It Pays to Be Ignorant

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Overview

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."

Cast: Lulu McConnell, Harry McNaughton, George Shelton

Director: Herbert Polesie

Genres: Comedy

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Lulu McConnell

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Harry McNaughton

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George Shelton

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