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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2022 · 29 MIN

July 16, 1940: Musical Bells and Literary Hats with Deems Taylor and Monty Woolley

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In this July 16, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings humor and intellect to the evening’s trivia with special guests Deems Taylor, famed composer and music critic, and Monty Woolley, celebrated actor and wit. Joined by regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles an assortment of questions, from identifying sounds of various bells to recalling literary hats with magical properties.The session is filled with memorable exchanges as Taylor and Woolley add their charm, tackling challenges that involve historical events, famous rides in literature, and Shakespearean dining without dining. With Woolley’s humor and Taylor’s musical insight, this episode delivers a lively mix of wit, intellect, and playful banter. Join in for an evening of spontaneous fun and classic 1940s trivia with Information Please!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this July 16, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings humor and intellect to the evening’s trivia with special guests Deems Taylor, famed composer and music critic, and Monty Woolley, celebrated actor and wit. Joined by regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles an assortment of questions, from identifying sounds of various bells to recalling literary hats with magical properties.The session is filled with memorable exchanges as Taylor and Woolley add their charm, tackling challenges that involve historical events, famous rides in literature, and Shakespearean dining without dining. With Woolley’s humor and Taylor’s musical insight, this episode delivers a lively mix of wit, intellect, and playful banter. Join in for an evening of spontaneous fun and classic 1940s trivia with 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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