May 22, 1942: Musical Violets and Mischievous Poetry with Deems Taylor and Roland Young

In this May 22, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts a stellar panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, composer and critic Deems Taylor, and stage and screen star Roland Young. Together, they tackle an eclectic mix of trivia spanning music, literature, and naval mysteries.The panel explores lines of poetry about snails, moths, and ants, deciphers musical selections tied to flowers, and debates the virtues of Shakespearean violets. Deems Taylor charms with his musical insights, while Roland Young adds his signature wit, penning clever rhymes about bounding fleas and mischievous ants.With questions ranging from fictional disguises to naval ship classifications, this episode blends humor, intellect, and delightful spontaneity. Tune in for a captivating hour of literary riddles, musical musings, and theatrical flair on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.