Guest - Leon Henderson

In this September 25, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and guest Leon Henderson, baritone and director of the Office of Price Administration. Together, they navigate an array of topics blending humor, cultural insight, and wartime trivia.Highlights include questions about percentages in wartime news, poetic references to military ranks, and memorable moments in literature and song. Henderson’s wit shines as the panel discusses rationing, scrap metal slang, and beloved musical compositions like Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.With a mix of intellectual debates, humor, and cultural nostalgia, this episode offers a captivating hour of lively conversation and unscripted brilliance. Tune in for a thoughtful and entertaining exploration of wartime culture on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.