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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2021 · 28 MIN

August 1, 1939: Slangy Sayings and Literary Tests with Russell Crouse and James Kieran

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In this August 1, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman invites a lively panel featuring regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, joined by special guests Russell Crouse, the celebrated Broadway playwright, and James Kieran, the press secretary to the Mayor of New York and John Kieran’s brother. Together, they tackle quirky and clever questions involving common slang phrases, famous house addresses in literature, and historical tests of character.Crouse and the Kierans add humor and insight as the panel faces challenges such as identifying addresses like 221-B Baker Street and recalling iconic moments from folklore and history. With witty banter and competitive spirit between the brothers, this episode delivers a mix of humor, intellect, and spontaneous charm. Tune in for a delightful evening as the experts match wits on everything from slangy sayings to literary and historical trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this August 1, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman invites a lively panel featuring regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, joined by special guests Russell Crouse, the celebrated Broadway playwright, and James Kieran, the press secretary to the Mayor of New York and John Kieran’s brother. Together, they tackle quirky and clever questions involving common slang phrases, famous house addresses in literature, and historical tests of character.Crouse and the Kierans add humor and insight as the panel faces challenges such as identifying addresses like 221-B Baker Street and recalling iconic moments from folklore and history. With witty banter and competitive spirit between the brothers, this episode delivers a mix of humor, intellect, and spontaneous charm. Tune in for a delightful evening as the experts match wits on everything from slangy sayings to literary and historical trivia! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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