Quote by Johnny Carson

If it weren't for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of television, we'd still be eating frozen radio dinners.

If it weren't for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of televisio

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the significant impact of Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of television. It implies that television revolutionized the way people entertained themselves, allowing them to watch programs and visual content instead of just relying on radio for audio entertainment. By drawing a comparison with frozen radio dinners, it emphasizes the notion that without Farnsworth's contribution, technological progress and innovation in the field of entertainment might have been limited or delayed.

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