October 17, 1941: Whimsical Crimes and Musical Riddles with Fred Allen episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 17, 2023 · 25 MIN

October 17, 1941: Whimsical Crimes and Musical Riddles with Fred Allen

from Information Please · host OTRPODS

In this October 17, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes back the incomparable Fred Allen for a night filled with humor and quick wit. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant join Allen in tackling quirky questions about whimsical crimes, literary riddles, and the sources of famous book titles.Allen’s sharp comedic timing shines in an imaginary murder mystery involving Jack Benny and a violin. The panel also explores nursery rhymes, Shakespearean wordplay, and the origins of classic quotes. Tune in for a laughter-filled session of trivia, wit, and timeless radio charm on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this October 17, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes back the incomparable Fred Allen for a night filled with humor and quick wit. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant join Allen in tackling quirky questions about whimsical crimes, literary riddles, and the sources of famous book titles.Allen’s sharp comedic timing shines in an imaginary murder mystery involving Jack Benny and a violin. The panel also explores nursery rhymes, Shakespearean wordplay, and the origins of classic quotes. Tune in for a laughter-filled session of trivia, wit, and timeless radio charm on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

NOW PLAYING

October 17, 1941: Whimsical Crimes and Musical Riddles with Fred Allen

0:00 25:54

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Information Please?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this Information Please episode published?

This episode was published on October 17, 2023.

What is this episode about?

In this October 17, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes back the incomparable Fred Allen for a night filled with humor and quick wit. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant join Allen in tackling...

Can I download this Information Please episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!