Information Please

In this October 8, 1940, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts an intellectually rich session featuring novelist Louis Bromfield, known for The Rains Came, and British author Jan Struther, creator of Mrs. Miniver. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel faces questions that delve into literary proposals, Mother Goose rhymes, and animals named after British Isle...

In this October 1, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes acclaimed journalist and playwright Clare Boothe, author of The Women and Europe in the Spring. With regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles an intriguing variety of questions, from identifying characters in plays who use wheelchairs to the role of women’s names in wartime cod...

In this lively September 24, 1940, episode of Information Please, the panel is led by Franklin P. Adams, who steps in as host while Clifton Fadiman recovers. The lineup includes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Marc Connelly and journalist Alva Johnston, who join regulars John Kieran and Oscar Levant. Together, they tackle questions covering everything from classic toys named after presidents to...

In this September 17, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman moderates an engaging evening of trivia featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Otto Tolischus, known for his reporting on global affairs. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant join Tolischus as they explore topics ranging from epic rivers and patriotic anthems to dreams of a united Eur...

In this September 10, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings together an international panel featuring journalist and foreign correspondent John Gunther, known for his insightful works on world affairs, and Jan Struther, celebrated British author of Mrs. Miniver. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel faces an array of intriguing questions that ra...

In this September 3, 1940, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts an intellectually stimulating session with Henry Beetle Hough, editor of the Vineyard Gazette and author of Country Editor. Joined by regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles an array of questions, from deciphering cryptic letter combinations to identifying islands with names rooted...

In this August 27, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings together two special guests: celebrated author Christopher Morley and James Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and a notable film producer. Regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran join in as the team tackles a variety of questions, from famous mythical heroes and their presidential aspira...

In this August 20, 1940, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes distinguished Hollywood producer Walter Wanger, known for his work on Foreign Correspondent, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles an intriguing series of questions, from famous film settings and patriotic speeches to nursery rhymes and...

In this August 13, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings together two distinguished guests: Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes and New York County Chairman Kenneth Simpson. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles questions that range from biblical tales of survival to political trivia and classic literary rivalries. Ickes and Simpson s...

In this August 6, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman presents an intriguing session of trivia with special guest F. Van Wyck Mason, celebrated historical novelist and author of Stars on the Sea. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel tackles questions that span famous firsts, geographic landmarks, and iconic literary titles that sound...

In this July 30, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings together a panel featuring two distinguished guests: John Gunther, author of Inside Asia and Inside Europe, and Alva Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. Alongside regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel dives into questions that span global events, military strategies, and famous liter...

In this July 16, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings humor and intellect to the evening’s trivia with special guests Deems Taylor, famed composer and music critic, and Monty Woolley, celebrated actor and wit. Joined by regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles an assortment of questions, from identifying sounds of various bells to recalling...

In this April 23, 1940, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman hosts an evening of trivia with two esteemed guests: composer and music critic Deems Taylor and military commentator Major George Fielding Eliot. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel faces a mix of topics, from defining musical styles like boogie-woogie to distinguishing between strategy and tactics in...

In this April 2, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman presents a challenging evening of trivia with special guest Lewis Gannett, the prominent book reviewer from the New York Herald-Tribune. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, the panel takes on an intriguing range of questions covering everything from clever advertising slogans and famous fict...

In this March 26, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman is joined by Broadway legends Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse, co-authors of the hit play Life with Father. With regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel navigates an entertaining array of questions, from naming songs that imply the need for a psychiatrist to identifying pivotal broken objects in famous play...

In this March 19, 1940, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman is joined by special guest John Chamberlain, journalist and literary critic, along with regular panelists Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant. This unique episode explores everything from literary titles suggested by sound effects to historical election anomalies, with Chamberlain’s insights adding depth and h...

In this New Year’s episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman kicks off 1940 with special guests Gloria Stuart, the elegant star of The Three Musketeers, and Carl Van Doren, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Benjamin Franklin. Alongside regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the evening’s questions bring humor and challenge with topics ranging from arithmetic problems in...

In this December 26, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman wraps up the year with an exciting session featuring the distinguished British actor Sir Cedric Hardwicke, soon to open in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, Hardwicke brings his theatrical charm to a range of questions, from famous travel destinations in li...

In this festive December 19, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman celebrates the holiday season with special guests Christopher Morley, celebrated author of Kitty Foyle, and world-renowned violinist Albert Spalding. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel takes on a mix of holiday-themed questions, musical trivia, and literary puzzles, setting a lively an...

In this December 12, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes special guest Walter B. Pitkin, the educator and psychologist famous for his book Life Begins at Forty. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, Pitkin contributes his insights as the panel tackles questions spanning music, literature, and curious career milestones. The evening’s trivi...

In this December 5, 1939, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a session filled with fascinating trivia alongside guests Henry Pringle, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, and composer Deems Taylor. Joining regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the panel tackles challenging questions, from naming books with celestial titles to identifying famous figures who held multiple p...

In this November 21, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman presents a challenging round of trivia with returning guests Moe Berg, the multilingual baseball catcher and former lawyer, and J.P. McEvoy, the acclaimed humorist and screenwriter. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, Berg and McEvoy tackle questions that span legal terminology, literary initials, and...

In this November 14, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings together a unique panel featuring the U.S. Postmaster General, James Farley, alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant. This lively session delves into a wide array of questions, from historical vice presidents and songs expressing neutrality to tales of famous fugitives and postage stam...

In this November 7, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman brings together a dynamic panel featuring regulars Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, alongside two esteemed guests: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Marquis James and novelist Christopher Morley. The panel faces a series of fascinating questions, covering topics from identifying American presidents who were once store c...

In this Halloween episode of Information Please, aired on October 31, 1939, Clifton Fadiman hosts a memorable session featuring the distinguished poet Carl Sandburg. Alongside regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant, Sandburg brings his poetic flair and wit to the evening’s questions, adding depth and charm to the show. The panel tackles an array of intriguing topics, from nurser...