DVD
Groucho and Cavett
Languages
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English audio description.
Performers
Dick Cavett.
Publication Information
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2023]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 80 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
Added Uniform Title
Summary
When writer-turned-comedian Dick Cavett became the host of his own talk show in 1968, his mentor, Groucho Marx, quickly became a frequent guest. Groucho's appearances on The Dick Cavett Show captured what Cavett calls "the last of Groucho's greatness." Cavett's early years as a writer and comedian coincided with a slowdown in Groucho's professional activity, and it was during this time that their friendship blossomed. In Groucho & Cavett, the three-time Emmy Award-winner looks back at his relationship with the iconic comedian, sharing footage from Groucho's visits to his show and other rare recordings. In much the same way that Groucho's television quiz show, You Bet Your Life, had provided the perfect vehicle for him after his movie career ended, The Dick Cavett Show allowed Groucho to be Groucho one more time.
Notes
Originally broadcast on PBS as part of the series American Masters in 2022.
Includes 20 minutes of bonus clips and deleted scenes: Sidney Sheldon, S.J. Perelman, Johnny Carson/Cavett's early standup days, Johnny Carson vs. Dorothy Kilgallen, Carnegie Hall, Groucho was a very literate man.