Guest - Cornelia Otis Skinner, Jan Struther

In this May 30, 1941, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes Cornelia Otis Skinner, the celebrated actress and writer, and Jan Struther, beloved author of Mrs. Miniver. Joined by regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the team navigates a range of topics, from poetic lines about birds to identifying culinary distinctions between bouillon and broth.Skinner and Struther’s charm and intellect shine as they explore Mother Goose rhymes, discuss the works of Henry VIII’s wives, and delve into fictional families from Dickens. This episode is filled with humor, cultural insights, and timeless trivia. Tune in for an entertaining evening where literature, history, and quick wit converge on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.