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You Bet Your Life - Series 1

You Bet Your Life is an American quiz show that aired on both radio and television, hosted by Groucho Marx of the Marx Brothers, with announcer and assistant George Fenneman. The show debuted on ABC Radio in October 1947, then moved to CBS Radio in September 1949 before making the transition to NBC-TV in October 1950. It ran through the 1961 season and in re-runs for many years thereafter.

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 1: The Secret Word Is Name

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 1: The Secret Word Is Name

1950-1955

This special episode was a test run of the series, as it transitioned from radio to television.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 2: The Secret Word Is Wall

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 2: The Secret Word Is Wall

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Corrine Dressler and Elmer Rich who are about to be married. The secret word is wall.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 3: The Secret Word Is Door

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 3: The Secret Word Is Door

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Nina Kramer and Clarence Allen, who are two young singles. The secret word is door.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 4: The Secret Word Is Clock

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 4: The Secret Word Is Clock

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Ann Reardon and Bill Eddy, who are a dancing instructor and a banker. The secret word is clock.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 5: The Secret Word Is Food

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 5: The Secret Word Is Food

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Barbara Schmidt and Mario Da Re, who are each students at UCLA and USC. The secret word is food.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 6: The Secret Word Is House

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 6: The Secret Word Is House

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Oola Anderson and Charles O'Brian-Osborne, who are two young singles. The secret word is house.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 7: The Secret Word Is Water

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 7: The Secret Word Is Water

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Sgt. and Mrs. Sylvester Nelson, who are a young married couple. The secret word is water.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 8: The Secret Word Is Shoe

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 8: The Secret Word Is Shoe

1950-1955

The secret word is shoe.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 9: The Secret Word Is Voice

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 9: The Secret Word Is Voice

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Geraline Tyler and Brad Anders, who are a USC student and a motorcycle racer. The secret word is voice.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 10: The Secret Word Is Door

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 10: The Secret Word Is Door

1950-1955

The secret word is door.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 11: The Secret Word Is Room

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 11: The Secret Word Is Room

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Susan Miller and Bill Pearson, who are a loving wife and a well known jockey. The secret word is room.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 12: The Secret Word Is Foot

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 12: The Secret Word Is Foot

1950-1955

The secret word is foot.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 13: The Secret Word Is Chair

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 13: The Secret Word Is Chair

1950-1955

The secret word is chair.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 14: The Secret Word Is Voice

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 14: The Secret Word Is Voice

1950-1955

The secret word is voice.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 15: The Secret Word Is House

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 15: The Secret Word Is House

1950-1955

The secret word is house.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 16: The Secret Word Is Tree

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 16: The Secret Word Is Tree

1950-1955

The secret word is tree.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 17: The Secret Word Is Smile

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 17: The Secret Word Is Smile

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Lorna Young and Andre Ronee, who are both college students. The secret word is smile.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 18: The Secret Word Is Hat

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 18: The Secret Word Is Hat

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Dr. Primitiva Demandante and Jeff Barnhart, who are a Los Angeles doctor and horse psychiatrist. The secret word is hat.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 19: The Secret Word Is Room

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 19: The Secret Word Is Room

1950-1955

The secret word is room.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 20: The Secret Word Is Smile

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 20: The Secret Word Is Smile

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Lila Zanata and Dan Gerber, who are a housewife and a Michigan government worker. The secret word is smile.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 21: The Secret Word Is Street

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 21: The Secret Word Is Street

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are John and Jennifer Lovering, who are a young Australian couple both working in higher education. The secret word is street.

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You Bet your Life – Series 1 – Episode 22: The Secret Word Is Tree

You Bet your Life – Series 1 – Episode 22: The Secret Word Is Tree

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Marian Myron and Eddie Radimaker, who are a young-looking grandmother and a hardware store owner. The secret word is tree.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 23: The Secret Word Is Room

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 23: The Secret Word Is Room

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Bettye Halle and Dr. Charles Camp, who are a former waitress and a paleontologist. The secret word is room.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 24: The Secret Word Is Street

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 24: The Secret Word Is Street

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Mentor Kline and Dr. Giovanni, who are a father and the world's greatest pickpocket. The secret word is street.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 25: The Secret Word Is Hand

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 25: The Secret Word Is Hand

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Marianne Booth and Ralph Yak, who are a former singer and a florist. The secret word is hand.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 26: The Secret Word Is Food

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 26: The Secret Word Is Food

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Rita Chalmers and Jules Strongbow, who are a charming Canadian and a professional wrestler. The secret word is food.

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You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 27: The Secret Word Is Light

You Bet Your Life – Series 1 – Episode 27: The Secret Word Is Light

1950-1955

Groucho's first guests are Harriet Snookle and Jack McFadden, who are two young singles. The secret word is light.

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