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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2021 · 28 MIN

June 13, 1939: Tennis Trivia and Famous Exterminators with Helen Wills Moody

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In this June 13, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes the multi-talented Helen Wills Moody, tennis legend and author, as the evening’s special guest. With regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant on board, the panel tackles an entertaining range of topics, from famous exterminators in folklore to tennis terminology with humorous twists.Moody brings her charm and knowledge to a series of quirky questions, including identifying legendary figures who eradicated various pests and matching tennis terms to unexpected themes. The panel also dives into musical compositions featuring dance themes, historical symbols like the Prince of Wales’ motto, and even navigates humorous translations of familiar phrases. Join in for a delightful mix of intellect, wit, and lighthearted banter, as Information Please brings you an engaging evening of classic trivia and fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this June 13, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes the multi-talented Helen Wills Moody, tennis legend and author, as the evening’s special guest. With regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant on board, the panel tackles an entertaining range of topics, from famous exterminators in folklore to tennis terminology with humorous twists.Moody brings her charm and knowledge to a series of quirky questions, including identifying legendary figures who eradicated various pests and matching tennis terms to unexpected themes. The panel also dives into musical compositions featuring dance themes, historical symbols like the Prince of Wales’ motto, and even navigates humorous translations of familiar phrases. Join in for a delightful mix of intellect, wit, and lighthearted banter, as Information Please brings you an engaging evening of classic trivia and fun! 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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