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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2023 · 29 MIN

January 31, 1941: Witty Wordplay and Famous Sidekicks with Alexander Woollcott and S. J. Perelman

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In this January 31, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts a particularly witty session featuring two literary legends: Alexander Woollcott, known for his biting humor and storytelling prowess, and S. J. Perelman, the celebrated satirist. With regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles an array of clever questions, from identifying famous fictional sidekicks to exploring humorous excerpts from classic literature.Woollcott and Perelman’s sharp wit shines as they duel over titles of “America’s Number One Wit” and tackle questions about humorous writers, iconic partners like Watson to Holmes, and memorable fictional lawyers. Join in for a laughter-filled episode packed with literary charm, humor, and the timeless wit that defines Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this January 31, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts a particularly witty session featuring two literary legends: Alexander Woollcott, known for his biting humor and storytelling prowess, and S. J. Perelman, the celebrated satirist. With regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles an array of clever questions, from identifying famous fictional sidekicks to exploring humorous excerpts from classic literature.Woollcott and Perelman’s sharp wit shines as they duel over titles of “America’s Number One Wit” and tackle questions about humorous writers, iconic partners like Watson to Holmes, and memorable fictional lawyers. Join in for a laughter-filled episode packed with literary charm, humor, and the timeless wit that defines 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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