September 12, 1939: Sporting Champions and Scientific Curiosities with Alice Marble and Bernard Jaffe

In this September 12, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman leads a trivia-filled evening featuring tennis champion Alice Marble and science writer Bernard Jaffe. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel dives into questions spanning the worlds of sports, literature, and science, from identifying famous tennis strokes to explaining elemental mixtures.Marble’s athletic insight shines as she discusses the techniques of tennis greats, while Jaffe offers his scientific expertise on curious mixtures and natural phenomena. The panel faces lively challenges such as recognizing “fat” characters in literature and recalling famous fictional rescues. Join in for an entertaining blend of wit, knowledge, and humor in this classic episode where sports and science collide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.