December 13, 1940: Animal Names and Literary Journeys with Earnest Albert Hooton

In this December 13, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes esteemed Harvard anthropologist Earnest Albert Hooton, author of Why Men Behave Like Apes and Vice Versa. With regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles a diverse set of trivia questions, covering everything from animal terminology to famous literary journeys.Hooton’s anthropological insight adds depth as the panel identifies the proper verbs for animal births, explains how mythological characters won their loves, and discusses famous fictional apes. The episode is filled with humor, clever banter, and unique insights into language, literature, and lore. Tune in to see if you can match wits with the experts in this thought-provoking and fun-filled episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.