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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2020 · 28 MIN

September 13, 1938: Nursery Rhymes, Rose Poems, and a Classical Music Challenge with Percy Waxman

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In this September 13, 1938, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads a stellar panel of returning experts, including Franklin P. Adams, journalist Marcus Duffield, Oscar Levant, and special guest Percy Waxman from Cosmopolitan magazine. The night’s questions cover an entertaining array of topics, from identifying poems that mention roses to matching songs with famous dances and even recalling nursery rhymes under pressure.Levant showcases his musical talents as he tackles an impressive classical music challenge, while the panel dives into nursery rhymes, famous taverns from literature, and even imaginary newspaper headlines inspired by classic novels. With Waxman’s quick wit and the panel’s friendly banter, this episode offers a delightful blend of humor, trivia, and memorable moments. Join the fun as the experts match wits with listeners and tackle America’s toughest trivia questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this September 13, 1938, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads a stellar panel of returning experts, including Franklin P. Adams, journalist Marcus Duffield, Oscar Levant, and special guest Percy Waxman from Cosmopolitan magazine. The night’s questions cover an entertaining array of topics, from identifying poems that mention roses to matching songs with famous dances and even recalling nursery rhymes under pressure.Levant showcases his musical talents as he tackles an impressive classical music challenge, while the panel dives into nursery rhymes, famous taverns from literature, and even imaginary newspaper headlines inspired by classic novels. With Waxman’s quick wit and the panel’s friendly banter, this episode offers a delightful blend of humor, trivia, and memorable moments. Join the fun as the experts match wits with listeners and tackle America’s toughest trivia questions! 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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