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It Pays to Be Ignorant

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, December 24 1948
76 years ago
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Portrait of Lulu McConnellLulu McConnell
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Portrait of Harry McNaughtonHarry McNaughton
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Portrait of George SheltonGeorge Shelton
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Wed, Mar 04 1885 –
Fri, Feb 12 1971

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Portrait of Herbert PolesieHerbert Polesie
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Mon, Jul 03 1899 –
Fri, Jun 08 1979
Portrait of Ruth HowardRuth Howard
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Portrait of Bob HowellBob Howell
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