Groucho Marx roasts Dick Cavett

Season 36 Episode 8

About the Episode

ABC aired "The Dick Cavett Show" three times a week during primetime, considered an unusual schedule at the time. "In fact, when Groucho came on, he said, 'You know you need a secretary to know when this show is on,'" said Cavett.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 2m 01s

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Clark Terry on Touring the South with All-Black Band

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Clark Terry on Count Basie's Space and Time in Jazz

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HOPPER: An American love story (Extended Audio Description)

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Edward Hopper's childhood in Nyack, New York

Edward Hopper was raised in Nyack, where his creativity was fostered by his parents.

2:03
Rare interview footage of Edward Hopper on his process

Edward Hopper joins Brian O'Doherty for a conversation about his process and inspirations.

29:07
Louis Gossett, Jr. honors Maya Angelou's storytelling impact

Lou Gossett, Jr. discusses Dr. Maya Angelou’s role as a "matriarch."

19:53
A closer look at Edward Hopper's "Automat" and "Chop Suey"

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