June 19, 1942: Poetic Coats and Nurse Nostalgia with Christopher Morley and Cornelia Otis Skinner

In this June 19, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a delightful panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, acclaimed author Christopher Morley, and actress-writer Cornelia Otis Skinner. Together, they explore a variety of questions spanning literature, Shakespearean soliloquies, and musical geography.The panel debates poetic coats, literary nurses like Dickens’ Sairy Gamp, and fictional characters beginning new lives in far-off lands like Siberia and Tahiti. Cornelia Otis Skinner adds theatrical flair, while Christopher Morley brings his literary wit to the discussion.With lively debates about classic songs, poetic lines, and even the musings of Wagner’s Rhine Maidens, this episode offers an engaging mix of humor, intellect, and charm. Tune in for an hour of lighthearted trivia and cultural exploration on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.