EPISODE · Dec 28, 2020 · 28 MIN
December 27, 1938: Literary Laughs and Holiday Trivia with William Lyon Phelps
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
Celebrate the holiday season with Information Please in this December 27, 1938, episode, featuring host Clifton Fadiman and special guest William Lyon Phelps, esteemed literary critic and Yale professor. Joined by regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, Phelps brings his signature wit and charm to an evening filled with festive trivia.The panel takes on a holiday-themed music challenge, identifies literary characters and classic streets, and matches popular songs to their cinematic debuts. With topics ranging from Shakespearean quotes to humorous limericks, the experts share laughter and knowledge in equal measure. Tune in to see if you can outsmart the experts on this joyful episode, perfect for fans of trivia, literature, and classic radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Celebrate the holiday season with Information Please in this December 27, 1938, episode, featuring host Clifton Fadiman and special guest William Lyon Phelps, esteemed literary critic and Yale professor. Joined by regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, Phelps brings his signature wit and charm to an evening filled with festive trivia.The panel takes on a holiday-themed music challenge, identifies literary characters and classic streets, and matches popular songs to their cinematic debuts. With topics ranging from Shakespearean quotes to humorous limericks, the experts share laughter and knowledge in equal measure. Tune in to see if you can outsmart the experts on this joyful episode, perfect for fans of trivia, literature, and classic radio. 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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