July 12, 1938: Broadway Wit and Tough Trivia with George S. Kaufman

What this episode covers

In this July 12, 1938, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman guides an exciting trivia session with a panel featuring returning experts John Kieran and Bernard Jaffe, along with special guests Quincy Howe, an authority on international affairs, and George S. Kaufman, celebrated Broadway playwright and wit. This lively panel is challenged by listeners’ questions on everything from Shakespearean characters and Greek mythology to surprising scientific facts about everyday materials.The questions take the panel through a whirlwind of topics, including famous bonehead plays in baseball, the origins of classic nursery rhymes, and memorable apples in literature and mythology. Kaufman’s sharp humor adds flair to the show, while the panel wrestles with tricky questions like identifying political phrases, folklore birds, and even a New Zealand parrot. Will they remember why Little Boy Blue couldn’t be woken up, or will the listeners win the $5 prize?Dive into this vintage episode and enjoy a mix of quick wit, intellectual sparring, and entertaining banter as the experts strive to keep up with the listeners’ toughest challenges! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.