October 10, 1939: Floral Titles and Economic Wit with Christopher Morley and John T. Flynn

In this October 10, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman is joined by two renowned guests: the witty novelist Christopher Morley, author of Kitty Foyle, and John T. Flynn, economic commentator and biographer of John D. Rockefeller. Regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran complete the lively panel, tackling a range of questions that mix literary knowledge with clever economic references.The experts face challenges like identifying flowers in book titles, discussing historical Shakespearean lines, and recognizing famous economists with unique personal stories. With Morley’s humor and Flynn’s sharp economic insights, the episode offers an enjoyable blend of literature, humor, and wit. Tune in to test your knowledge on everything from famous literary flowers to clever quotes from Shakespeare in this engaging and intellectual episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.