Season 1 · Episode 77
77 “And Always Zeppo” (our look at "Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother")
Noah and Matthew dive into Robert S. Bader’s new book, Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother, the first-ever biography of the universally acknowledged youngest Marx Brother. The guys explore Zeppo’s life of career shifts, ties to organized crime, and st ...
The Marx Brothers Council Podcast · Matthew Coniam, Noah Diamond, Bob Gassel
January 30, 202555m 27s
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Show Notes
Noah and Matthew dive into Robert S. Bader’s new book, Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother, the first-ever biography of the universally acknowledged youngest Marx Brother.
The guys explore Zeppo’s life of career shifts, ties to organized crime, and strained family relationships. They delve into why he didn’t bask in the glory of the Marxes’ 1960’s and 70’s resurgence, and find proof of his rumored great wit. Oh, and Matthew discovers a Groucho “Holy Grail” buried in Bader’s pages...
Not too spoilery, this episode is a must-listen whether you’ve read the book or not.