EPISODE · Oct 1, 2022 · 28 MIN
October 1, 1940: Wheelchairs, Wartime Women, and Literary Nicknames with Clare Boothe
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this October 1, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes acclaimed journalist and playwright Clare Boothe, author of The Women and Europe in the Spring. With regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles an intriguing variety of questions, from identifying characters in plays who use wheelchairs to the role of women’s names in wartime codes.Boothe’s insights bring depth to questions about famous fictional Catherines and historical figures known for their anti-smoking stance. Join the panel for a delightful mix of literary references, historical tidbits, and the humorous exchanges that make Information Please a beloved classic. Test your own knowledge as the experts face questions designed to stump even the brightest minds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this October 1, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes acclaimed journalist and playwright Clare Boothe, author of The Women and Europe in the Spring. With regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles an intriguing variety of questions, from identifying characters in plays who use wheelchairs to the role of women’s names in wartime codes.Boothe’s insights bring depth to questions about famous fictional Catherines and historical figures known for their anti-smoking stance. Join the panel for a delightful mix of literary references, historical tidbits, and the humorous exchanges that make Information Please a beloved classic. Test your own knowledge as the experts face questions designed to stump even the brightest minds! 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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