EPISODE · Jun 21, 2020 · 25 MIN
June 21, 1938: Literary Laughs and Brain Teasers with Clifton Fadiman
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
Step into the world of highbrow humor and intellectual fun with this June 21, 1938, episode of Information Please. Hosted by the ever-charming Clifton Fadiman, this quiz show once again brings together a panel of experts ready to be stumped by listeners’ toughest questions. Tonight’s panel includes Franklin P. Adams, science teacher Bernard Jaffe, and special guest Howard Dietz, known for his work as a lyricist and MGM publicity director.The questions are as varied as they are challenging: from science riddles about sound waves and famous dogs in literature to historical trivia on American figures and brain-teasers about unusual words. This episode features quick-witted banter as the panel grapples with identifying sports nicknames, discussing iconic literary locations, and even analyzing poetic verses. Will they decipher every riddle, or will the listeners outsmart them and claim the $5 prize?Join in on the laughter, learning, and lively exchanges as this classic quiz show blends trivia with timeless humor. Tune in and see if you can keep up with the experts on this classic broadcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Step into the world of highbrow humor and intellectual fun with this June 21, 1938, episode of Information Please. Hosted by the ever-charming Clifton Fadiman, this quiz show once again brings together a panel of experts ready to be stumped by listeners’ toughest questions. Tonight’s panel includes Franklin P. Adams, science teacher Bernard Jaffe, and special guest Howard Dietz, known for his work as a lyricist and MGM publicity director.The questions are as varied as they are challenging: from science riddles about sound waves and famous dogs in literature to historical trivia on American figures and brain-teasers about unusual words. This episode features quick-witted banter as the panel grapples with identifying sports nicknames, discussing iconic literary locations, and even analyzing poetic verses. Will they decipher every riddle, or will the listeners outsmart them and claim the $5 prize?Join in on the laughter, learning, and lively exchanges as this classic quiz show blends trivia with timeless humor. Tune in and see if you can keep up with the experts on this classic broadcast! 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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