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You Bet Your Life

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Directors

Robert Dwan
Robert Dwan
• 1950–1961
Bernie Smith
Bernie Smith
• 1950–1961

Writers

Hy Freedman
Hy Freedman
• 1954–1959
Howard Harris
Howard Harris
• 1954–1959
Howard Harris
Howard Harris
writer
• 1954–1955
Edward T. Tyler
Edward T. Tyler
• 1954

Cast

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Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx
Self - Host
/Self
• 1950–1961
George Fenneman
George Fenneman
Self - Announcer
/Self
• 1950–1961
Melinda Marx
Melinda Marx
Self - Groucho's Daughter
/Self
• 1955–1961
Tuulikki Woods
Tuulikki Woods
Self - Finnish Housewife
• 1960
Joe Gold
Joe Gold
Self - Most Perfect Man 1956
• 1959
Betina Consolo
Betina Consolo
Self - Elderly Husband Hunter
• 1957
Chico Marx
Chico Marx
Self - Prom Commercial
/Self - Audience Member
• 1957
Harpo Marx
Harpo Marx
Self - Prom Commercial
/Self
• 1957–1961
Marilyn Burtis
Marilyn Burtis
Self - Assistant
/Secret Word Girl
• 1954–1956
Rowena Hiemstra
Rowena Hiemstra
Self - Dancer
/Self - Farmer's Daughter
• 1958–1959
Reg Lewis
Reg Lewis
Self - Mr. Universe 1957
• 1959
Traian Boyer
Traian Boyer
Self - Hypnotist
• 1960
Carl Doss
Carl Doss
Self - Adoptive Father of 12
• 1954
Sam Rifken
Sam Rifken
Self
• 1960
Helen Doss
Helen Doss
Self - Adoptive Mother of 12
• 1954
Harry Ruby
Harry Ruby
Himself_Guest
/Self - Songwriter
John Charles Thomas
John Charles Thomas
Self - Operatic Baritone
• 1957
Prince Monolulu
Prince Monolulu
Self - Horse Racing Tipster
• 1957
Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano
Self - Heavyweight Boxing Champion
• 1960
Diana Lynn
Diana Lynn
Self - 1957 DeSoto Ad
/Self - 1958 DeSoto Ad
• 1956–1958
Jeanne Crain
Jeanne Crain
Self - 1957 DeSoto Ad
/Self - 1958 DeSoto Ad
• 1957
Hugh Gregory Morton
Hugh Gregory Morton
Self - Management Consultant
• 1959
'Choo-Choo Charlie' Callaci
'Choo-Choo Charlie' Callaci
Self - Kid's TV Show Host
• 1960
Sarita Heredia
Sarita Heredia
Self - Flamenco Guitarist
• 1960
LaVonne Thram
LaVonne Thram
Self - 18-Year-Old College Student
• 1959
Roberta Rene
Roberta Rene
Self - President of Elvis Presley Fan Club
/Self - President of Elvis Presley Fan Club (San Diego Chapter)
• 1957
Charles Wheeler
Charles Wheeler
Self - 15-Year-Old Hipster
• 1959
Lori Hilton
Lori Hilton
Self
/Self - Assistant
• 1960
Michael Allen
Michael Allen
NBC Page
Alice Backes
Alice Backes
Self - Future Actress
• 1951
Nina Kramer
Nina Kramer
Self - 19-Year-Old Librarian
• 1951
Evelynne Smith
Evelynne Smith
Self
• 1952
Harriet Snookal
Harriet Snookal
Self - Hot Rod Mechanic
• 1953
Zale Parry
Zale Parry
Self - Champion Skin Diver
• 1954
Ivan Kirov
Ivan Kirov
Self - Dance Instructor
• 1954
Stuart Palmer
Stuart Palmer
Self - Contestant
• 1954
Virgil Partch
Virgil Partch
Self - Cartoonist
• 1954
Burt Stuart
Burt Stuart
Self - Jack-Of-All-Trades
• 1954
Hal Keene
Hal Keene
Self - Professional Wrestler
• 1954
Bertha Ragan Tickey
Bertha Ragan Tickey
Self - Softball Pitcher
• 1954
Maggie Ritter
Maggie Ritter
Self - Beauty & Charm Instructor
• 1954
Ann Reardon
Ann Reardon
Self - Dance Instructor
• 1954
Oula Anderson
Oula Anderson
Self - Attractive Swede
• 1954
Dean Cromwell
Dean Cromwell
Self - Former USC Track Coach
• 1954
Edith Head
Edith Head
Self - Costume Designer
• 1955
Joe Louis
Joe Louis
Self - Heavyweight Boxing Legend
• 1955
Layne Britton
Layne Britton
Self - Makeup Artist
• 1955
Sean Meany
Sean Meany
Self - Irishman
• 1955
Sascha Brastoff
Sascha Brastoff
Self - Costume Designer
• 1955
Anthony Herbert
Anthony Herbert
Self - Most-Decorated Korean War Veteran
• 1955
Bob Lemon
Bob Lemon
Self - Cleveland Indians Pitcher
• 1955
Francesca 'Mama' Weiss
Francesca 'Mama' Weiss
Self - Celebrity Chef
• 1955
Helen Bright
Helen Bright
Self - Housewife
• 1955
Mimi Pill
Mimi Pill
Self - Housewife
• 1955
Sylvia Thompson
Sylvia Thompson
Self - Member of Tip-Top Club
• 1955
Dr. Giovanni
Dr. Giovanni
Self - World's Greatest Pickpocket
• 1955
Emmett Ashford
Emmett Ashford
Self - Pro Baseball Umpire
• 1955
Wanda Klumper
Wanda Klumper
Self - Pastry Shop Owner
• 1955
Sylvester Nelson
Sylvester Nelson
Self - Staff Sergeant USMC
• 1955
Beverly Rubens
Beverly Rubens
Self - Lawyer
• 1955
Barbara Schmidt
Barbara Schmidt
Contestant - 1954 Rose Queen of Pasadena
Bebe Blake
Bebe Blake
Self - Songwriter
• 1955
Archie Moore
Archie Moore
Self
• 1956
Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury
Self - Science Fiction Writer
• 1956
Hoot Gibson
Hoot Gibson
Self - Legendary Movie Cowboy
• 1956
C.S. Forester
C.S. Forester
Self - Author
• 1956
Billy Pearson
Billy Pearson
Self - Jockey
• 1956
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Self - Gary Cooper's Mother
• 1956
Sammy Lee
Sammy Lee
Self - Olympic Gold Medal Diver
• 1956
Halo Meadows
Halo Meadows
Self - Writer
• 1956
Maryanne Badger
Maryanne Badger
Self - Housewife
• 1956
Barbara Gant
Barbara Gant
Self - High School English Teacher
• 1956
Ann Rowell
Ann Rowell
Self - Housewife
• 1956
Primitiva Demandante
Primitiva Demandante
Self - Doctor
• 1956
Jeanne Wilkinson
Jeanne Wilkinson
Self - Student Nurse
• 1956
Helen Schwartz
Helen Schwartz
Self - Contestant
• 1956
Hazel L. Hummel
Hazel L. Hummel
Self - Artist
• 1956
Rita Chalmers
Rita Chalmers
Self - McCall's Fashion Promoter
• 1956
Peggy O'Kelly Lickel
Peggy O'Kelly Lickel
Self - Housewife
• 1956
Jerra Lynne Tyler
Jerra Lynne Tyler
Self - USC Student
• 1956
Bettye Hawley
Bettye Hawley
Self - Restaurant Owner
• 1956
Ketty Lester
Ketty Lester
Self - Nightclub Singer
• 1957
Beverly Aadland
Beverly Aadland
Self - High School Student
• 1957
Denny Devine
Denny Devine
Self - Son of Andy Devine
• 1957
Nino Cochise
Nino Cochise
Self - Grandson of Cochise
• 1957
Giselle D'Arc
Giselle D'Arc
Self - Bit Actress
• 1957
Jan Dietrich
Jan Dietrich
Self - Airplane Pilot
• 1957
Jean Farrar
Jean Farrar
Self - Yoga Enthusiast
• 1957
Caryl Jost
Caryl Jost
Self - Poet
• 1957
Glory Dawson
Glory Dawson
Self - L.A. Policewoman
• 1957
Peggy Slater
Peggy Slater
Self - Yacht Broker
• 1957
Norma Hacker
Norma Hacker
Self - Farmer's Wife
• 1957
Val Christensen
Val Christensen
Self - Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming
• 1957
Mrs. Carveth Wells
Mrs. Carveth Wells
Self - World Traveller
• 1957
Harvey C. Harmelink
Harvey C. Harmelink
Self - Fireman
• 1957
Nancy Mason
Nancy Mason
Self - Beautiful Young Widow
• 1957
Angeline Papadakis
Angeline Papadakis
Self - Greek Housewife
• 1957
Nan Peterson
Nan Peterson
Self - Bit Actress
• 1958
Marianne Gaba
Marianne Gaba
Self - Model
• 1958
Nancy Valentine
Nancy Valentine
Self
• 1958
Jim MacGeorge
Jim MacGeorge
Self - Comic Book Storyline Writer
• 1958
Pinky Tomlin
Pinky Tomlin
Self - Songwriter
• 1958
Patty Desautels
Patty Desautels
Self - Stuntwoman
• 1958
Louise Randall Pierson
Louise Randall Pierson
Self - Columnist
• 1958
Cathy Smith
Cathy Smith
Self - Vic Tanny Health Club Trainer
• 1958
Gladys Bentley
Gladys Bentley
Self - Nightclub Singer
• 1958
Diana Dodd
Diana Dodd
Self - Scottish Widow
• 1958
Muriel Forth
Muriel Forth
Self - British Housewife
• 1958
Charles Goren
Charles Goren
Self - Contract Bridge Expert
• 1958
Kathryn Morton Godfrey
Kathryn Morton Godfrey
Self - Arthur Godfrey's Mother
• 1958
Edward Feille Jr.
Edward Feille Jr.
Self - World War II Hero
• 1958
Lois Bootzin
Lois Bootzin
Self - Wife of Gypsy Boots
• 1958
Evelyn Rudie
Evelyn Rudie
Self - Actress
• 1959
Jackie Joseph
Jackie Joseph
Self - Actress
• 1959
Tor Johnson
Tor Johnson
Actor
/Self - Swedish Wrestler
Michael Wayne
Michael Wayne
Self - Son of John Wayne
• 1959
Ginger Drysdale
Ginger Drysdale
Self - Former Model
• 1959
Kathy Qualen
Kathy Qualen
Self - Stewardess
• 1959
Cellardoor Crockett
Cellardoor Crockett
Self - Modern Poet
• 1959
Mayme Maceira
Mayme Maceira
Self - Housewife
• 1959
Sylvie St. Clair
Sylvie St. Clair
Self - Nightclub Singer
• 1959
Guy Hatfield
Guy Hatfield
Self - Hatfield Descendant
• 1959
Elaine McDonnell
Elaine McDonnell
Self - Slenderella Salon Manager
• 1959
Mildred Gilmore
Mildred Gilmore
Private Eye
/Self - Attorney
Joan Phillips
Joan Phillips
Self - Contestant
• 1959
Dolores Dreier
Dolores Dreier
Self - Large Lady
• 1959
Chuck Lewis
Chuck Lewis
Self - Golf Pro
• 1959
Skip Fickling
Skip Fickling
Self - Mystery Detective Story Writer
• 1959
Earlene Brown
Earlene Brown
Self - Olympic Shotputter
• 1959
Don Scott
Don Scott
Self - Mr. Physical Fitness 1956
• 1959
Paul Saltman
Paul Saltman
Self - Contestant
• 1959
Gene Nelson
Gene Nelson
Self - Dancer
• 1960
Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
Self - Actress
• 1960
Pamela Mason
Pamela Mason
Self - Actress
• 1960
Joe McTurk
Joe McTurk
Self - Bit Actor
• 1960
Verne Smith
Verne Smith
Self - Old Gold Cigarettes Pitchman
• 1960
Emma Gatewood
Emma Gatewood
Self - Long-Distance Hiker
• 1960
Ellis Arnall
Ellis Arnall
Self - Former Governor of Georgia
• 1960
Janet Willets
Janet Willets
Self - Veterinarian
• 1960
Charles Andrew Vespia Jr.
Charles Andrew Vespia Jr.
Self - Singer
• 1960
Philip Karp
Philip Karp
Self - Musician, San Francisco Symphony
• 1960
Pasqualina Marchegiano
Pasqualina Marchegiano
Self - Mother of Rocky Marciano
• 1960
Fred Haney
Fred Haney
Self - Milwaukee Braves Manager
• 1960
Martha Mirrer
Martha Mirrer
Self - Housewife
• 1960
Elizabeth Howell
Elizabeth Howell
Self - Welsh Widow
• 1960
Irehne Hobson
Irehne Hobson
Self - 90-Year-Old Woman
• 1960
Karen von Unge
Karen von Unge
Self
• 1960
Edna DeSpain
Edna DeSpain
Self - Housewife
• 1960
Proctor Thomson
Proctor Thomson
Self - Economist
• 1960
Frankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon
Self - Guest
• 1961
William Peter Blatty
William Peter Blatty
Self - Author
• 1961
Irish McCalla
Irish McCalla
Self - Actress
/Sheena, Queen of the Jungle
• 1961
Lou Nova
Lou Nova
Actor
/Self - Boxer
Aden Lowry
Aden Lowry
Self - Interior Decorator from Kansas
• 1961
Mike McKeever
Mike McKeever
Football Player
/Self - Identical Twin
Audrey Kaufman
Audrey Kaufman
Self - Mrs. Housing Development of Amarillo
• 1961
Eden Ryl
Eden Ryl
Self - Sales Consultant
• 1961
Clarence Allen
Clarence Allen
Self - Geologist
• 1951
Jack Macfadden
Jack Macfadden
Self - Son of Bernarr Macfadden
• 1953
Red Sanders
Red Sanders
Self - UCLA Football Head Coach
• 1954
Dora Hill
Dora Hill
Self - Mayor of Newport Beach
• 1954
Charles O'Brien Osburn
Charles O'Brien Osburn
Self - Aerial Stuntman
• 1954
Joanne Keene
Joanne Keene
Self - Professional Wrestler
• 1954
Bill Eddie
Bill Eddie
Self - Loan Officer
• 1954
Bill Rutter
Bill Rutter
Self - Phil Silver's Lookalike
• 1954
Abe Roth
Abe Roth
Self - Professional Boxing Referee
• 1954
Dimitri Tiomkin
Dimitri Tiomkin
Self - Hollywood Composer
• 1955
Clarence A. Shoop
Clarence A. Shoop
Self - General USAF
• 1955
Aly Wassil
Aly Wassil
Self - Pakistani Lecturer
• 1955
Mario DaRe
Mario DaRe
Contestant - Brother of Aldo Ray
Mickey Walker
Mickey Walker
Self - Boxer
• 1955
Charles Dressen
Charles Dressen
Self - Washington Senators Manager
• 1955
Donald Douglas Jr.
Donald Douglas Jr.
Self - VP of Douglas Aircraft Company
• 1955
Collette Nelson
Collette Nelson
Self - Housewife
• 1955
Roger Sharkey
Roger Sharkey
Self - Irish Cowboy
• 1955
Benn Zeppa
Benn Zeppa
Self - 13-Year-Old Schoolboy
• 1955
Leonard Krause
Leonard Krause
Self - Psychiatrist
• 1955
Gordon Scott
Gordon Scott
Self
• 1956
Edgar Higgins
Edgar Higgins
Self - Father-in-Law of Groucho Marx
• 1956
Desmond Slattery
Desmond Slattery
Self - Amateur Actor
• 1956
Henry Jacobs
Henry Jacobs
Self - KPFA Radio Host
• 1956
Lingo
Lingo
Self - Folk Singer
• 1956
John J. Anthony
John J. Anthony
Self - Marriage Advice Expert
• 1956
Richard Buckley
Richard Buckley
Self - Comic
• 1956
John Paul Stapp
John Paul Stapp
Self - World's Fastest Rocket Sled Rider
• 1956
Brad Andres
Brad Andres
Self - Professional Motorcycle Racer
• 1956
Nicco Romanos
Nicco Romanos
Self - Greek Russian Immigrant
• 1956
Charles Lewis Camp
Charles Lewis Camp
Self - Paleontologist
• 1956
Isaac Kashdan
Isaac Kashdan
Self - Contestant
• 1956
Jose Luis Flores
Jose Luis Flores
Self - 7th Grader
• 1956
John Ralph Bilbo
John Ralph Bilbo
Jules Strongbow - Professional Wrestler
Jim McKinley
Jim McKinley
Self - Parking Ticket Beater
• 1956
Kathy Gabriel
Kathy Gabriel
Self - Miss Ohio 1957
• 1957
Mona Young
Mona Young
Self - Miss Norway 1954
• 1957
Don Davis
Don Davis
Self - One-Man Band
• 1957
Patsy Klein
Patsy Klein
Self - UCLA Coed
• 1957
Ennio Bolognini
Ennio Bolognini
Self - Cellist
• 1957
John W. Hughes
John W. Hughes
Self - Lecturer
• 1957
Danny Weil
Danny Weil
Self - Adventurous Watchmaker
• 1957
Joseph Interliggi
Joseph Interliggi
Self - Chops Wood with his Teeth
• 1957
Emanuel Klein
Emanuel Klein
Self - 77-year-old Jingle Writer
• 1957
John Roese
John Roese
Self - Former Biplane Stuntman
• 1957
Candice Bergen
Candice Bergen
Self - Edgar's Daughter
• 1958
Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Diller
Self - Nightclub Performer
• 1958
Ernie Kovacs
Ernie Kovacs
Self - Contestant
• 1958
Aki Aleong
Aki Aleong
Self - Trinidadian
• 1958
Alan Caillou
Alan Caillou
Self - Writer
• 1958
Corinne Cole
Corinne Cole
Actress
/Self - Model
Sammy Cahn
Sammy Cahn
Self - Songwriter
• 1958
Murray Rose
Murray Rose
Self - Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer
• 1958
Kishore Singh
Kishore Singh
Self - Sister of Kuldip Singh
• 1958
Roger Beck
Roger Beck
Self - L.A. Mirror Crime Reporter
• 1958
Richard Armour
Richard Armour
Self - Poet
• 1958
Everett Austin Goodell
Everett Austin Goodell
Self - Elevator Operator
• 1958
Irwin Allen
Irwin Allen
Self - Movie Producer
• 1959
Ray Corrigan
Ray Corrigan
Self - Cowboy Actor
• 1959
Don Drysdale
Don Drysdale
Self - Pitcher for Los Angeles Dodgers
• 1959
Gretchen Wayne
Gretchen Wayne
Self - School Teacher
• 1959
Montie Montana
Montie Montana
Self - Cowboy Actor
• 1959
Kenny Washington
Kenny Washington
Self - Los Angeles Rams Running Back
• 1959
Fred Demara
Fred Demara
Self - The Great Impostor
• 1959
Irvin 'Zabo' Koszewski
Irvin 'Zabo' Koszewski
Self - Runner Up Mr. America
• 1959
Hugh Langtry
Hugh Langtry
Self - Cowboy
• 1959
Stasa Damascus
Stasa Damascus
Self - Aspiring Greek Actress
• 1959
Albert Hibbs
Albert Hibbs
Self - Physicist
• 1959
Valentina Hatfield
Valentina Hatfield
Self - Housewife
• 1959
Gloria Fickling
Gloria Fickling
Self - Mystery Detective Story Writer
• 1959
Charles Snow
Charles Snow
Self - Watchmaker
• 1959
Ernest Mayo
Ernest Mayo
Self - Anti-Freeze Salesman
• 1959
Parry O'Brien
Parry O'Brien
Self - U.S. Olympic Shot Put Champion
• 1959
Linda Lewis
Linda Lewis
Self - 8-Year-Old Golf Pro
• 1959
Patrick Phillip Thines
Patrick Phillip Thines
Self - Elderly Long-Distance Walker
• 1959
Clifford Marks
Clifford Marks
Self - Bakery Proprietor
• 1959
Joy Harmon
Joy Harmon
Self - Actress
• 1960
Marie Gomez
Marie Gomez
Self - Actress
• 1960
Travilla
Travilla
Self - Dress Designer
• 1960
Max Shulman
Max Shulman
Self - Author
• 1960
James Whitcomb Brougher Sr.
James Whitcomb Brougher Sr.
Self - Baptist Minister
• 1960
Leona Vespia
Leona Vespia
Self - Charlie's Wife
• 1960
Thomas Yangha
Thomas Yangha
Self - Belgian Congolese Man
• 1960
Robert Cunningham Miller
Robert Cunningham Miller
Self - Director of the California Academy of Sciences
• 1960
Milton Woods
Milton Woods
Self - Tuulikki's Husband
• 1960
Napo Tuiteleleapaga
Napo Tuiteleleapaga
Self - Samoan Chief
• 1960
June Adler
June Adler
Self - National Wine Queen 1959
• 1960
DeVere Baker
DeVere Baker
Self - Oceanic Rafter
• 1960
Lloyd Kino
Lloyd Kino
Self - Actor
• 1961
Veronica Ericson
Veronica Ericson
Contestant
Marlin McKeever
Marlin McKeever
Football Player
/Self - Identical Twin
Thomas Cronin
Thomas Cronin
Self - Royal Butler
• 1961
Simon Argevitch
Simon Argevitch
Self - Ladies Shoe Salesman
• 1961
Ross Crossley
Ross Crossley
Self - Major, Quartermaster Corps
• 1951
Klondike Kate
Klondike Kate
Self - Famed Yukon Dancer
• 1954
Henry Aaron
Henry Aaron
Self - High School Senior
• 1954
Bill Early
Bill Early
Self - Cattle Buyer
• 1954
Shirley Lestelle
Shirley Lestelle
Self - Pen Assembler
• 1954
Martha Parson
Martha Parson
Self - Forelady
• 1954
Pancho González
Pancho González
Self - Tennis Star
• 1955
Lynn Armstrong
Lynn Armstrong
Self - Cole Swimwear Rep
• 1955
Vern Cameron
Vern Cameron
Contestant - Hydrologist
Mary Brandvig
Mary Brandvig
Self - Ham Radio Operator
• 1955

Producer

John Guedel
John Guedel
producer
• 1950–1961

Cinematographers

Virgil Miller
Virgil Miller
• 1953–1959
Alan Stensvold
Alan Stensvold
• 1959–1961
James Van Trees
James Van Trees
• 1951–1953

Editors

Robert Ford
Robert Ford
• 1956–1961
Robert Sparr
Robert Sparr
• 1954–1956
Norman Colbert
Norman Colbert
• 1951–1952
Robert Dwan
Robert Dwan

Makeup Department

Paul Stanhope
Paul Stanhope
makeup artist
• 1959–1961

Production Management

Edwin I. Mills
Edwin I. Mills
programme manager / program production manager
• 1953–1961
I. Lindenbaum
I. Lindenbaum
production manager
• 1951–1956
Jack Lacey
Jack Lacey
production manager
• 1957–1961
Charles C. Irwin Jr.
Charles C. Irwin Jr.
production supervisor
• 1957–1959
Dick Hall
Dick Hall
programme manager
• 1957–1961
Marion Pollock
Marion Pollock
programme manager / production manager
• 1959–1961
Art Bruckman
Art Bruckman
production supervisor
• 1959–1961