It Pays to Be Ignorant

It Pays to Be Ignorant 1948

The first of a very short series, since it would become a TV series in 1949, based on the radio program that ran on CBS from 1944 through 1949. The premise of the program was intended as a satire and parody version of the "intellecutual" quiz shows on radio in the 40's, such as "Information Please" and "The Quiz Kids."

  • Released: 1948-12-24
  • Runtime: 10 minutes
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Stars: Harry McNaughton, Lulu McConnell, George Shelton
  • Director: Herbert Polesie