Information Please
Information Please
Podcast Description
Rediscover the wit and wisdom of Information Please!—the classic American radio quiz show that captivated audiences from 1938 to 1951. Hosted by the brilliant Clifton Fadiman, a former literary editor, this iconic show brought together an esteemed panel of experts, including Oscar Levant, Franklin P. Adams, and John Kieran, each known for their intellect and humor. Listeners submitted questions in hopes of stumping the quick-witted panel, and with celebrity guests like Groucho Marx and Orson Welles, each episode delivered a unique blend of knowledge and laughter. From poetry and sports to music and history, Information Please! entertained with lively debates, clever puns, and spontaneous humor. Now re-broadcasted for a new generation, this show is perfect for trivia lovers, history buffs, and fans of vintage radio. Tune in and enjoy a true gem from radio’s golden age! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The show covers a wide array of topics including literature, history, music, and culinary trivia, with engaging episode examples like military trivia in 'Military Tunes and Myths' and literary challenges in 'Courtships and Corsets', emphasizing humor and intellectual banter.
Rediscover the wit and wisdom of Information Please!—the classic American radio quiz show that captivated audiences from 1938 to 1951. Hosted by the brilliant Clifton Fadiman, a former literary editor, this iconic show brought together an esteemed panel of experts, including Oscar Levant, Franklin P. Adams, and John Kieran, each known for their intellect and humor. Listeners submitted questions in hopes of stumping the quick-witted panel, and with celebrity guests like Groucho Marx and Orson Welles, each episode delivered a unique blend of knowledge and laughter. From poetry and sports to music and history, Information Please! entertained with lively debates, clever puns, and spontaneous humor. Now re-broadcasted for a new generation, this show is perfect for trivia lovers, history buffs, and fans of vintage radio. Tune in and enjoy a true gem from radio’s golden age! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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