The College Student Who Became Groucho Marx's Assistant

On this episode of Our American Stories, when college student Steve Stoliar's father insisted he find a summer job, Steve had little interest in working at a restaurant or fast-food counter. Instead, the lifelong Marx Brothers fan made an unlikely phone call to Groucho Marx's manager, asking if there might be any way he could help. To his astonishment, he was hired.Thus began three unforgettable years working inside Groucho Marx's Beverly Hills mansion. Steve answered fan mail, organized memorabilia destined for the Smithsonian, shared lunches with Groucho, and met legendary visitors including George Burns and Steve Allen. Steve Stoliar shares the remarkable story of how a devoted fan became one of the final witnesses to the private world of one of America's greatest comedians. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.