An appearance on a classic quiz show with a comedy element, apparently, helped William Peter Blatty further his writing career.
Blatty, who as you probably know by now passed away recently, was a contestant on the game show “You Bet Your Life”, hosted by comedy legend Groucho Marx. Early on, Blatty is introduced as an Arab prince — but the truth would come out.
Looking to connect a Marx brother to “The Exorcist”? Here you go.