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Raised Eyebrows, Expanded Edition
- My Years Inside Groucho’s House
- Narrated by: Steve Stoliar
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
Raised Eyebrows is the bittersweet story of the last years in the life of Groucho Marx, told by a young Marx Brothers fan who was fortunate enough to work for Groucho as his personal secretary and archivist, right inside Marx's Beverly Hills home. In addition to getting to know his hero, the author was able to spend quality time with Zeppo, Gummo, Mae West, George Burns, Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, SJ Perelman, Steve Allen, and scores of other luminaries of stage, screen, TV, and literature.
The downside of this dream-come-true was getting close to his idol as the curtain was coming down, and dealing with Erin Fleming - the mercurial woman in charge of Groucho's personal and professional life.
Raised Eyebrows is filled with never-before-heard anecdotes.
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- Nil
- 30-03-23
Interesting view.
Interesting view of a great humorists final years.
Far removed from our general memories of his performances on the screen.
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- Bet
- 19-09-20
An eye opener
I listened to this wonderfully honest what I'd call a diary......... making this feel real & walking in Steve's footsteps. Groucho, I always felt he's a fun & luverly guy before I started reading Steve stoliars book.
I may listen again, loved the what happened after those years . Thankyou for such an enjoyable & addictive read x
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- KH
- 25-03-24
Intimate, respectful & honest
A fascinating story regardless of how much you know about or care for the comedy of Groucho. Beautifully written in intimate honesty without being at all exploitative. A book about old age, mental health, faded glory and the joyful gift of being a true fan. I would give 10 stars if I could!
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- paul george scott
- 22-01-22
five star book
a fantastic audio book about groucho marx last years. it is a sad tale . the book is narrated by the author. who is a natural mimic. a must read.
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- thebablegate
- 12-12-22
You Bet your life its Groucho
I first discovered Groucho through the Italian comic book "Dylan Dog: Nightmare Investigator." He was Dylan's assistant in his fight against the forces of darkness. I had the video game in 1992 on the Amiga and later got hold of the comics.
Six months after playing this game repeatedly, I was watching BBC One when two actors were playing as Groucho and Chico. I jumped up and said, "That's Groucho! He's in the comic and video game Dylan Dog!" My father looked at me and said, "Groucho is a legend, son. He was around before Dylan Dog comics. You need to do your research honestly."
The two actors sang a song called "Sing Me a Sensible Song," and I was hooked. I wanted to know more about Groucho. What I found were classic comedy movies my grandparents had told me about, such as "A Night at the Opera" and "Duck Soup," which deepened my obsession to know more about the great Groucho Marx.
To my heartbreak, years later, I found out that he had passed away. I was born in 1981, so I would never have the chance to meet him or say thank you for being so funny and witty. But my journey continues, from watching the movies and crying with laughter, to learning that Groucho did a UK version of "You Bet Your Life" filmed in London for ITV. I also discovered the tragic way he suffered towards the end. In '92, I found Groucho as a character in a comic book/video game, but getting to see the man on the screen made me realize he is more of a legend than some Italian comic book hero.
So I found this wonderful Audible book, and oh my goodness, what a find! The narrator can switch voices, and the pace keeps you holding on to every word. I have laughed, I have cried, and I keep going back. If you love Groucho, this audiobook is a must-have experience. He gains new fans every day. Who else but Groucho? Legends never die.
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- Mr. R. J. Thompson
- 12-03-22
a good listen and a very detailed about Groucho
a very detailed account of Groucho's later years, beautifully read and with dry humour throughout.
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- peggy
- 04-08-22
excellent
narrator made it very entertaining very enjoyable listen will recommend it to all my friends
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- Howard Blackwell
- 22-07-22
Very interesting, very sad.
Groucho was in his twilight days, and was controlled by a crazy woman. Steve who wrote this was there and watching all this happen. It was beyond his control to stop it, but I think he treated Groucho with respect. A good read.
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- Simon Hepworth
- 04-07-23
Horrible.
No matter how accurate the retelling of events that occurred within the walls of Groucho’s Hollywood home, there is no getting away from what a spiteful book this is.
Yes, the author loves Groucho and defends his casual homophobia and sugar coating anything about him that could be perceived as unacceptable. But the worst crime is that this is a revised edition and should have been better. There is nothing of substance here, Groucho apparently only ever spoke in short pithy witticisms which by any standard aren’t that funny. They occur so frequently you begin to wonder if it’s just an excuse for the author to perform his impression.
By far the biggest failing of this hagiography is the authors treatment of Erin Fleming. He hates her and refuses to treat her fairly. Her behaviour was atrocious however we know she suffered from a sever mental illness and yet even when he admits it the author casually throws it away as though it’s no big deal or contributory factor. Knowing this wouldn’t have changed the story but it could have lead some empathy or perspective in the writing. But no, the best you get is he occasionally felt sorry for her but also felt she deserved what she got - which was destitution and ultimately suicide.
The author is nothing more that a super fan without the intellect to be objective.
Avoid.
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