Ramino G. Gonzalez on "You Bet Your Life" - Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2009
  • You Bet Your Life is a 50's game show hosted by Groucho Marx. This guy was on it, and he's a flippin crack up. I don't indend to infringe copyright or anything. Just want people to see how funny this is!
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  • @hello_its_me.
    @hello_its_me. 5 місяців тому +10

    When you throw Groucho for a loop...guest is top notch.

  • @Ferreal92
    @Ferreal92 2 роки тому +84

    Deadpan comedy is probably the hardest comedic skill to master. Very few people are gifted enough to pull it off so successfully and naturally. Those who say Mr Gonzales was perpetuating stereotypes, they obviously don’t know comedy. This man is putting on a clinic.

    • @flyingtigerline
      @flyingtigerline 10 місяців тому +3

      He's a Titan.

    • @kevinpaul180
      @kevinpaul180 5 місяців тому +3

      Yeah, his deadpan was awesome..
      Had the great Groucho busting up!! 😮

  • @DarthTwilight
    @DarthTwilight Рік тому +19

    Boy, that deadpan delivery is fantastic. Groucho may have met his match with this man.

  • @robjontay5052
    @robjontay5052 4 роки тому +26

    " 2 people in the act and I get 3rd place!" Classic Groucho.

  • @AventuraLuver
    @AventuraLuver 11 років тому +47

    Groucho laughing is just about the cutest thing I've ever seen.

  • @keithcole9904
    @keithcole9904 5 років тому +54

    He made Groucho laugh,very few have managed that.

  • @chairde
    @chairde 2 роки тому +26

    This is comedy gold. Both men are super quick and hilarious. Groucho clearly likes him.

  • @lancevigorous
    @lancevigorous Рік тому +7

    "Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez (May 24, 1925 - February 6, 2006) was an American character actor best known for his appearances in a number of John Wayne movies."
    ~Wikipedia

  • @phillipecook3227
    @phillipecook3227 2 роки тому +23

    "9 years" he says and the nod of the head as if to say "phew". The best unconscious comedian ever and what a foil for Groucho.

    • @johndodge8999
      @johndodge8999 2 роки тому +8

      Very conscience. Comedy like this takes considerable skill.

  • @huzdaman100
    @huzdaman100 9 років тому +110

    Groucho was so quick-witted.
    "Two people in the act, and I get third billing!"
    There will never be another like him

    • @MidnightCarp
      @MidnightCarp 2 роки тому +6

      Brilliant line.

    • @byHexted
      @byHexted Рік тому +4

      I know people give him a lot of shit for the end Bc he was kind of losing it (as if that’s his fault) but he still was way more quick witted then most 20 year olds in his 80s. The cold feet line itself wasn’t like the most insane joke I’ve ever heard but it was way more his timing and delivery and how fast he threw it out

  • @poppyneese1811
    @poppyneese1811 4 роки тому +16

    Lord how I love Groucho, those looks he gives and his perfect timing!

  • @theresaholguin699
    @theresaholguin699 4 роки тому +18

    Groucho was a true genius and legend. We need more comedians like Groucho. Love the Marx brothers

  • @reydecopas6309
    @reydecopas6309 5 років тому +28

    Mr. Gonzalez was a very nice man and had a good life as a character actor. He and his wife both died in 2006

  • @poetcomic1
    @poetcomic1 11 років тому +98

    Groucho in his book called him his favorite contestant of all time. He never once cracks a smile, a real pro with a natural sweetness that gave him a Harpo quality.

    • @greense65
      @greense65 3 роки тому +21

      It is amazing that he can keep his deadpan going--he's just so funny.

    • @jif8802
      @jif8802 3 роки тому +9

      I agree!

    • @leifnielsen5873
      @leifnielsen5873 2 роки тому +9

      He is or was so funny, i have seen his performance several times

    • @adriancameron8665
      @adriancameron8665 2 роки тому +17

      you would have to be pretty funny to make Groucho laugh

    • @MrPatrickworthington
      @MrPatrickworthington 2 роки тому +9

      He only laughed twice on the show. I've read his brother Zeppo could always crack him up.

  • @rolandomarucut7083
    @rolandomarucut7083 2 роки тому +28

    I have seen this episode more than once and always had a good laugh. Also, I shared this show with my grown up children and they laughed louder than me. What a treat for life eh?

  • @atlanteum
    @atlanteum Рік тому +21

    Ramiro [NOT Ramino!] was a natural talent, and while he did a tremendous amount of television, I only wish he had been cast in more films. His role as Carlos the inn-keeper, opposite John Wayne in Rio Bravo, is absolute perfection. Only half as tall as Wayne, Ramiro [by 1959 billed commonly as Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez] commands the screen in all their scenes together; Wayne knows it, and gives him plenty of room to perform. In fact, this appearance with Groucho led to him signing with Wayne's production company, Batjac, the start of a working relationship that lasted for two decades. Although played here for laughs, the story of meeting his wife, dancer Leandra Aguirre in 'San Antone,' is entirely true. They remained together until his passing in 2006.

  • @eheaven3
    @eheaven3 14 років тому +14

    I wish, oh I wish, TV was once again this entertaining.

  • @WhatBurnsMyBacon
    @WhatBurnsMyBacon 11 років тому +36

    Even Groucho got a good laugh. I think he didn't mind being upstaged by Gonzalez.

  • @franciscoherrera1219
    @franciscoherrera1219 2 роки тому +13

    Good stuff never gets old.

  • @skyebird3933
    @skyebird3933 3 роки тому +62

    This is hilarious! Watched it several times. John Wayne saw this and put him in the movies which he ended up with a star on walk of fame.

    • @rockvilleraven
      @rockvilleraven 2 роки тому +13

      John Wayne thought he was the funniest comedian since Chaplin.

    • @davidcouch6514
      @davidcouch6514 2 роки тому +3

      Yes I recognize him “I bring you some more shells.”

    • @janebradford3093
      @janebradford3093 2 роки тому +6

      Can’t stop watching 👍 when he starts dancing, I lose it 🤣🤣🤣

    • @janebradford3093
      @janebradford3093 2 роки тому +3

      I’m in love 😂🥰

  • @mosesberkowitz3298
    @mosesberkowitz3298 7 років тому +13

    He's so sincere ! I love it !

  • @bugalooanzal4564
    @bugalooanzal4564 2 роки тому +4

    3:52 🤣I just noticed the woman gave Pedro the "look" back lol😅. I was in stitches!😂

  • @JohnNesbit1957
    @JohnNesbit1957 3 роки тому +12

    He had one of the most recognizable faces and voices in all of Hollywood's character actors.

  • @voiskumbeaver3285
    @voiskumbeaver3285 9 років тому +34

    never heard of this bloke before. he's great. he and groucho play off each other brilliantly.

    • @701CPD
      @701CPD 2 роки тому +7

      Watch a few late1950s-early 1960s John Wayne westerns, and you'll see him.

    • @trevormiles5852
      @trevormiles5852 Рік тому +1

      @@701CPD nice things happen to nice people in this nice world... Made me happy for them. Wish more good people got noticed.

  • @jameshigh5050
    @jameshigh5050 4 роки тому +10

    I saw this show. He won the most money, and also, was given a Hollywood contract, and he was in several western movies.

  • @speedydry
    @speedydry 6 років тому +35

    Absolutely one of best acts on Groucho's show. I saw it live. I am old! Google this guy. Awesome career.

    • @AlM-tz8yx
      @AlM-tz8yx 5 років тому +3

      How awesome. Would have loved to see these shows live. I'm not that far behind you but missed most of the shows in the sixties. Was too young and we played outside back then.

    • @speedydry
      @speedydry 3 роки тому +7

      Born during WW2. That makes me old. Thanks for kind comment.

    • @trevormiles5852
      @trevormiles5852 Рік тому +2

      @@speedydry Hope you see this, my hats off to you.

    • @janebradford3093
      @janebradford3093 5 місяців тому

      Yup

  • @MrDuds1984
    @MrDuds1984 4 роки тому +11

    This was probably the only time in the history of Groucho that he played the straight man.

  • @mkilgore81
    @mkilgore81 9 років тому +31

    Me G.Gonzales is absolutely fabulous. The best laughn that I have had in years✌️😀👌👍✌️
    Michael

  • @Lolabelle59
    @Lolabelle59 5 місяців тому +7

    Just saw Mr. Gonzalez-Gonzalez in I Died a Thousand Times on TCM's Noir Alley. Eddie Mueller said to check out his appearance on You Bet Your Life, which made that possible. Thank you for posting.

    • @Theaddora
      @Theaddora 3 місяці тому +1

      I saw it too. Recorded it on my DVR. Gonzalez Gonzalez and Pard were the best actors in the movie.😊

  • @poetcomic1
    @poetcomic1 10 років тому +22

    Thirty years after vaudeville was dead in most of America there was still a Southwest Chicano Vaudeville circuit still going where Gonzalez perfected his style the same was the Marx Brothers did a generation before. Groucho's favorite guest.

  • @theresaholguin699
    @theresaholguin699 4 роки тому +10

    Pedro was a real hoot. Great actor and comedian

  • @jif8802
    @jif8802 3 роки тому +11

    This guy was a riot!
    Have a hard time believing it was not prearranged, but if it wasn’t Man oh man, a natural 1000%

    • @PapagenoMF
      @PapagenoMF Рік тому +1

      He was a professional vaudevillian touring the American southwest for years and years before he met Groucho. After this appearance John Wayne called him and offered him a ten year film and television contract with his production company.

  • @blueskye6372
    @blueskye6372 2 роки тому +7

    Hilarious. Funny little pumpkin Pedro. So adorable. ✌️😂

  • @billys5974
    @billys5974 2 роки тому +13

    So funny. And timeless. Wonderful. We here in the UK never saw these programmes so its great to be able to see them.

  • @tikibar4me
    @tikibar4me 10 років тому +16

    OMG! I laughed so hard watching that! Thanks for posting. Better than a cup of coffee to start my day...

  • @schuberttim
    @schuberttim Рік тому +6

    Gonzalez Gonzales was an actor. He was in a few John Wayne movies like "Rio Bravo" and "Rio Lobo". He actually had a pretty big role in "Rio Bravo" as the owner of the hotel.

    • @SergioArellano-yd7ik
      @SergioArellano-yd7ik 3 місяці тому

      John Wayne was watching this show and laughed so much he hired him

  • @poetcomic1
    @poetcomic1 8 років тому +52

    Pedro Gonzalez - Groucho's favorite all time guest. He was a professional who worked the still surviving Hispanic vaudeville circuit in South Texas and thereabouts. It was a vaudeville world Groucho knew from his youth of dancers, comics, singers, dare-devils etc. that was long gone in the rest of America.

    • @blancamiranda6661
      @blancamiranda6661 5 років тому +13

      I enjoy seeing my people on early T.V. and so much charisma on film...put the P in Professional⭐🎥🎬😎

    • @thomraynor6955
      @thomraynor6955 2 роки тому +1

      @@blancamiranda6661 is inj
      I

    • @byHexted
      @byHexted Рік тому

      Yes yes it was, Vaudeville has such a horrible history surprised you’re acting like that’s a shame

    • @cjlars1399
      @cjlars1399 Рік тому +1

      I have watched this dozens of times. It’s still as funny as the first time. Two comic geniuses!

  • @MsLilyhorse
    @MsLilyhorse 10 років тому +11

    He was a professional performer.

  • @canarsie56
    @canarsie56 2 роки тому +5

    Best poker face ever Ramino

  • @MarkRoberts-bj2me
    @MarkRoberts-bj2me 7 років тому +4

    Groucho's ad libs are hilarious. A true comic genius.

  • @marions.120
    @marions.120 Рік тому +3

    Awesome that Ramiro made Groucho laugh so much!

  • @bernieweber4663
    @bernieweber4663 3 роки тому +4

    No, she calls me Pedro! Lol.

  • @logann7942
    @logann7942 2 роки тому +7

    The little head turn after he says he’s been married 9 years is so funny and I don’t even know why lol.

    • @trevormiles5852
      @trevormiles5852 Рік тому

      lol like he was hiding a ton of despair. Classic.

    • @PapagenoMF
      @PapagenoMF Рік тому

      It was all years of practiced comedic timing. Gonzales Gonzales did not drive a station wagon - he was a professional comedian and performer with years and years of practice before he ever met Groucho. I think that's why they got along so well and why Groucho enjoyed his dance - Groucho danced when he was younger in a really similar way.

    • @trevormiles5852
      @trevormiles5852 Рік тому

      @@PapagenoMF Actually that was a national dance that is still performed now. But, I know the Groucho dance you spoke of. Like Groucho and brothers as well as Laurel and Hardy they all had a off stage persona. It was nice of you to bring that up so that we would not be taken in by his act and thing he was not action. But part of the fun is US being in the dark of the true talent. I remember feeling betrayed when Bowzer from Shanana turned out to be a Juliard student. All great enternators.

  • @AndyJayroe
    @AndyJayroe 11 років тому +20

    Vote for Pedro

  • @donnydizzle2781
    @donnydizzle2781 2 роки тому +4

    Was great in 1959 Rio Bravo with Wayne, Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson.. This was 1953, a year later he was in a film with Wayne..

  • @phil2u48
    @phil2u48 10 років тому +18

    Ramiro, or Pedro, Gonzalez was singing and dancing in Vaudeville shows from the time he was a child. It has always been rumored that this Groucho episode was set up for him to promote his talent. Whether or not that is true, he became an easily recognized if not well known actor in films and on TV. He was smart with the money he earned, buying up real estate around Hollywood and Los Angeles and retired quite comfortably.
    He is the grandfather of actor Clifton Collins Jr. I was actually searching for a clip from "Capote" when I found this.

  • @mistermook1
    @mistermook1 10 років тому +11

    That is the guy from Rio Bravo. He played the manager of the hotel, who always argued with his wife.

  • @actexpress6537
    @actexpress6537 2 роки тому +6

    I saw this episode when I was a kid and it's even funnier now

  • @NoEgg4u
    @NoEgg4u 2 роки тому +25

    I never saw this video, and I am glad. Videos such as this one are a treat, and are best the first time around.
    Finding an old gem, like this, is a real delight.
    It is like finding out that your favorite musical artist has a hit song that you never heard.

  • @simondutton9907
    @simondutton9907 3 роки тому +6

    One of the funniest things ever.

  • @johnkealy4164
    @johnkealy4164 2 роки тому +7

    John Wayne signed this guy up to star in western films. He was illiterate but learned the lines with help from his wife.

  • @iselanelson1466
    @iselanelson1466 2 роки тому +2

    TikTok brought me here! Thank you! Pedro is naturally funny!

  • @fliegeroh
    @fliegeroh 4 роки тому +6

    1:45 The only time I ever saw Groucho crack up.

  • @marytorres4843
    @marytorres4843 2 роки тому +4

    This is soooo funny 😀😃😄😁😆😅😂🤣

  • @Arthur_McGowan
    @Arthur_McGowan 10 років тому +11

    Notice how GOOD everybody sounds. That's because they're using REAL microphones.

  • @kaj-nagibe
    @kaj-nagibe 3 роки тому +4

    my favorite episode.

  • @bobsyeruncle4841
    @bobsyeruncle4841 2 роки тому +5

    classic but Gonzales was fearless, superb

  • @Silenced23
    @Silenced23 2 роки тому +9

    I bet he was the inspiration for Napoleon Dynamites Pedro.

    • @trevormiles5852
      @trevormiles5852 Рік тому

      yes, I can see that . Especially at the start when he looked lost. Nice catch

  • @williamrabon8839
    @williamrabon8839 2 роки тому +2

    “Nine years...”

  • @raystaar
    @raystaar 2 роки тому +3

    Raimiro Gonzales Gonzales is the father of my high school classmate Rosie Gonzales, who was, when I knew her, a delightfully sweet young lady.

  • @jessemacias2
    @jessemacias2 7 років тому +9

    This is Gold!!!

  • @trevormiles5852
    @trevormiles5852 5 років тому +6

    he has a star on hollywood, was in movies with j. Wayne and Steve McQueen and a lot more. mm have to admit, never connected him till i saw comments here. good actor. and good person.

  • @123andjump
    @123andjump 5 років тому +3

    I can see it over and over again

  • @markwcosta
    @markwcosta 11 років тому +8

    This is awesome. Sooooo funny.

  • @godfreyjones4428
    @godfreyjones4428 5 місяців тому +2

    He was a great character actor.

  • @michaeldoyle7444
    @michaeldoyle7444 3 роки тому +15

    Timeless, one of the greats, unless you count the other three, Gonzalez, Gonzalez & Pedro...

  • @tommyvictorbuch6960
    @tommyvictorbuch6960 Рік тому +3

    Viva México! Love Gonzalez 😁

  • @yes350yes
    @yes350yes 2 роки тому +4

    funniest show ever of you bet your life/

  • @janiegolden5338
    @janiegolden5338 3 роки тому +10

    We could use another Pedro to make us laugh. A real hoot!

    • @Kelly-nm4kw
      @Kelly-nm4kw 2 роки тому +1

      Hello Janie, How are you doing?

  • @QuantumG432
    @QuantumG432 3 роки тому +4

    That was awesome! 😂😂😎👍

  • @richardhoepfner1633
    @richardhoepfner1633 7 років тому +10

    @ 4:50 When I was 12 mother did that. She threw a pot of water on a group of girls that were hollering for me to come down and play.
    Pedro is funny as hell.

  • @edmondscott7444
    @edmondscott7444 Рік тому +3

    Great video. Pedro was a star.

  • @gilbertodominguez5212
    @gilbertodominguez5212 11 місяців тому +1

    I used to watch "You Beg Your Life" when I was a kid but didn't see this particular episode then. Now I have watched it a number of times and still get a kick out of it. Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez was called "Ramirin" when he played the Vaudeville shows in San Antonio. My mom went to those shows as young woman and knew some of Pedro's relatives. This was before TV. If this was all set up it was a work of genius!

  • @racheldayhuff5629
    @racheldayhuff5629 4 роки тому +4

    I love this!!

  • @rmtmiller
    @rmtmiller 5 місяців тому +2

    John Wayne saw this and gave Ramino his start in the movies in Hollywood! True story!

  • @richardewald9545
    @richardewald9545 5 місяців тому +1

    Hilarious. He is so good.

  • @blancamiranda6661
    @blancamiranda6661 5 років тому +2

    Love-love-love me some Groucho⭐💋

  • @ericrivera1570
    @ericrivera1570 7 років тому +6

    Pedro rocks!

  • @MichaelSimmons.
    @MichaelSimmons. 10 років тому +8

    Pedro sounds like the guy that was in "Rio Bravo" with John Wayne and Dean Martin.

  • @brianjeffries3477
    @brianjeffries3477 2 роки тому +2

    One of the funniest ever

  • @danatcanyonlake583
    @danatcanyonlake583 3 роки тому +2

    The Pride of San Ygnacio!!

  • @taylorroberson3088
    @taylorroberson3088 Рік тому +1

    Something tells Groucho was thinking when dealing with Pedro : "I knew I shouldn't have come into work today!"

  • @dougwhite9620
    @dougwhite9620 5 років тому +3

    A great listen

  • @tackyman2011
    @tackyman2011 9 років тому +20

    This guy may have been a ringer, (I definitely think he's a pro), but it was still a hoot.

    • @tackyman2011
      @tackyman2011 9 років тому +6

      +The_Reason_isME Thanks. I looked him up and learned he was very accomplished. Talented guy.

    • @mlwoods45331
      @mlwoods45331 6 років тому +3

      He was in several John Wayne movies as Pedro Gonzales-Gonzales

    • @TFfolkes
      @TFfolkes 6 років тому +3

      tackyman2011 no, oddly enough it was his first appearance before an audience, he later got into the movies and was even in a John Wayne movie

    • @poetcomic1
      @poetcomic1 6 років тому +3

      Nonsense, he was a popular entertainer on the South Texas Hispanic vaudeville circuit which was like the last survival of authentic American vaudeville.

    • @keithcole9904
      @keithcole9904 5 років тому +1

      @@poetcomic1
      Yes He was AFTER this appearance not before.

  • @padroneoso
    @padroneoso 2 роки тому +4

    When was any comic interchange better than this? Two "greats" - Gonzalez Gonzalez and Groucho.

  • @Bushcraft242
    @Bushcraft242 2 роки тому +1

    Awsome people in those days

  • @lexycheek5295
    @lexycheek5295 8 років тому +6

    This is so funny

  • @steventhompson4840
    @steventhompson4840 19 днів тому

    I really wish they'd given Gonzalez the TV show that was written for him, guy was great!

  • @byHexted
    @byHexted Рік тому +1

    Groucho lovesssss this

  • @freddyfurrah3789
    @freddyfurrah3789 Рік тому +2

    Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez is the funniest guest on you bet your Life.

  • @rickdickerson1204
    @rickdickerson1204 Рік тому +1

    This great! :)

  • @mauricewascom658
    @mauricewascom658 2 роки тому +1

    YUP INDEED ❗😂

  • @user-qj1iy7fw2j
    @user-qj1iy7fw2j Рік тому +1

    Groucho was a GIANT amongst comics of that era or any era.

  • @MapleSyrupPoet
    @MapleSyrupPoet 2 роки тому +2

    Pedro, could be in the Marx brothers troupe

  • @walterbyrne5888
    @walterbyrne5888 3 роки тому +3

    Pedro played the hotel keeper in Rio bravo with john wayne and dean martin.

    • @douglasstark1657
      @douglasstark1657 2 роки тому

      John Wayne must have liked him, because he also played the shipboard operator of the home-made radio in "The High and The Mighty".

    • @walterbyrne5888
      @walterbyrne5888 2 роки тому

      @@douglasstark1657 you're good!

  • @josedolores9313
    @josedolores9313 2 роки тому +3

    Arriba el canelo Albares que es tapatío también ánimo a todos los competidores y que se venga la evolución las pilas bien cargadas

  • @crist67mustang
    @crist67mustang 2 роки тому +4

    In our Spanish countries is usual to say both lastnames, from father and mother. That's why Pedro Ramiro González González. Her wife keep her lastname, for example Maria Fernández *de* Gonzalez, (it is *of* González), for being married to Gonzalez. Instead in the US she would be called María González, what should be confuse for us.
    Greetings from 🇨🇱 Santiago Chile SouthAmerica

    • @trevormiles5852
      @trevormiles5852 Рік тому

      yes, and sometimes you get funny combinations like ; Leche de Vaca which of course means Cows Milk.

  • @Jamadicor63
    @Jamadicor63 10 років тому +9

    I went to High School with his daughter Rosie.....

  • @elgubero
    @elgubero 5 років тому +3

    Hilarious❗️🤣❗️🤣

  • @luispineda7464
    @luispineda7464 11 місяців тому

    This is awesome