Lew Marie in That Girl, but that it didn't work out. What kind of recurring show/role of the 60s would Groucho have been right for? Here's some ideas: --Get Smart: he could be a control agent who pops out of closets and things and says a few wisecracks; --F Troop: the show made an Indian out of every other Jewish comedian, why not Groucho? --Bewitched: he had a little cameo on Jeannie, but Bewitched was better at extending the family. Uncle Julius could have joke wars with Uncle Arthur; --Patty Duke Show: actually any of the family shows - he could do a character like Wilson on Home Improvement, but instead of sage advice he'd dispense bad puns and abuse; --Petticoat Junction: guest at the Shady Rest gets a look at the Bradley girls - and never leaves!

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Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,183	How about Groucho as Buddy Sorrell. "The Human Joke Machine", on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" instead of Morey Amsterdam? That would have been perfect! (Poor Mel.. )
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treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	maybe THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES as one of the Drysdales relatives? Not as a recurring character but an occasional guest star. Or GREEN ACRES as, oh I don't know...another store owner who's a rival of Sam Druckers maybe?
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MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,224	Hmm...I think Groucho could've played Gomez Addams since both smoked cigars, had mustaches, and made many wisecracks.
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