July 11, 1941: Theater Queens and Numerical News with Mary Boland

In this July 11, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts a delightful trivia session with Mary Boland, the renowned stage and screen actress. Joined by regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the group tackles a mix of entertaining questions ranging from Shakespearean queens and historical draft ages to literary titles involving food.Boland’s theatrical expertise shines as she shares insights into Pride and Prejudice and matches wits with the panel over poetic challenges. From memorable nursery rhymes to newsworthy numbers like DiMaggio’s streak and World War draft limits, this episode blends humor, intellect, and classic trivia charm. Tune in for a wonderful evening of lighthearted fun on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.