As contestants vied for cash prizes based on their answers to general knowledge questions, the real magic of "You Bet Your Life" lay in Groucho's spontaneous interactions with the participants. With his trademark cigar, witty one-liners, and impeccable comedic timing, Groucho turned every episode into a laugh-out-loud experience.
The show's format also featured a unique "secret word" concept. If a contestant happened to say the secret word during the course of the conversation, they won an additional cash prize. This added an extra layer of humor and unpredictability to each episode.
This episode was originally broadcast December 17th, 1952 on NBC Radio.
