December 20, 1940: Shakespearean Gifts and Historical Jinxes with Louis Bromfield and Herbert Marshall

In this festive December 20, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes American novelist Louis Bromfield, author of Night in Bombay, and distinguished British actor Herbert Marshall. Regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran join them as the panel navigates a lively range of questions, from historical jinxes and Shakespearean melancholy to the poetic appeal of nursery rhymes.Marshall and Bromfield bring wit and humor to questions involving notable figures like Churchill and Haile Selassie, fictional sums of money, and famous family lineages. Join us for a delightful blend of history, literature, and holiday cheer in this engaging episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.