December 11, 1942: Rivers of Words and Fictional Detectives with William L. Shirer and Christopher Morley

In this December 11, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes panel regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, along with renowned radio commentator William L. Shirer and literary great Christopher Morley. Together, they tackle an engaging blend of trivia spanning literature, history, and music.Highlights include identifying writers associated with rivers like the Styx and the Yukon, recounting pivotal historical events such as the signing of the Atlantic Charter, and debating famous fictional detectives like Mycroft Holmes and Charlie Chan. With humor and intellectual depth, the panel also dives into poetic first lines and musical excerpts from Scheherazade and Danse Macabre.Blending cultural wit and intellectual banter, this episode offers a nostalgic and thought-provoking hour of trivia and conversation. Tune in for a lively and entertaining installment of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.