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George Fenneman

George Watt Fenneman (November 10, 1919 – May 29, 1997) was an American radio and television announcer.

Fenneman was born in Peking (now Beijing), China, the only child of American parents in the import-export business. He was nine months old when his parents moved to San Francisco, California, where he grew up. In 1942 he graduated from San Francisco State College with a degree in speech and drama, and took a job as an announcer with a local radio station. During the Second World War he worked as a broadcast correspondent for the U.S. Office of War Information. In 1946 he moved to Los Angeles and resumed his radio career.

He is most remembered as the announcer and good-natured sidekick for Groucho Marx's comedy/quiz show vehicle You Bet Your Life, which began in 1947 on radio and moved to television in 1950, where it remained on NBC for 11 years. Fenneman's mellifluous voice, clean-cut good looks, and gentlemanly manner provided the ideal foil for Marx's zany antics and bawdy ad libs.

Podcasts:

  • Fenneman inhales helium - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Dec 26, 1957)

    Groucho coerces George Fenneman to inhale helium. The squeaky-voice thing is always good for an easy laugh, but what really makes this special are George Fenneman's reactions. He was always such a great, great sport, and a huge part of what made this series click. Groucho often said Fenneman was the best straight man he'd ever worked with outside of Margaret Dumont. Complete show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRceBU9PUaE More great clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHaioNpr_GDbDCk-9VD2aTm_j4Qxm01eb Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1

    published: 16 Apr 2015
  • The Private Life of George Fiddeman - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Mar 13, 1958)

    Groucho once again engaging in his favorite sport on YBYL: humiliating George Fenneman. The moment Groucho heard the young contestant mistake George's name as "Fiddeman", you can tell Groucho knew he'd just struck comic gold. Complete show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBkIU5vBoGo Many thanks to viewer James C. for sending me his copy of this episode! More great clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHaioNpr_GDbDCk-9VD2aTm_j4Qxm01eb Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1

    published: 17 Sep 2016
  • Crossword w/host George Fenneman 1966

    Post Groucho George Fenneman as the host of Crossword in 1966.

    published: 08 Feb 2017
  • Those Wonderful TV Game Shows (Carl Reiner, Host): Tribute to You Bet Your Life with George Fenneman

    Excerpt from a retrospective special on game shows hosted by Carl Reiner, featuring an interview with George Fenneman. Originally aired Feb 27, 1984. imdb listing: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805629/reference ------------------------------------------

    published: 12 Aug 2015
  • TOMORROW with Tom Snyder - George Fenneman, Don Wilson & Harry Von Zell (Apr 4, 1978)

    Three of the greatest announcers of all time sat down for an hour-long chat with Tom Snyder on Apr 4, 1978, because this is the kind of interesting program they actually used to have on television. So here's George Fenneman, Harry Von Zell, Don Wilson, and some fourth guy named John Reed King who must have sneaked in when no one was looking. Von Zell comes off a bit incoherent and addled at times, but to be fair, that's no worse than Tom Snyder on any average evening.

    published: 09 Jul 2015
  • GEORGE FENNEMAN EVERY STAR HAS A STORY WITH HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS

    If it is Happening in Hollywood, then Hollywood Happenings is the place to be...Cause that's So Hollywood!!!!

    published: 05 Dec 2023
  • 1955 DeSoto with George Fenneman

    Please click to "like" our video and please subscribe to our YouTube channel! A detailed sales pitch on the all-new 1955 DeSoto. For more information, go to https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/video-selling-the-1955-desoto/

    published: 22 Apr 2020
  • You Bet Your Life #56-04 George Fenneman reveals his middle name (Secret word 'Hand', Oct 18, 1956)

    George Fenneman reluctantly reveals his unusual middle name in this program, when introducing the second couple. COUPLE #1: Hazel Hummel / Jim McKinley, who talks about beating parking tickets COUPLE #2: Annie Wilkins, who rode a horse from Maine to California / Vahan Khorigian, professional upholsterer and amateur impersonator (he's pretty terrible if you ask me!) ----------------------------------- Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else, as well as some rare Burns and Allen material that doesn't really belong there: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1 New Facebook group for You Bet Your Life! If you've already been sucked into the Facebook vortex, you might...

    published: 22 Nov 2013
  • You Bet Your Life | Secret Word is Light | Groucho Marx | George Fenneman | Melinda Marx

    Watch You Bet Your Life Secret Word is Light on The Film Detective Here he is...the one, the only GROUCHO! In this episode of the hit comedy quiz show, Groucho welcomes a pair with some interesting stories and the secret word is light. Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of competitive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation. Directed by Robert Dwan, Bernie Smith Stars: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman, Melinda Marx For more information about The Film Detective, visit: Website: https://www.thefilmdetective.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmdetective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmDetective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmdetective/

    published: 05 Sep 2021
  • You Bet Your Life #60-02 Fenneman on the psychoanalyst's lawn chair ('Clock', Sept 29, 1960)

    George Fenneman completely steals this week's show. Groucho subjects him to being psychoanalyzed on national television by Loriene Johnston in the second segment. His reactions, not to mention some of his one liners, are priceless. The first couple is returning from the prior week. It seems that last week they were sent off to conduct an informal poll on marriage, and are back to present their results, but they don't take the quiz again here. Tuulikki returned yet again the following week with her husband, Milon. NOTE: I'm posting this show a bit out of order because it was just requested by the daughter of Tuulikki Woods in a comment on the last video. She said her parents are 85 years old and would love to see these three shows. I just wish I had the other two. If anyone else out...

    published: 23 Oct 2014
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Fenneman inhales helium - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Dec 26, 1957)
1:57

Fenneman inhales helium - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Dec 26, 1957)

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  • Duration: 1:57
  • Uploaded Date: 16 Apr 2015
  • views: 15697
Groucho coerces George Fenneman to inhale helium. The squeaky-voice thing is always good for an easy laugh, but what really makes this special are George Fenneman's reactions. He was always such a great, great sport, and a huge part of what made this series click. Groucho often said Fenneman was the best straight man he'd ever worked with outside of Margaret Dumont. Complete show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRceBU9PUaE More great clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHaioNpr_GDbDCk-9VD2aTm_j4Qxm01eb Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1
https://wn.com/Fenneman_Inhales_Helium_Rare_Clip_From_You_Bet_Your_Life_(Dec_26,_1957)
The Private Life of George Fiddeman - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Mar 13, 1958)
1:59

The Private Life of George Fiddeman - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Mar 13, 1958)

  • Order:
  • Duration: 1:59
  • Uploaded Date: 17 Sep 2016
  • views: 63070
Groucho once again engaging in his favorite sport on YBYL: humiliating George Fenneman. The moment Groucho heard the young contestant mistake George's name as "Fiddeman", you can tell Groucho knew he'd just struck comic gold. Complete show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBkIU5vBoGo Many thanks to viewer James C. for sending me his copy of this episode! More great clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHaioNpr_GDbDCk-9VD2aTm_j4Qxm01eb Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1
https://wn.com/The_Private_Life_Of_George_Fiddeman_Rare_Clip_From_You_Bet_Your_Life_(Mar_13,_1958)
Crossword w/host George Fenneman 1966
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Crossword w/host George Fenneman 1966

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  • Duration: 1:23
  • Uploaded Date: 08 Feb 2017
  • views: 754
Post Groucho George Fenneman as the host of Crossword in 1966.
https://wn.com/Crossword_W_Host_George_Fenneman_1966
Those Wonderful TV Game Shows (Carl Reiner, Host): Tribute to You Bet Your Life with George Fenneman
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Those Wonderful TV Game Shows (Carl Reiner, Host): Tribute to You Bet Your Life with George Fenneman

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  • Duration: 4:48
  • Uploaded Date: 12 Aug 2015
  • views: 32009
Excerpt from a retrospective special on game shows hosted by Carl Reiner, featuring an interview with George Fenneman. Originally aired Feb 27, 1984. imdb listing: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805629/reference ------------------------------------------
https://wn.com/Those_Wonderful_Tv_Game_Shows_(Carl_Reiner,_Host)_Tribute_To_You_Bet_Your_Life_With_George_Fenneman
TOMORROW with Tom Snyder - George Fenneman, Don Wilson & Harry Von Zell (Apr 4, 1978)
45:07

TOMORROW with Tom Snyder - George Fenneman, Don Wilson & Harry Von Zell (Apr 4, 1978)

  • Order:
  • Duration: 45:07
  • Uploaded Date: 09 Jul 2015
  • views: 75996
Three of the greatest announcers of all time sat down for an hour-long chat with Tom Snyder on Apr 4, 1978, because this is the kind of interesting program they actually used to have on television. So here's George Fenneman, Harry Von Zell, Don Wilson, and some fourth guy named John Reed King who must have sneaked in when no one was looking. Von Zell comes off a bit incoherent and addled at times, but to be fair, that's no worse than Tom Snyder on any average evening.
https://wn.com/Tomorrow_With_Tom_Snyder_George_Fenneman,_Don_Wilson_Harry_Von_Zell_(Apr_4,_1978)
GEORGE FENNEMAN EVERY STAR HAS A STORY WITH HOLLYWOOD  HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS
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GEORGE FENNEMAN EVERY STAR HAS A STORY WITH HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS

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  • Duration: 3:05
  • Uploaded Date: 05 Dec 2023
  • views: 45
If it is Happening in Hollywood, then Hollywood Happenings is the place to be...Cause that's So Hollywood!!!!
https://wn.com/George_Fenneman_Every_Star_Has_A_Story_With_Hollywood_Hollywood_Happenings
1955 DeSoto with George Fenneman
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1955 DeSoto with George Fenneman

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  • Duration: 1:37
  • Uploaded Date: 22 Apr 2020
  • views: 1274
Please click to "like" our video and please subscribe to our YouTube channel! A detailed sales pitch on the all-new 1955 DeSoto. For more information, go to https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/video-selling-the-1955-desoto/
https://wn.com/1955_Desoto_With_George_Fenneman
You Bet Your Life #56-04 George Fenneman reveals his middle name (Secret word 'Hand', Oct 18, 1956)
29:16

You Bet Your Life #56-04 George Fenneman reveals his middle name (Secret word 'Hand', Oct 18, 1956)

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  • Duration: 29:16
  • Uploaded Date: 22 Nov 2013
  • views: 245842
George Fenneman reluctantly reveals his unusual middle name in this program, when introducing the second couple. COUPLE #1: Hazel Hummel / Jim McKinley, who talks about beating parking tickets COUPLE #2: Annie Wilkins, who rode a horse from Maine to California / Vahan Khorigian, professional upholsterer and amateur impersonator (he's pretty terrible if you ask me!) ----------------------------------- Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else, as well as some rare Burns and Allen material that doesn't really belong there: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1 New Facebook group for You Bet Your Life! If you've already been sucked into the Facebook vortex, you might as well check it out, right? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643223392577688/?ref=bookmarks ---------------------------------- Episode identification and basic description based on "Tell 'em Groucho Sent You", © 1997 by Mark Petty. Used by permission.
https://wn.com/You_Bet_Your_Life_56_04_George_Fenneman_Reveals_His_Middle_Name_(Secret_Word_'Hand',_Oct_18,_1956)
You Bet Your Life | Secret Word is Light | Groucho Marx | George Fenneman | Melinda Marx
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You Bet Your Life | Secret Word is Light | Groucho Marx | George Fenneman | Melinda Marx

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  • Duration: 29:32
  • Uploaded Date: 05 Sep 2021
  • views: 2876
Watch You Bet Your Life Secret Word is Light on The Film Detective Here he is...the one, the only GROUCHO! In this episode of the hit comedy quiz show, Groucho welcomes a pair with some interesting stories and the secret word is light. Groucho Marx hosts a quiz show which features a series of competitive questions and a great deal of humourous conversation. Directed by Robert Dwan, Bernie Smith Stars: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman, Melinda Marx For more information about The Film Detective, visit: Website: https://www.thefilmdetective.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmdetective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FilmDetective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmdetective/
https://wn.com/You_Bet_Your_Life_|_Secret_Word_Is_Light_|_Groucho_Marx_|_George_Fenneman_|_Melinda_Marx
You Bet Your Life #60-02 Fenneman on the psychoanalyst's lawn chair ('Clock', Sept 29, 1960)
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You Bet Your Life #60-02 Fenneman on the psychoanalyst's lawn chair ('Clock', Sept 29, 1960)

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George Fenneman completely steals this week's show. Groucho subjects him to being psychoanalyzed on national television by Loriene Johnston in the second segment. His reactions, not to mention some of his one liners, are priceless. The first couple is returning from the prior week. It seems that last week they were sent off to conduct an informal poll on marriage, and are back to present their results, but they don't take the quiz again here. Tuulikki returned yet again the following week with her husband, Milon. NOTE: I'm posting this show a bit out of order because it was just requested by the daughter of Tuulikki Woods in a comment on the last video. She said her parents are 85 years old and would love to see these three shows. I just wish I had the other two. If anyone else out there does have them, please get in touch! COUPLE #1: Tuulikki Woods / Sam Rifken COUPLE #2: Loriene Johnston, psychologist / John Reeves, vice president of a mobile home manufacturing company ----------------------------------- Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else, as well as some rare Burns and Allen material that doesn't really belong there: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1 New Facebook group for You Bet Your Life! If you've already been sucked into the Facebook vortex, you might as well check it out, right? https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643223392577688/?ref=bookmarks ---------------------------------- Episode identification and basic description based on "Tell 'em Groucho Sent You", © 1997 by Mark Petty. Used by permission.
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Fenneman inhales helium - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Dec 26, 1957)

Groucho coerces George Fenneman to inhale helium. The squeaky-voice thing is always good for an easy laugh, but what really makes this special are George Fenneman's reactions. He was always such a great, great sport, and a huge part of what made this series click. Groucho often said Fenneman was the best straight man he'd ever worked with outside of Margaret Dumont. Complete show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRceBU9PUaE More great clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHaioNpr_GDbDCk-9VD2aTm_j4Qxm01eb Click here to subscribe to the YBYL channel, where you'll find well over a hundred complete episodes you can't find anywhere else: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUIbTdEI7D1AMyLATIdKq5w?sub_confirmation=1
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Fenneman inhales helium - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Dec 26, 1957)
Groucho coerces George Fenneman to inhale helium. The squeaky-voice thing is always goo...
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The Private Life of George Fiddeman - Rare clip from You Bet Your Life (Mar 13, 1958)
Groucho once again engaging in his favorite sport on YBYL: humiliating George Fenneman. ...
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Crossword w/host George Fenneman 1966
Post Groucho George Fenneman as the host of Crossword in 1966.
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Those Wonderful TV Game Shows (Carl Reiner, Host): Tribute to You Bet Your Life with George Fenneman
Excerpt from a retrospective special on game shows hosted by Carl Reiner, featuring an int...
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TOMORROW with Tom Snyder - George Fenneman, Don Wilson & Harry Von Zell (Apr 4, 1978)
Three of the greatest announcers of all time sat down for an hour-long chat with Tom Snyde...
published: 09 Jul 2015
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GEORGE FENNEMAN EVERY STAR HAS A STORY WITH HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS
If it is Happening in Hollywood, then Hollywood Happenings is the place to be...Cause that...
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1955 DeSoto with George Fenneman
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You Bet Your Life #56-04 George Fenneman reveals his middle name (Secret word 'Hand', Oct 18, 1956)
George Fenneman reluctantly reveals his unusual middle name in this program, when introduc...
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You Bet Your Life | Secret Word is Light | Groucho Marx | George Fenneman | Melinda Marx
Watch You Bet Your Life Secret Word is Light on The Film Detective Here he is...the one, ...
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You Bet Your Life #60-02 Fenneman on the psychoanalyst's lawn chair ('Clock', Sept 29, 1960)
George Fenneman completely steals this week's show. Groucho subjects him to being psychoa...
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George Fenneman

George Watt Fenneman (November 10, 1919 – May 29, 1997) was an American radio and television announcer.

Fenneman was born in Peking (now Beijing), China, the only child of American parents in the import-export business. He was nine months old when his parents moved to San Francisco, California, where he grew up. In 1942 he graduated from San Francisco State College with a degree in speech and drama, and took a job as an announcer with a local radio station. During the Second World War he worked as a broadcast correspondent for the U.S. Office of War Information. In 1946 he moved to Los Angeles and resumed his radio career.

He is most remembered as the announcer and good-natured sidekick for Groucho Marx's comedy/quiz show vehicle You Bet Your Life, which began in 1947 on radio and moved to television in 1950, where it remained on NBC for 11 years. Fenneman's mellifluous voice, clean-cut good looks, and gentlemanly manner provided the ideal foil for Marx's zany antics and bawdy ad libs.

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