October 29, 1940: Military Myths and Poetic Rhymes with John Mason Brown

In this October 29, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman is joined by special guest John Mason Brown, the insightful dramatic critic of the New York Post and author of Broadway in Review. With regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel takes on a variety of intriguing questions, including famous poetic rhymes, iconic phrases in literature, and historical military myths.Brown’s literary expertise shines as the panel tackles challenges involving classical poetry, famous battle anecdotes, and wordplay involving familiar nursery rhymes. Join the experts for an evening of wit, humor, and intellectual curiosity as they dive into America’s favorite trivia on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.