November 21, 1939: Legal Lingo and Literary Tricks with Moe Berg and J.P. McEvoy

In this November 21, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman presents a challenging round of trivia with returning guests Moe Berg, the multilingual baseball catcher and former lawyer, and J.P. McEvoy, the acclaimed humorist and screenwriter. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, Berg and McEvoy tackle questions that span legal terminology, literary initials, and romantic poetry.Berg’s background in law brings an edge to questions on courtroom phrases, while McEvoy adds wit with his knowledge of classic movie trivia and humorous anecdotes. The panel wrestles with everything from famous initials like W.C. Fields to memorable poetic lines involving kisses and cows. Tune in for a delightful mix of intellect, humor, and surprises as the experts attempt to outwit America’s cleverest listeners on this classic episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.