EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 33 MIN
Episode 466: It Pays To Be Ignorant
from The Good Old Days of Radio Show · host John Tefteller
It’s Tuesday, so it's back to zany comedy 1940s radio style. This time it's an October 1944 episode of It Pays to Be Ignorant, the “quiz show” where a panel of so-called experts take moronic questions and proudly give the most ridiculous answers possible. And this week’s twist? They’ve got composer Deems Taylor in the mix, acting as the classy, unbothered foil. Expect goofy musical bits, comedians heckling the orchestra, and some fun interaction with military members in the studio audience. It’s corny, fast, loud, and it’s a great snapshot of how vaudeville comics kept thriving once radio took over. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
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