Guest - Alfred Hitchcock

In this January 22, 1943, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman moderates a panel featuring Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, Oscar Levant, and the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Together, they navigate an array of trivia, blending Hitchcock’s signature wit with a mix of cultural and literary questions.Highlights include tales of spy rings hidden in windmills, memorable movie murder cases, and debates over the culinary uses of tripe, sweetbreads, and giblets. Hitchcock shares insights into his own films, including Foreign Correspondent and Saboteur, while the panel identifies Shakespearean soliloquies and famous operatic compositions like Midsummer Night’s Dream and La Arlésienne.With lively humor, cinematic reflections, and intellectual banter, this episode offers a thrilling hour of unscripted fun. Tune in for a unique blend of trivia and suspense on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.