May 30, 1939: Nursery Rhymes and Legal Terms with Stanley Walker

On May 30, 1939, Information Please brings an entertaining mix of wit and trivia as Clifton Fadiman moderates a session with regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant. Joining them is Stanley Walker, editor of the Philadelphia Public Ledger and author of The Nightclub Era. This episode’s questions explore the depths of nursery rhymes, test the panel’s knowledge of legal terminology, and challenge them with clever word associations.The experts navigate quirky riddles about fictional fishermen, iconic historical headlines, and classic American songs about early morning adventures. With Walker’s journalistic flair and Levant’s humor, the panel’s responses are as insightful as they are amusing. Join in for a delightful session of laughter and learning as the experts tackle America’s toughest trivia on everything from law to literature! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.