March 28, 1939: Childhood Chants and Stolen Treasures with Rex Stout and Moss Hart

In this March 28, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman orchestrates a delightful evening of trivia with regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, joined by the distinguished playwright Moss Hart and Rex Stout, creator of the Nero Wolfe mysteries. Together, the panel tackles a range of entertaining and challenging questions, from completing classic childhood rhymes and identifying famous stolen items in literature to recalling the names of their congressmen—a surprising test of civic knowledge!Listeners will enjoy the lively banter as Hart and Stout add their unique humor to the proceedings. The panel faces quirky questions about nursery rhymes, famous stolen artifacts, and nursery chants that date back centuries. Join us for an evening filled with wit, literary insight, and good-natured competition, as the experts aim to avoid being stumped and secure victory over America’s cleverest listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.