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Hello, you must be going! https://teapaw.org/t.co/usSeRsfQNL. New York City Celebrates the #MarxBrothers.

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the marx brothers are the funniest human beings ever i think you guys should give them a try if you haven't done that yet
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Biographer and cultural critic @DannyFingeroth joins us for a few rounds of Marx Brothers "What If," the game of alternate realities, inspired by the anthology series Danny worked on at Marvel Comics. Enjoy, true believers, and make mine Marx Brothers! marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.c…
Episode 72: What If…? (featuring Danny Fingeroth) — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

Episode 72: What If…? (featuring Danny Fingeroth) — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

Danny Fingeroth joins us to discuss the Marx Brothers, Gabe Kaplan, and Jack Ruby, before returning to his Marvel Comics roots for a few rounds of "Marx Brothers What If...?"

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In Episode 71 of The Marx Brothers Council Podcast, Matthew and I share a few of the most perplexing unsolved Marx Brothers mysteries we've encountered in our research. This is better than having fun! marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.c…
Episode 71: If She Figures That One Out, She’s Good — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

Episode 71: If She Figures That One Out, She’s Good — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

Matthew and Noah share a few especially perplexing Marx Brothers mysteries.

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I was lucky to attend a portion of Marx Fest in Manhattan, celebrating all things Marx Brothers. The area itself is of significance to the brothers and there were numerous interesting events held throughout the Manhattan portion as well as the later Coney Island part of the
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@UnitedPalaceNYC, a gorgeous 1930 movie theatre, partnered with @marxfest to host our DUCK SOUP screening in May. They’re raising funds to complete the restoration of their 94-yr-old Robert Morton Wonder Organ. Click below to chip in; every dollar counts! kindest.com/825272-closer-to…
Closer to Restoring the Wonder Organ at the United Palace

Closer to Restoring the Wonder Organ at the United Palace

Click here to support United Palace for Arts and Culture.

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"What Do You Get For Not Directing?" Episode 70 is a back-to-basics conversation about the films of the Marx Brothers -- specifically, a consideration of each of their directors. Can you make a director out of Wood? Can you sing while you Buzzell? marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.c…
Episode 70: What Do You Get For Not Directing? — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

Episode 70: What Do You Get For Not Directing? — The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

A discussion about the directors of the Marx Brothers’ films.

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ANIMAL CRACKERS & COCOANUTS were both filmed in Queens at the Astoria studio! Marx Brothers historian, podcaster, and author @noahdiamond and Marx fan and Muppet historian @CraigShemin will introduce our double-feature on Sat, 6/29! movingimage.org/event/marx-b…
Marx Brothers Double Feature – Museum of the Moving Image

Marx Brothers Double Feature – Museum of the Moving Image

See two classic films starring the Marx Brothers—The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers—filmed in Queens at the legendary Paramount Astoria studios between 1929 and 1930. Marx Brothers historian, podcas...

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On June 29, come to @MovingImageNYC for a beautiful Marx Brothers double feature: The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers, the Brothers' two New York movies, screened footsteps from the soundstage where they were filmed, introduced by @CraigShemin and me! movingimage.org/event/marx-b…
Marx Brothers Double Feature – Museum of the Moving Image

Marx Brothers Double Feature – Museum of the Moving Image

See two classic films starring the Marx Brothers—The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers—filmed in Queens at the legendary Paramount Astoria studios between 1929 and 1930. Marx Brothers historian, podcas...

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In this super-sized @MarxBrosPodcast episode, two of my @Marxfest colleagues, @kathybiehl & @jonnyporkpie, join us for a rambling, rollicking, incomplete festival recap. Featuring THREE of the "new" 1930s radio clips played by John Tefteller at his event! marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.c…
Episode 69: Marxfest Memories (featuring Kathy Biehl and Jonny Porkpie) — The Marx Brothers Council...

Episode 69: Marxfest Memories (featuring Kathy Biehl and Jonny Porkpie) — The Marx Brothers Council...

A recap of Marxfest 2024, with special guests Kathy Biehl and Jonny Porkpie, two of Noah’s colleagues on the Marxfest Committee. With exclusive audio clips from the festival!

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An in-depth report on Marxfest 2024 with two of Noah’s co-organizers. Detailing each event, we’ll share choice audio clips, including 3 newly-discovered Marx radio excerpts that premiered at the fest. marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.c…
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Can you believe this many people wanted me to show them where @NewYorker started? Hello from Hell’s Kitchen! A great day for NYC history @marxfest
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One week til @marxfest 2024! See us present Out of Line: Hirschfeld Draws the Marxes on May 17! We’ll be sharing stories of Hirschfeld’s times drawing the Marxes and some of the personalities in their orbit. Get tickets at Marxfest.org Image: Animal Crackers, 1974
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This chat with Danny Fingeroth & me is from YIVO's online course "Is Anything Okay? The History of Jews and Comedy in America." More: yivo.org/Comedy youtube.com/watch?v=joHmGsNv… Join us for "Did Someone Call Me Schnorrer? The Marx Brothers & Jewish Identity" 5/26 @marxfest!
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Find out how you can save 20% on tickets to the largest gathering of Marx Brothers experts, scholars, and fans! untappedcities.com/2024/05/0… #marxfest
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In January of 1931, the Marx Brothers (and Margaret Dumont) played the Palace in London in a pastiche of scenes from their Broadway successes (note Harpo's red wig for the stage). The following month, they moved from NY to CA and began work on what became "Monkey Business."
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10 days until @marxfest! We're presenting Out of Line: Hirschfeld Draws the Marxes on Friday, May 17th! Go to Marxfest.org for tickets and info! Image: Marx Brothers, 1989 What's your favorite Marx Brothers film?
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TWO WEEKS TIL MARXFEST 2024! We'll be presenting "Out of Line: Hirschfeld Draws the Marxes" on Friday, May 17th! Get tickets to @marxfest here: marxfest.org Image: Marx Brothers Collage, 1935 #MarxBrothers #Marxfest #Hirschfeld #Art #Collage
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It's May, the month of I'LL SAY SHE IS & @marxfest! On May 19, the 100th anniversary of the legendary NY opening, join us for a day of thrills at 3 West Club & the United Palace. There's no better day & no better way to celebrate our Brothers. Tix & info: marxfest.org
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Hard to believe today is the 10th Anniversary of my book Dorothy Parker Complete Broadway, 1918-1923! Here are 50,000 words by Parker you never read. So many lost gems. And my cover rocks #books #bookbirthday fitzpatrickauthor.com/books/…
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Are we there yet? And yes, you too can have your picture taken with these beautiful kippered herring barrels at @marxfest, May 17-26 in New York City! Tix & info: marxfest.org
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