[1] At Griffith's request, Milton Alderfer recorded and produced the original master tape in Greensboro, North Carolina.

"What It Was, Was Football" (which remains one of the biggest-selling comedy records of all time) was instrumental in launching Griffith's career in television, stage, and film.

"[1] Griffith made an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1954, in large part due to the popularity of the record.

[4] "What It Was, Was Football" was printed in Mad magazine in 1958, with illustrations by artist George Woodbridge.

Due to licensing issues, this adaptation had to be omitted from the Totally MAD CD-ROM collection of the magazine's run.