October 17, 1941: Whimsical Crimes and Musical Riddles with Fred Allen

In this October 17, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes back the incomparable Fred Allen for a night filled with humor and quick wit. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant join Allen in tackling quirky questions about whimsical crimes, literary riddles, and the sources of famous book titles.Allen’s sharp comedic timing shines in an imaginary murder mystery involving Jack Benny and a violin. The panel also explores nursery rhymes, Shakespearean wordplay, and the origins of classic quotes. Tune in for a laughter-filled session of trivia, wit, and timeless radio charm on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.