EPISODE · Sep 12, 2024 · 29 MIN
September 11, 1942: Literary Quips and Musical Birds with Alva Johnston
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this September 11, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman leads a lively panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and guest Alva Johnston, the celebrated author and humorist. Together, they tackle a mix of Shakespearean riddles, musical trivia, and historical insights.Highlights include discussions on Shakespeare’s answers to moonlit promises, the birds of famous melodies like The Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, and the paradox of the Purple Heart. Alva Johnston brings his sharp wit to debates about famous in-law relationships and literary alliances.Blending humor, intellect, and cultural nostalgia, this episode offers an engaging mix of lively trivia and spirited banter. Tune in for a captivating hour of unscripted brilliance on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this September 11, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman leads a lively panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and guest Alva Johnston, the celebrated author and humorist. Together, they tackle a mix of Shakespearean riddles, musical trivia, and historical insights.Highlights include discussions on Shakespeare’s answers to moonlit promises, the birds of famous melodies like The Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, and the paradox of the Purple Heart. Alva Johnston brings his sharp wit to debates about famous in-law relationships and literary alliances.Blending humor, intellect, and cultural nostalgia, this episode offers an engaging mix of lively trivia and spirited banter. Tune in for a captivating hour of unscripted brilliance 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.
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