Clifton Fadiman

Clifton Fadiman (1904–1999) was an American author, editor, and literary critic known for bringing books and ideas to a wide public. He gained national fame as the longtime host of the radio quiz show *Information Please!*, where his wit and erudition helped make literary and general knowledge entertaining. Fadiman also worked as an editor and wrote essays and introductions that championed reading and the classics. Across radio, television, and print, he became a prominent cultural commentator, valued for clear, accessible criticism. He is also remembered for influential anthologies that reflected his broad literary tastes and curiosity.