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"You say that it was nice of us to bother,
but it really was a pleasure to fuss,
for according to our mother, you're our father,
and that's good enough for us!"

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Groucho-Father's Day
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June 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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It seems like only yesterday that the wild young Marx Brothers made their Broadway debut in I'LL SAY SHE IS and changed comedy forever. But no, it was 101 years ago today! Put on your Napoleon hat and celebrate: England rules the waves, but France waives the rules! Learn more at illsaysheis.com.
May 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Yes, for all those who have asked us when the next Marxfest will be, we finally have an answer: We don’t know! But in the meantime, join us for a few ridiculous Marxian events, Memorial Day weekend at Coney Island! Tickets and information at marxfest.org and coneyisland.com.
May 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
For those who have asked when the next Marxfest will be, we finally have an answer: We don’t know! But in the meantime, please join us for a few choice Marxian events, Memorial Day weekend at Coney Island USA (1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn)! Tickets and info at marxfest.org and coneyisland.com.
May 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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There are nice mentions of @marxfest.org and The Marx Brothers Council Podcast in this excellent review of Robert Bader's revelatory new Zeppo bio.

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Book Review: "Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother" -- He Wasn't an Underachiever - The Arts Fuse
Biographer Robert S. Bader is an engaging writer and meticulous researcher. And handy here, he’s able to be tactful, but not forgiving, when describing lousy human behavior.
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January 8, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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In Episode 76, ANIMAL CRACKERS REOPENED, we play listeners' responses to the second (and greatest) of the Marx Brothers' films -- and then we respond to those responses. It's our final episode of 2024, and probably one of our twelve best this year!

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Episode 76: Animal Crackers Reopened (featuring The Marx Brothers Council) — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast
It’s our return to our favorite Marx Brothers film, Animal Crackers , with responses from listeners, and our responses to those responses.
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December 20, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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It’s a holiday miracle!
Why, yes, Marxfest merch IS available online! The same exclusive line available at Marxfest '24, officially licensed by Marx Brothers Inc., while supplies last. We've got to sing while we sell! www.marxfest.org/shop
December 11, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Their final golden moments, complete with new jokes.

DUMONT: I am highly honored.
GROUCHO: I thought you were Haile Selassie.
In 1965, Margaret Dumont, comic foil to the Marx Brothers in seven of their films, was reunited with Groucho Marx to perform on ABC’s “Hollywood Palace.” She died eight days later.
December 11, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Why, yes, Marxfest merch IS available online! The same exclusive line available at Marxfest '24, officially licensed by Marx Brothers Inc., while supplies last. We've got to sing while we sell! www.marxfest.org/shop
December 11, 2024 at 3:00 AM
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A Harpo Marx balloon in the 1935 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and people in Marx Brothers inflated costumes in the Parade in 2003.

With the 100 year anniversary, I'm hoping they dig into the archives and find gems like this.
November 28, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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We're thankful for Episode 75 of the MBCP, in which Matthew & @noahdiamond.com are joined by @franksantopadre.bsky.social for a rollicking chat about the Marx Brothers, podcasting, @realgilbertacp.bsky.social, and other amazing colossal subjects.

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Episode 75: You Can’t Fool Me! There Ain’t No Santopadre! (featuring Frank Santopadre) — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast
Frank Santopadre, the Emmy Award-winning writer and producer who for eight years enchanted us as the cohost of Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast , joins us for a rollicking hour of Marxian...
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November 28, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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Send us your recorded comments about ANIMAL CRACKERS (1930) for our December episode! Submissions should be no longer than 5 min. Any audio or video file is acceptable; sharing links are fine too. Email submissions to marxbrotherscouncilpodcast@gmail.com. Deadline Dec. 13. Thanks for participating!
November 26, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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SO IF YOU CARE TO FIND ME LOOK TO THE WESTERN SKY
November 25, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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In Episode 74, meet David Fleming. David's aunt was Erin Fleming, Groucho's manager/companion during his final years. With candor and insight, David shines new light on this controversial figure and the role she played at the end of our hero's life.
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Episode 74: We Need to Talk About Erin (featuring David Fleming) — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast
David Fleming, nephew of Erin Fleming, joins us to discuss his aunt’s controversial relationship with Groucho Marx, and his own relationships with both of them.
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October 31, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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John Swope, Henry Fonda, and Jimmy Stewart, Halloween c.1945
October 16, 2024 at 11:22 AM
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Actual footage of Bluesky since the other place imploded
November 13, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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'The Marx Brothers on Hollywood Boulevard, 1933'
November 19, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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Postcard #23 is in the mail! It's a beauty, designed by guest artist Bob Stryker. If you'd like to receive our cards, featuring original exclusive art each month, subscribe now at the Students of Huxley, Huxley Students, Left-Handed Moths, or Firefly's Cabinet level!

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Postcard #23 is in the mail! | The Marx Brothers Council Podcast
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November 21, 2024 at 8:13 PM
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The most recent postcard I designed for the Marx Brothers Council Podcast, featuring an evolution of the one, the only, Groucho.

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November 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Hello, we must be going -- to Bluesky! We'll use the Marxfest account here to share highlights from Marxfests 2014 and 2024, news about future Marxfest plans and other Marxian happenings. Tell Aunt Minnie to send up a bigger room!
November 18, 2024 at 10:32 PM