It Pays To Be Ignorant is a thirty-minute comedy radio series presented in the form of a quiz show. It had three “quizinheimers” in the figures of Lulu McConnell, Harry McNaughton and George Shelton, and a quiz master played by Tom Howard. Aired by 3 different stations, the show was first heard on June 25, 1942 on Mutual broadcasting System and ended by the 28th of February 1944. Later on, CBS revived the show and aired it again on February 25, 1944. The show lasted for six years, airing its last episode on September 27, 1950. The last comeback of the show was made by NBC on July 4, 1951, only to last for two months only. All in all, the show had 32 episodes in collection. Click here to read more about It Pays To Be Ignorant
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Please enjoy these 63 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.04.1945 | what are millionaires |
+The first question (at the opening): "What are millionaires?" The first question (during the progra... | |
| 01.04.1946 | what did the baggy pants leg say to the other |
+The first question (at the opening): "What did the baggy pants-leg say to the other?" The first que... | |
| 09.01.1944 | what did the dog say when he sat on the sandpaper |
+The first question (at the opening): "What did the little dog say when he sat on the sandpaper?" Th... | |
| 01.05.1945 | what do we call the inhabitants of egypt |
+The first question (at the opening): "What do we call the inhabitants of Egypt?" The first question... | |
| 02.10.1945 | what do you call a man unlucky in love |
+ The first question (at the opening): "What do you call a man unlucky in love?" The first question ... | |
| 03.08.1946 | what happened in 1776 |
+The first question (at the opening): "What happened in 1776?" The first question (during the progra... | |
| 02.08.1946 | what is a bargain sale |
+ The first question (at the opening): "What is a bargain sale?" The first question (during the prog... | |
| 08.30.1946 | what is a bargain sale |
+The first question is, "What is a bargain sale?" A funny show! | |
| 07.06.1945 | what is a bigamist |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a bigamist?" The first question (during the program):... | |
| 12.22.1944 | what is a blotter |
+ The first question (at the opening): "What is a blotter?" The first question (during the program):... | |
| 10.19.1945 | what is a cowhide used for |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a cowhide used for?" The first question (during the p... | |
| 04.27.1945 | what is a detour |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a detour?" The program originates from Camp Kilmer, N... | |
| 06.22.1945 | what is a female bachelor |
+ The first question (at the opening): "What Is A Female Bachelor?" The first question (during the p... | |
| 02.23.1945 | what is a flirt |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a flirt?" The first question (during the program): "C... | |
| 03.01.1946 | what is a fox |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a fox?" The first question (during the program): "Wha... | |
| N/A | what is a gentleman |
+ A quiz show spoof that lampooned other quiz shows of the time such as Information, Please and The ... | |
| N/A | what is a hospitable dog |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a hospitable dog?" The first question (during the pro... | |
| 10.30.1948 | what is a love seat |
+Sponsored by: Sta-neet. The first question (at the opening): "What is a love seat?" The first quest... | |
| 11.06.1952 | what is a mother in law sandwich |
+ A quiz show spoof that lampooned other quiz shows of the time such as Information, Please and The ... | |
| 12.07.1945 | what is a mother in law |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a mother-in-law?" The first question (during the prog... | |
| 12.29.1944 | what is a new years resolution |
+ The first question (at the opening): "What is a New Year's Resolution?" The first question (during... | |
| 05.17.1946 | what is a nightclub |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a nightclub?" The first question (during the program)... | |
| 04.14.1944 | what is a nightmare |
+The first question (at the opening): "What is a nightmare?" The first question (during the program)... | |
| 10.04.1943 | what is a reigning beauty |
+Sponsored by: Piel's Beer. The first question (at the opening) is: "What is a reigning beauty?" The... | |
| N/A | what is a revolver |
+ The first question (at the opening): "What is a revolver?" The first question (during the program)... |
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