"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!" www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Dt...

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.

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.

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.

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. artsfuse.org/303655/book-...

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! www.marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com/episodes/202...

It’s a holiday miracle!

Their final golden moments, complete with new jokes. DUMONT: I am highly honored. GROUCHO: I thought you were Haile Selassie.

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

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.

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. www.marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com/episodes/202...

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 [email protected]. Deadline Dec. 13. Thanks for participating!

SO IF YOU CARE TO FIND ME LOOK TO THE WESTERN SKY

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. www.marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com/episodes/202...

John Swope, Henry Fonda, and Jimmy Stewart, Halloween c.1945

Actual footage of Bluesky since the other place imploded

'The Marx Brothers on Hollywood Boulevard, 1933'

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! www.patreon.com/posts/postca...

The most recent postcard I designed for the Marx Brothers Council Podcast, featuring an evolution of the one, the only, Groucho. #grouchomarx #themarxbrothers

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!