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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2024 · 28 MIN

January 23, 1942: Timeless Dinners and Poetic Riddles with Deems Taylor and Alexander Woollcott

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In this January 23, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a session filled with humor and intellect, featuring composer Deems Taylor and critic Alexander Woollcott. Joining regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel explores a delightful range of topics, from famous dinner parties in literature and theater to deciphering poetic riddles and Shakespearean lines.Taylor’s musical insights and Woollcott’s sharp wit shine as they discuss plays like Macbeth and literary works with clever rhymes. From deciphering cryptic quotes to unraveling curious cultural references, this episode is packed with charm, humor, and lively debate. Tune in for an evening of classic trivia and timeless entertainment on Information Please!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this January 23, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a session filled with humor and intellect, featuring composer Deems Taylor and critic Alexander Woollcott. Joining regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel explores a delightful range of topics, from famous dinner parties in literature and theater to deciphering poetic riddles and Shakespearean lines.Taylor’s musical insights and Woollcott’s sharp wit shine as they discuss plays like Macbeth and literary works with clever rhymes. From deciphering cryptic quotes to unraveling curious cultural references, this episode is packed with charm, humor, and lively debate. Tune in for an evening of classic trivia and timeless entertainment on Information Please!  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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