Joy Harmon Said Groucho Marx Was 'Like a Father to Me:' 'I Loved Him Very Much'
By Angela Andaloro
Published on April 25, 2026.
Actress Joy Harmon, who passed away at age 87, expressed gratitude for actor Groucho Marx in a recent interview with the podcast. She began acting at age 18 and began her career in the industry when she took a role in the 1958 Broadway play Make a Million. She recalls spending time with Marx on his show, You Bet Your Life, and how he was like a father to her. Despite her flirty behavior, she loved spending time at Marx's home and his office. She retired from acting in 1973 to focus on her family and later moved on to baking.
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