Apparently it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.

From 1947 to 1961, comedian Groucho Marx had a radio and television program called You Bet Your Life. The program was revived in 1992 with comedian Bill Cosby as host. (Actually, the program was also revived in 1980 with comedian Buddy Hackett as host, and a pilot was produced in 1988 for a revival with comedian Richard Dawson as host that never made it, but I don’t want to bore you with details.)

I can’t think of a good reason to show you these clips, except that I find them insanely funny. Contestant Marcia Brody is more hilarious than all of those professional comedians put together.

Part 1 (7:41)

Part 2 (7:01)

You are now free to return to your otherwise drab and uninteresting lives.

Separated at birth?

Is it just me or do these two look alike?



Massachusetts Congressman Barney Franks (left)











Comedian Buddy Hackett (right)







The resemblance is even more startling when you hear the Congressman speak.