August 29, 1939: Lexicon Lingo and Literary Riddles with Wilfred Funk and Rex Stout

In this August 29, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads an evening filled with wit and wordplay. The distinguished guests include Wilfred Funk, lexicographer and publisher, and Rex Stout, famed author of the Nero Wolfe mysteries. Regulars John Kieran and Franklin P. Adams join the fun as the panel takes on questions about hybrid fruits, memorable quotes, and characters in detective fiction.Funk’s lexicon expertise and Stout’s storytelling prowess shine through as the panel attempts to answer questions involving literary quotations, mythical roles, and quirky etymologies. With topics that span classical mythology, vegetable hybrids, and famous Sherlock Holmes cases, this episode is a delightful showcase of humor and intellectual charm. Tune in for an evening where words come to life and every answer is an adventure! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.