EP25: Groucho's Assistant, Pointy Hat Prank, and Jelly Belly's Founder
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 7 April 2021
⏱️ 57 minutes
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On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, we bring you Steve Stoliar who tells about his years as Groucho Marx's secretary and historian; also, Duncan Scott tells us his story of pranking the New Mexico State Legislature; and finally, David Klein, founder of Jelly Belly, shares his story of how he lost his beans, but kept his soul.
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| 1:12.8 | And now today, we bring you the story |
| 1:15.1 | of the greatest political prank in American history. |
| 1:18.8 | Also, we'll bring you the story |
| 1:20.1 | from the founder of Jelly Belly, David Klein. |
| 1:23.6 | But first, Steve Stollier tells us his story |
| 1:26.0 | of when his dad wanted him to get a job. |
| 1:29.4 | But Steve didn't want to work at Taco Bell, so he called up his friend, Groucho Marx. |
| 1:40.8 | In the summer of 74, I had two or three summer jobs fall through, for which I remain eternally grateful. |
| 1:54.2 | And my dad was pressuring me. I don't want you sitting around on your fanny all summer long. I want you to find some job. |
| 2:02.6 | They may need a bus boy at this restaurant, |
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