All American Old Time Radio Show
Classic Collections
Quiz Shows
These early radio episodes are true American treasures and are must
listening to for anyone who grew up in that era. For those a bit younger, it
is a window into how your parents and grandparents entertained themselves.
Remember, this was the time before most folks had a TV. If you have any interest in nostalgia and
entertainment history, you can not afford to pass up these true American
Treasures.
Information Please was a radio quiz
show. The show was created by Dan Golenpaul, and aired on NBC from May 17,
1938 to June 25, 1948. The series moderator was Clifton Fadiman . A panel of
experts would attempt to answer questions submitted by listeners. If the
panelists were stumped, the questioner earned five dollars and a complete
edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. As the years went by, the prize
money increased accordingly. Panel regulars included writer-actor-pianist
Oscar Levant, newspaper columnists and renowned wits and intellectuals
Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran. Guest panelists included Fred Allen,
Boris Karloff, Clare Booth Luce, Dorothy Parker, S. J. Perelman, Sigmund
Spaeth, Rex Stout, Jan Struther, Deems Taylor, Alexander Woollcott, and
Orson Welles. What could be better than being entertained,
learning and laughing. With over 210 episodes and 100 plus hours you will
have a fount to information to share.
