Guest - Robert St John, Deems Taylor

In this October 2, 1942, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman leads a panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and guests Deems Taylor, celebrated music critic, and Robert St. John, NBC London commentator and author. Together, they navigate an eclectic mix of topics blending history, literature, and music.Highlights include identifying cities like Oslo and Stalingrad by their former names, discussing the fateful leg injury of Benedict Arnold, and exploring operatic deaths, from Verdi’s Othello to Cavalleria Rusticana. Deems Taylor offers musical insights, while Robert St. John shares perspectives from war-torn Europe.With witty debates on kings, composers, and the afternoon musings of fauns, this episode offers a delightful hour of cultural exploration. Tune in for an engaging blend of humor, history, and trivia on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.