You know what I just realized? The math that George does. Does he have a calculator behind that piece of paper? If not, he's pretty good at quick addition and subtraction.
@iwashungry4hands Actually portable calculators weren't invented until the mid-1970s and even then they were about the same size as a standard Blackberry and just a little thicker. It's mentioned in several books written about Groucho that Mr. Fenneman actually got the job not only because he was a very good announcer who looked good on camera, but also because he was able to add and subtract in his head very quickly.
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MrBasketballplayer50 6 months ago
You know what I just realized? The math that George does. Does he have a calculator behind that piece of paper? If not, he's pretty good at quick addition and subtraction.
iwashungry4hands 2 years ago
He might have an ear piece listening to someone who does have a calculator.
hwy61media 2 years ago
I read that he was hired because of his mathematical skills.
TMTVL 2 years ago
@iwashungry4hands Actually portable calculators weren't invented until the mid-1970s and even then they were about the same size as a standard Blackberry and just a little thicker. It's mentioned in several books written about Groucho that Mr. Fenneman actually got the job not only because he was a very good announcer who looked good on camera, but also because he was able to add and subtract in his head very quickly.
TheTubePortal 3 months ago