May 16, 1941: Oil Barons and Literary First Lines with Dick Maney and Frank Sullivan

In this May 16, 1941, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads a witty and engaging session featuring two entertaining guests: Dick Maney, the famous theatrical publicist, and humorist Frank Sullivan. Joined by regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles a lively mix of questions ranging from oil tycoons who backed baseball leagues to identifying iconic literary first lines.Maney’s theater expertise and Sullivan’s humor shine as they navigate Shakespearean soliloquies, nursery rhymes, and curious etymologies. With moments of playful banter and intellectual insight, this episode offers a delightful mix of trivia, culture, and laughter. Tune in to match wits with America’s brightest minds on this classic Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.