NPR’s most recognized voice, Carl Kasell, passed away Tuesday at his home in Potomac, Maryland. He died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 84 according to his wife, Mary Ann Foster. Kasell had a three decade career as a newsman at National Public Radio and enjoyed a second, more laid back career as the judge of the light hearted news call in show “Wait…Wait Don’t Tell Me!”. The serious newsman with a fun side left behind a legacy. He was destined for radio When he was a boy growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Carl Kasell was
Newscaster Carl Kasell of NPR’s “Morning Edition” Dies at 84...
Newscaster Carl Kasell of NPR’s “Morning Edition” Dies at 84...
- 4/18/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
Carl Kasell, a career radio man who anchored NPR newscasts for more than 30 years and was a longtime fan favorite on its quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, died today of Alzheimer’s complications in Potomac, MD. He was 84.
Starting out at 16 as a late-night music DJ on his hometown station, Kasell spent a lifetime behind the microphone. He liked to tell the story of how he’d hide behind the family’s radio and try to fool people into thinking he was on the air. He joined NPR in 1975 as a part-time announcer for Weekend All Things Considered and made his weekday-mornings debut four years later on the then-nascent Morning Edition, where he remained until 2009. During those decades, Kasell became one of the pubcaster’s most familiar voices.
In early 1998, the usually stoic Kasell took a lighter turn, becoming the judge and scorekeeper for a wacky new...
Starting out at 16 as a late-night music DJ on his hometown station, Kasell spent a lifetime behind the microphone. He liked to tell the story of how he’d hide behind the family’s radio and try to fool people into thinking he was on the air. He joined NPR in 1975 as a part-time announcer for Weekend All Things Considered and made his weekday-mornings debut four years later on the then-nascent Morning Edition, where he remained until 2009. During those decades, Kasell became one of the pubcaster’s most familiar voices.
In early 1998, the usually stoic Kasell took a lighter turn, becoming the judge and scorekeeper for a wacky new...
- 4/17/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
NPR newscaster Carl Kasell, who worked as a radio personality for more than 40 years, most recently on quiz show “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” died Tuesday from complications from Alzheimer’s disease in Potomac, Md. He was 84.
NPR journalist Don Gonyea tweeted that it was “a sad day at NPR,” writing he was “a Great journalist, he gave this network early credibility. Later, on WaitWaitDon’tTellMe the world learned something we already know — just how hysterically funny he is! Rip Carl. Godspeed.”
Gonyea also tweeted an image of buttons featuring Kasell’s face and one that said “Carl Kasell is my press secretary.”
A sad day at NPR. Rip to our colleague and friend Carl Kasell at 84. A Great journalist he gave this network early credibility. Later, on WaitWaitDon'tTellMe the world learned something we already know — just how hysterically funny he is! Rip Carl. Godspeed.
— Don Gonyea NPR (@DonGonyea...
NPR journalist Don Gonyea tweeted that it was “a sad day at NPR,” writing he was “a Great journalist, he gave this network early credibility. Later, on WaitWaitDon’tTellMe the world learned something we already know — just how hysterically funny he is! Rip Carl. Godspeed.”
Gonyea also tweeted an image of buttons featuring Kasell’s face and one that said “Carl Kasell is my press secretary.”
A sad day at NPR. Rip to our colleague and friend Carl Kasell at 84. A Great journalist he gave this network early credibility. Later, on WaitWaitDon'tTellMe the world learned something we already know — just how hysterically funny he is! Rip Carl. Godspeed.
— Don Gonyea NPR (@DonGonyea...
- 4/17/2018
- by Kirsten Chuba
- Variety Film + TV
National Public Radio is canceling weekday talk show “Tell Me More” and will eliminate 28 jobs as a result of ongoing efforts to close the organization's budget deficits. Also read: NPR's Carl Kasell Retiring From ‘Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!’ The program, hosted by Michel Martin, will end its seven-year run on August 1. Martin and the show's executive editor, Carline Watson, will remain with NPR and focus on issues of race, gender, faith, and family that had been the core of “Tell Me More.” “These times require that we organize ourselves in different ways and that we're smarter about how we address.
- 5/20/2014
- by L.A. Ross
- The Wrap
Sneak Peek footage, images and synopsis from "The Simpsons" episode "Pay Pal":
"...'Marge' swears off befriending any more couples when 'Homer' offends their charming new British neighbors. But when 'Lisa' declares that she, too, doesn’t need friends, Marge reconsiders..."
Guest voices include Peter Sagal as himself, Carl Kasell as himself and John Oliver as 'Booth Wilkes-John'.
Regular voice cast includes Dan Castellaneta as 'Homer Simpson', Julie Kavner as 'Marge Simpson', Nancy Cartwright as 'Bart Simpson' and 'Nelson', Yeardley Smith as 'Lisa Simpson', Harry Shearer as 'Skinner', Hank Azaria as 'Moe', Pamela Hayden as 'Milhouse' and 'Jimbo' and Tress MacNeille as 'Dolph'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Simpsons: Pay Pal"...
"...'Marge' swears off befriending any more couples when 'Homer' offends their charming new British neighbors. But when 'Lisa' declares that she, too, doesn’t need friends, Marge reconsiders..."
Guest voices include Peter Sagal as himself, Carl Kasell as himself and John Oliver as 'Booth Wilkes-John'.
Regular voice cast includes Dan Castellaneta as 'Homer Simpson', Julie Kavner as 'Marge Simpson', Nancy Cartwright as 'Bart Simpson' and 'Nelson', Yeardley Smith as 'Lisa Simpson', Harry Shearer as 'Skinner', Hank Azaria as 'Moe', Pamela Hayden as 'Milhouse' and 'Jimbo' and Tress MacNeille as 'Dolph'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Simpsons: Pay Pal"...
- 5/13/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Carl Kasell, the voice of the popular NPR news quiz radio show “Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!” is retiring after a 50-year broadcasting career and will record his final appearance on the show in the spring. Also read: NPR to Cut Staff by 10 Percent to Cover $6M Deficit, Appoints Paul Haaga CEO Kasell joined “Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!” in 1998 as official judge and scorekeeper, drawing a loyal following of listeners who tuned in every week for his judicious score keeping. Also read: NPR Receives $17M in Grants to Expand Coverage, Create New Mobile and Web Platforms “My favorite time...
- 3/4/2014
- by James Crugnale
- The Wrap
It’s hard to imagine NPR without the distinctive baritone voice of Carl Kasell. But we’ll soon have to: The public radio service says that this spring he will retire from his duties as the Official Judge and Scorekeeper — and straight man — for the wickedly funny weekly game show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!. He will become the show’s Scorekeeper Emeritus making occasional appearances while continuing to record custom voicemail greetings for the show’s winners. Kasell took the Wait Wait job in 1998, a big change of image for a broadcaster who has spent more than five decades in the business and was best known for his 30 years as a newscaster for NPR’s Morning Edition. “He was the voice people woke up to,” VP Programming Eric Nuzum says. “They opened their eyes, and for 30 years, Carl Kasell was there, reassuring them the world was still in one piece.
- 3/4/2014
- by DAVID LIEBERMAN, Financial Editor
- Deadline TV
After spray-tanning away their Chicago winter complexions, the cast of NPR.s Wait Wait. Don.t Tell Me! is ready for its close up with comedy.s .Wild and Crazy Guy.. From NPR NPR announced today that comedian Steve Martin and musical guest Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings will join host Peter Sagal and official judge and scorekeeper Carl Kasell on Thursday, May 2 in the show.s big screen debut, Wait Wait. Don.t Tell Me! . Live. The event, broadcast to more than 600 select movie theaters across the country Live from New York University.s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at 8Pm Et / 7Pm Ct and tape delayed at 7Pm Mt / 8Pm Pt, also features panelists Paula Poundstone, Mo...
- 4/24/2013
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Washington -- NPR's quiz show "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me" is making the leap from radio to television.
The show debuts Friday evening on BBC America. The first show will be a year-in-review special. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss the year's events.
They promise to delve into 2011's biggest scandals, from former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner to the phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's media empire and the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The show will also broadcast on NPR stations this weekend. It was taped Dec. 2 in front of an audience in Chicago.
"Wait Wait" is in its 14th season on NPR and draws a weekly audience of 3.2 million listeners on 595 public radio stations.
The show debuts Friday evening on BBC America. The first show will be a year-in-review special. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss the year's events.
They promise to delve into 2011's biggest scandals, from former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner to the phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's media empire and the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The show will also broadcast on NPR stations this weekend. It was taped Dec. 2 in front of an audience in Chicago.
"Wait Wait" is in its 14th season on NPR and draws a weekly audience of 3.2 million listeners on 595 public radio stations.
- 12/23/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Washington -- NPR's quiz show "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me" is making the leap from radio to television.
The show debuts Friday evening on BBC America. The first show will be a year-in-review special. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss the year's events.
They promise to delve into 2011's biggest scandals, from former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner to the phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's media empire and the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The show will also broadcast on NPR stations this weekend. It was taped Dec. 2 in front of an audience in Chicago.
"Wait Wait" is in its 14th season on NPR and draws a weekly audience of 3.2 million listeners on 595 public radio stations.
The show debuts Friday evening on BBC America. The first show will be a year-in-review special. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss the year's events.
They promise to delve into 2011's biggest scandals, from former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner to the phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's media empire and the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The show will also broadcast on NPR stations this weekend. It was taped Dec. 2 in front of an audience in Chicago.
"Wait Wait" is in its 14th season on NPR and draws a weekly audience of 3.2 million listeners on 595 public radio stations.
- 12/23/2011
- by AP
- Aol TV.
Washington (AP) — NPR's quiz show "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me" is making the leap from radio to television.
The show debuts Friday evening on BBC America. The first show will be a year-in-review special. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss the year's events.
They promise to delve into 2011's biggest scandals, from former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner to the phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's media empire and the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The show will also broadcast on NPR stations this weekend. It was taped Dec. 2 in front of an audience in Chicago.
"Wait Wait" is in its 14th season on NPR and draws a weekly audience of 3.2 million listeners on 595 public radio stations.
The show debuts Friday evening on BBC America. The first show will be a year-in-review special. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss the year's events.
They promise to delve into 2011's biggest scandals, from former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner to the phone hacking scandal at Rupert Murdoch's media empire and the Occupy Wall Street protests.
The show will also broadcast on NPR stations this weekend. It was taped Dec. 2 in front of an audience in Chicago.
"Wait Wait" is in its 14th season on NPR and draws a weekly audience of 3.2 million listeners on 595 public radio stations.
- 12/23/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
BBC America and NPR announced today that the Peabody Award-winning radio quiz show, Wait Wait. Don.t Tell Me!, will make its television debut on BBC America with a .2011 Year in Review. special on Friday, December 23, 8:00pm Et/Pt. The year-end special will also broadcast on NPR stations on that weekend, December 24 and 25. The Wait Wait... Don.t Tell Me! special will be produced by BBC America, NPR, and Chauncey Street Productions, with Albie Hecht and Doug Berman serving as executive producers. Host Peter Sagal, along with official judge and scorekeeper Carl Kasell, will lead a panel of both Us and UK talent, including comedians Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden, through 2011.s biggest events. The special...
- 11/17/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
New York — NPR's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me" is coming to TV for the first time.
The comedic radio quiz show will debut on BBC America with a year-in-review special Dec. 23. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss 2011's biggest events.
When "Wait Wait" would ever make the leap to television has long been a point of conjecture. Now in its 14th season, the show draws 3.2 million listeners weekly on 595 NPR member public radio stations.
BBC Worldwide Americas General Manager Perry Simon calls the TV debut "long overdue."
"Wait Wait" creator Doug Berman says it would be a typical show, "except NPR has to add a budget line for pants."
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Online:
http://www.npr.org/waitwait...
The comedic radio quiz show will debut on BBC America with a year-in-review special Dec. 23. Host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Carl Kasell and a panel including Paula Poundstone and Alonzo Bodden will discuss 2011's biggest events.
When "Wait Wait" would ever make the leap to television has long been a point of conjecture. Now in its 14th season, the show draws 3.2 million listeners weekly on 595 NPR member public radio stations.
BBC Worldwide Americas General Manager Perry Simon calls the TV debut "long overdue."
"Wait Wait" creator Doug Berman says it would be a typical show, "except NPR has to add a budget line for pants."
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Online:
http://www.npr.org/waitwait...
- 11/16/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
As a white, liberal thirty-something stereotype, I obviously listen to a lot of National Public Radio (and American Public Media). Besides the Internet, it's where I get most of my news. It's also the best way to educate yourself for daily games of @Qrank. I spend a lot of time with these people, and over the years, I've developed certain relationships (Note: I am not about to ask you to donate). For instance, I don't give a damn about business and finance news, but Kai Rysdall is my favorite public radio personality. If I spend any time in the car over the weekend, I look forward to listening to "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me," and for reasons that escape me, I usually end up listening to "Car Talk," too, even though I have no interest at all. If Terry Gross is not interviewing a jazz musician or a novelist writing...
- 4/13/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
We're into the Mlb postseason which I'm sure means something out there to some of you, but it means absolutely nothing to me. I've been known to watch baseball live, but watching it on TV does absolutely nothing for me, and the intricacies of the stats just makes my eyes glaze over and I feel like a bad American. Still, it's happening for those of you out there who want to watch and if you've got the time to get down to Tampa Bay, last I heard was the Devil Rays were literally giving away tickets to try and fill their stands since they have absolutely no fan base, so you could get a chance to see a division playoff game on the cheap. Although you probably don't want to go to Tampa anyway, I haven't heard great things. Here's tonight's game and the rest of Wednesday night TV:
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- 10/6/2010
- by Intern Rusty
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