January 10, 1941: Historical Headlines and Literary Fruit with Kenneth Simpson and Judge James G. Wallace

In this January 10, 1941, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads a dynamic panel with two special guests: Kenneth Simpson, New York attorney and Congressman, and Judge James G. Wallace of the New York Court of General Sessions. Together with regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles questions that range from recalling historic headlines to reciting lines of poetry that mention fruit.Judge Wallace’s sharp memory shines as he recounts the Great Blizzard of 1888, while Simpson impresses with his knowledge of U.S. constitutional amendments. The team also delves into nursery rhymes, courtroom quotations, and notable pirates in fact and fiction. Join in for a lively mix of humor, intellect, and historical trivia on this classic 1940s radio episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.