May 23, 1941: Critics, Champions, and Musical Masterpieces with Deems Taylor as Host

In this special May 23, 1941, third-anniversary episode of Information Please, the usual roles are reversed as composer and music critic Deems Taylor takes over hosting duties, while Clifton Fadiman joins the panel alongside Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant. The evening’s questions range from identifying champions and cabinet members who appeared on the show to exploring musical gems from Mozart’s piano concertos.Taylor keeps the mood lively as Fadiman faces a playful grilling about his past literary reviews. Levant’s musical expertise and Adams’ wit add to the fun as the panel navigates topics like literary characters, poetic first lines, and historic diplomatic figures. Tune in for a celebratory evening of trivia, humor, and surprises on this milestone episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.