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I read in the newspapers they are going to have 30 minutes of intellectual stuff on television every Monday from 7:30 to
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"I read in the newspapers they are going to have 30 minutes of intellectual stuff on television every Monday from 7:30 to 8. to educate America. They couldn't educate America if they started at 6:30"

- Groucho Marx

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Groucho Marx is making a joke about the idea of informing America through tv. He is indicating that it is difficult to educate an entire nation in such a short amount of time. He is likewise poking fun at the concept that tv can be utilized as an academic tool. He is recommending that it would take a lot longer than 30 minutes to educate an entire country. His joke implies that the concept of educating America through television is a futile effort. He is also indicating that the people in charge of television programs are misdirected in their efforts. His joke is an amusing way of expressing his uncertainty about the concept of utilizing television as an academic tool.

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Groucho Marx This quote is written / told by Groucho Marx between October 2, 1895 and August 19, 1977. She was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 60 other quotes.

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