February 1, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Air”.  Contestants include a young engaged couple, a house mover, and parents of 20 kids.

 

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

February 1, 1950 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Air&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include a young engaged couple, a house mover, and parents of 20 kids.
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&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
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The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 18 - "Air"

January 25, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Sky”.  Contestants include a librarian, police officer, and television repair man.

 

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

January 25, 1950 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Sky&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include a librarian, police officer, and television repair man.
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&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
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The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 17 - "Sky"

January 18, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Spoon”.  Contestants include a bouncer, chiropodist, and an Irish war bride.

 

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

January 18,&nbsp;1950 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Spoon&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include a bouncer, chiropodist, and an Irish war bride.
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&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
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The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 16 - "Spoon"

January 11, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Milk”.  Contestants include a young engaged couple, house mover, and parent of 20 kids.

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

January 11, 1950 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Milk&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include a young engaged couple, house mover, and parent of 20 kids.
&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 15 - "Milk"

January 4, 1950 – The Secret Word is “Tree”.  Contestants include a a spinster, a sailor, and a congressman.

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

January 4, 1950 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Tree&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include a a spinster, a sailor, and a congressman.
&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 14 - "Tree"

December 28, 1949 – The Secret Word is “Name”.  Contestants include a car hop, a college football player, and a chiropractor.

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

December 28, 1949 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Name&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include a car hop, a college football player, and a chiropractor.
&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 13 - "Name"

December 21, 1949 – The Secret Word is “Chair”.  Contestants include a special effects man, a group of foreign college students, and a messenger boy.

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

December 21, 1949 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Chair&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include a special effects man, a group of foreign college students, and a messenger boy.
&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 12 - "Chair"

December 14, 1949 – The Secret Word is “Hair”.  Contestants include newlyweds, a group of brownie troop leaders, and a public school official.

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

 

December 14, 1949 &ndash; The Secret Word is &ldquo;Hair&rdquo;.&nbsp; Contestants include newlyweds, a group of brownie troop leaders, and a public school official.
&ldquo;You Bet Your Life&rdquo; was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx.&nbsp;
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The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants. &nbsp; Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a &ldquo;secret word&rdquo;&nbsp; on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm&nbsp; and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.&nbsp;
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Episode 11 - "Hair"

December 7, 1949 – The Secret Word is “Dust”.  Contestants include a bacteriologist, a bird hospital lady, and an engaged couple.

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 

The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

December 7, 1949 – The Secret Word is “Dust”.  Contestants include a bacteriologist, a bird hospital lady, and an engaged couple.
“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 
The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.

Episode 10 - "Dust"

November 30, 1949 – The Secret Word is “Window”.  Contestants include an investment broker, explorer, housewife, and lighthouse keeper.

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 



The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

November 30, 1949 – The Secret Word is “Window”.  Contestants include an investment broker, explorer, housewife, and lighthouse keeper.
“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 
 
The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.

Episode 9 - "Window"

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 



The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show. 

“You Bet Your Life” was a top rated American radio and television game show that aired from 1947 until 1961. The show's host was the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. 
 
The show debuted on ABC radio on October 27, 1947 featuring ordinary people from different walks of life as the contestants.   Grouch put them through their paces with a joke filled personal conversation before beginning the game portion, where contestants would answer trivia questions for cash prizes. Each episode also featured a “secret word”  on a card held by a duck with glasses, raised eyebrows, and a cigar that would trigger an alarm  and award the extra prize money should the contestant accidentally say it at any point during the show.

Groucho Marx: You Bet Your Life Podcast

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