EPISODE · Dec 5, 2021 · 29 MIN
December 5, 1939: Astronomical Books and Historical Puzzles with Henry Pringle and Deems Taylor
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this December 5, 1939, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a session filled with fascinating trivia alongside guests Henry Pringle, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, and composer Deems Taylor. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles challenging questions, from naming books with celestial titles to identifying famous figures who held multiple political roles in American history.Pringle and Taylor add wit and insight as the experts discuss literary titles related to the cosmos, historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt, and famous opera characters. Join in for an engaging blend of intellect, humor, and the unique charm of Information Please as the panel takes on stumpers that span literature, history, and music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this December 5, 1939, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a session filled with fascinating trivia alongside guests Henry Pringle, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, and composer Deems Taylor. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles challenging questions, from naming books with celestial titles to identifying famous figures who held multiple political roles in American history.Pringle and Taylor add wit and insight as the experts discuss literary titles related to the cosmos, historical figures like Theodore Roosevelt, and famous opera characters. Join in for an engaging blend of intellect, humor, and the unique charm of Information Please as the panel takes on stumpers that span literature, history, and music. 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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