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The shady lawyer is collecting for 'charity'. The Marx Brothers radio show recreated. Stars Michael Roberts. From August 1992.

Shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel is collecting for 'charity' in a seasonal scam.

Recreation of the Marx Brothers' lost shows charting the adventures of shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel and his assistant, Emmanuel Ravelli.

Originally broadcast with sponsors on America's NBC radio network in the 1930s. The scripts were rediscovered in 1988.

Groucho Marx as Waldorf T. Flywheel …. Michael Roberts
Chico Marx as Emmanuel Ravelli …. Frank Lazarus

With:

Lorelei King
Graham Hoadly
Vincent Marzello

Written by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman.

Adapted by Mark Brisenden.

Music arranged and conducted by David Firman.

Producer: Dirk Maggs

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1992.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Jun 202303:30
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