January 2, 1940: Arithmetic, Pulitzer Plays, and Famous Speeches with Gloria Stuart and Carl Van Doren

In this New Year’s episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman kicks off 1940 with special guests Gloria Stuart, the elegant star of The Three Musketeers, and Carl Van Doren, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Benjamin Franklin. Alongside regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the evening’s questions bring humor and challenge with topics ranging from arithmetic problems in nursery rhymes to settings in Pulitzer Prize-winning plays.Stuart’s Hollywood charm and Van Doren’s literary knowledge shine as the panel tackles memorable arithmetic puzzles, scenes from award-winning dramas, and quotations from America’s most famous speeches. Join the experts for a delightful blend of intellect, wit, and friendly banter as they try to avoid being stumped and share their insights with listeners in this entertaining start to 1940! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.