October 10, 1941: Mayoral Moments and Poetic Waters with Fiorello La Guardia and Deems Taylor

In this October 10, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts a memorable session featuring Fiorello La Guardia, the charismatic mayor of New York City, and Deems Taylor, the celebrated composer and music critic. With regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the evening’s questions span topics from poetic references to bodies of water to unique moments in mayoral history.La Guardia’s humor and Taylor’s musical expertise shine as they identify literary lakes, debate historical mayors, and unravel riddles from mythology. With witty exchanges and intellectual flair, this episode offers a delightful blend of trivia, charm, and insight. Tune in for an engaging evening of classic radio on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.