April 11, 1939: Mystery Stories and Mythical Gate Crashers with Deems Taylor and Marcus Duffield

In this April 11, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman presents an evening of clever and humorous trivia. This week’s panel features regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, joined by composer and music critic Deems Taylor and journalist Marcus Duffield. Together, they tackle an assortment of quirky questions, from reimagining fairy tales as mystery thrillers to identifying famous gate crashers from mythology and history.Listeners are treated to delightful banter as the panel wrestles with literary riddles, folklore-inspired mysteries, and the origins of unusual words like “pandemonium” and “weird.” Taylor’s musical insights add charm, while Duffield’s wit and quick answers bring energy to the session. Tune in for an engaging mix of mythology, wordplay, and laughter as the experts aim to answer America’s most imaginative questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.