EPISODE · Jan 10, 2021 · 30 MIN
January 10, 1939: Excelsior, Lost Chords, and Literary Quizzes with Alexander Woollcott
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this January 10, 1939, episode of Information Please, the ever-witty Alexander Woollcott returns as a special guest to join Clifton Fadiman and regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant. This intellectual and humorous session tackles an array of topics, from famous nursery rhymes in poker hands to haunting literary quotes, giving the panel a chance to showcase their literary knowledge and quick wit.Woollcott brings his signature charm, contributing to questions on famous generals, nursery rhyme characters in poker, and supernatural folklore. The panel dives into everything from guessing poems by their final verses to identifying famous gas properties and musical compositions written for unique occasions. Join in as the experts engage in lively banter and challenge one another to recall classic literature, famous quotes, and curious tidbits from American history. Tune in to test your knowledge and see if you can match wits with the panel in this delightful episode of trivia and laughs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this January 10, 1939, episode of Information Please, the ever-witty Alexander Woollcott returns as a special guest to join Clifton Fadiman and regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant. This intellectual and humorous session tackles an array of topics, from famous nursery rhymes in poker hands to haunting literary quotes, giving the panel a chance to showcase their literary knowledge and quick wit.Woollcott brings his signature charm, contributing to questions on famous generals, nursery rhyme characters in poker, and supernatural folklore. The panel dives into everything from guessing poems by their final verses to identifying famous gas properties and musical compositions written for unique occasions. Join in as the experts engage in lively banter and challenge one another to recall classic literature, famous quotes, and curious tidbits from American history. Tune in to test your knowledge and see if you can match wits with the panel in this delightful episode of trivia and laughs! 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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