Decades To Air ‘Dick Cavett Show’ Episodes Featuring Groucho Marx

On the heels of PBS’s recent American Masters episode highlighting the relationship between Dick Cavett and Groucho Marx, diginet Decades will pay tribute to the friendship with special episodes of The Dick Cavett Show featuring the award-winning comedian.

The episodes will air Monday, Jan. 2 through Friday, Jan. 6, during the regular weeknight time slot for the series at 9 p.m. ET on Decades. These rare and intimate conversations offer a unique glimpse into the pair’s friendship and showcase Groucho’s quick wit and timeless humor.

Monday, Jan. 2: Groucho Marx discusses growing up with the Marx brothers, his letters in the Library of Congress, and nudity on the Broadway stage.

Tuesday, Jan. 3: Groucho Marx, Shelley Winters and the cast of Minnie’s Boys talk about their show based on the Marx Brothers.

Wednesday, Jan. 4: Groucho Marx jokes about clean comedy, zoologist Jim Fowler brings a sloth, and Truman Capote discusses his unfinished novel Answered Prayers.

Thursday, Jan. 5: Debbie Reynolds quips about showbiz life, Groucho Marx reminisces about wearing a Napoleon costume, Erin Fleming talks about the real Groucho, and Dan Rowan chats about making Laugh-In.

Friday, Jan. 6: Ryan O’Neal discusses working with Barbra Streisand in his film What’s Up Doc?, Hedgemon Lewis reveals boxing secrets, and “coroner to the stars” Dr. Thomas Noguchi talks his investigation process. Groucho Marx also makes a cameo.