September 27, 1938: Shakespeare, Operatic Tragedies, and Musical Baseball with Basil Rathbone

In this special September 27, 1938, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman guides a panel of experts through a range of challenging questions, with a touch of glamour added by special guest Basil Rathbone, star of stage and screen. Joining him are the regulars: humorist Franklin P. Adams, sports columnist John Kieran, and musical expert Sigmund Spaeth. Together, they tackle an entertaining variety of topics, from Shakespearean quotes and the tragic fates of operatic heroines to classical compositions that inspired popular tunes.This episode features everything from identifying racehorses to matching musical terms with baseball slang, and even a singalong challenge for the panel. Rathbone’s theatrical flair shines in his Shakespearean recitations, while Spaeth impresses with his encyclopedic knowledge of music. Join us for a delightful evening of wit, humor, and intellectual camaraderie as the experts compete to avoid being stumped by listeners’ clever questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.