Is George Fenneman still alive?

Is George Fenneman still alive?

Deceased (1919–1997)
George Fenneman/Living or Deceased

Was George Fenneman married?

Peggy Cliffordm. 1943–1997
George Fenneman/Spouse

How old is George Fenneman?

77 years (1919–1997)
George Fenneman/Age at death
George Fenneman, who earned an enduring place in television history as the good-natured, courtly foil to the tart-tongued mischief of Groucho Marx on the long-running quiz show ”You Bet Your Life,” died on May 29 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 77. He died of emphysema, said his wife, Peggy.

Who was Groucho’s announcer?

George Fenneman
George Fenneman, the veteran radio and television announcer with the suave looks and mellifluous voice who was best known as a foil for Groucho Marx on “You Bet Your Life,” has died. He was 77.

How much was Groucho paid for You Bet Your Life?

In November 1955, Groucho announced on the air that he had noticed the success of big-money quiz programs (referring to, but not naming, The $64,000 Challenge) and declared that You Bet Your Life was itself going to raise its “Secret Word” bonus: from $100 to $101.

Who was Groucho Marx sidekick on You Bet Your Life?

George Fenneman, the gracious sidekick to the comedian Groucho Marx on television’s ”You Bet Your Life,” died at his home here on May 29. He was 77.

Who was Groucho Marx’s sidekick on You Bet Your Life?

George Fenneman, sidekick of Groucho Marx on ‘You Bet Your Life’, dies.

Where is George Fenneman buried?

Ridgewood Cemetery Des Plaines
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Who was Groucho Marx co host?

George Fenneman (1919–1997) Fenneman’s most enduring role was as announcer and sidekick for Groucho Marx on over 200 episodes …

What game show did Groucho Marx do?

You Bet Your Life
Watch an episode of the television game show “You Bet Your Life” hosted by Groucho Marx. An episode from the pioneering television game show You Bet Your Life (1950–61),…

How much was the secret word worth on You Bet Your Life?

Saying the secret word (which is sponsored by CarGurus) is worth $500; each team gets their own secret word. The maximum a team can win is $5,500. If there’s time at the end of the show, one member of the studio audience gets a chance to answer a question to win a prize.

Who originally hosted You Bet Your Life?

You Bet Your Life has been revived three times since the original series ended, the most recent being an ongoing version hosted by Jay Leno that launched in first-run syndication in September 2021….