Hollywood Palace 1-11 Groucho Marx (host): Dr. Hackenbush, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam. Jose Greco

Classic appearance by Groucho Marx as guest host on March 14, 1964, performing in a sketch as one of his favorite movie characters, Dr. Hackenbush from "A Day at the Races".  The sketch includes the wonderful song "Dr. Hackenbush" cut from the film, but which Groucho performed at every conceivable opportunity for the rest of his career.  The society matron in the sketch was played by none other than Dee Hartford, Groucho's sister-in-law.

Don't miss the brief (no pun intended) appearance of a not-yet-famous Raquel Welsh at the end of the show as the Hollywood Palace "Billboard Girl"!

Here's a link to Groucho's second appearance as host in 1965 (with Margaret Dumont's last public appearance):
Hollywood Palace 2-28 Groucho Marx (h...

This program also features:
- Morey Amsterdam & Rose Marie (comedians, from "The Dick Van Dyke Show")
- Jose Greco (flamenco dancer with his dance troupe)
- Jennie Smith (singer): "You and the Night and the Music"
- Gilbert Becaud (French pop singer): "More" & "What Now My Love"
--Lee Allen (roller-skating comedian): acts intoxicated during his comedy routine
- The Andre Tahon Puppets: "I Feel Pretty" in a mouse version of "West Side Story"
- Bertha the Elephant (trained animal act)

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