Steve Stoliar not only met his hero (Groucho Marx) he saved his movie (Animal Crackers) from obscurity. Steve also took a chance and landed a job with Groucho Marx during the last years of his life. Steve documented that amazing experience in a book. We discuss it all and you'll love it.
Steve Stoliar is a writer, voice actor, and author. If you love the movie Animal Crackers Steve is responsible for pressuring Universal to spend the money to reacquire the rights after they lapsed and returned to the original owners. After saving one of the greatest Marx Brother's movies Steve met Groucho Marx and became his personal assistant and archivist. Steve lived with Groucho Marx during the last years of his life. Steve spent that time with Groucho and his many guests that included Zeppo Marx, George Burns, Dick Cavett, Bob Hope, Mae West and Bob Hope. Steve wrote the book “Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho’s House” capturing the many stories and intrigue during Groucho's final years. We also discuss Steve's amazing writing career and the many TV shows he has written on and Steve shares some amazing insight into the writing process for an episode of a TV show.
Our Guest, Steve Stoliar
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