January 3, 1939: Philosophers, Playwrights, and a Quiz on Colloquialisms with Cornelia Otis Skinner and Irwin Edman

Kick off the New Year with a lively January 3, 1939, episode of Information Please, where host Clifton Fadiman assembles a distinguished panel including philosopher Irwin Edman, actress and writer Cornelia Otis Skinner, and regular experts Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran. This week’s questions challenge the experts to match American and British slang, identify crimes of famous literary characters, and solve creative questions about everyday phrases.Skinner brings her theatrical flair, while Edman’s philosophical insight adds depth to a quiz on popular conceptions of famous philosophies. With topics ranging from folk songs to Shakespearean lines, this episode offers a delightful mix of humor, intellect, and spontaneous wit. Tune in to see if you can outwit the experts and stump them for the $10 prize in this engaging and thought-provoking episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.