Guest - Lewis Gannett

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 fictional cats to identifying books based on quirky promotional descriptions.Gannett’s literary expertise shines as the panel deciphers classic advertisements, historical songs, and witty phrases involving notable literary and fictional characters. Tune in for an enjoyable evening filled with literary puzzles, humor, and insightful discussions as the experts aim to outsmart listeners and share their knowledge in this lively episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.