January 8, 1943: Parachute Calls and Musical Mysteries with Will Rogers Jr.

In this January 8, 1943, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts a special broadcast from the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant is guest Will Rogers Jr., congressman and former tank destroyer lieutenant. Together, they tackle an array of topics, blending humor, history, and wartime insights.The panel explores curious military terms like “Geronimo” and “bazooka,” debates poetic characters who meet unusual fates, and deciphers musical codes tied to nations in the war effort. Rogers shares anecdotes from his military service, while Levant impresses with his musical expertise, identifying compositions from Sibelius and Tchaikovsky.With lively discussions and patriotic fervor, this episode offers a compelling mix of trivia and camaraderie. Tune in for an hour of wit, knowledge, and wartime spirit on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.