August 30, 1938: Classical Tunes, Baseball Superstitions, and Movie Trivia with Ben Hecht

In the August 30, 1938, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings another lively session of trivia and laughs. Joining regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran are pianist and composer Oscar Levant and special guest Ben Hecht, celebrated playwright and screenwriter. Together, they take on a range of questions that explore classical music inspirations in popular songs, quirky baseball superstitions, and famous movie scenes.This episode tests the panel’s knowledge of everything from nursery rhymes and poetic quotes about fools to baseball rituals involving chewing gum and superstition-laden coaches. Hecht’s quick wit and Levant’s musical prowess shine as they identify classical compositions behind beloved songs and recall iconic lines from stage and screen. Tune in for an entertaining blend of humor, music, and the surprising ways trivia can stump even the most knowledgeable experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.