Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!: The Best of "Not My Job" [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

NPR (Author), Peter Sagal (Performer), Carl Kasell (Performer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2007

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is NPR's weekly hour-long quiz program. Each week on the radio listeners test their knowledge against a panel of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world: Adam Felber; Roy Blount, Jr.; Paula Poundstone; Mo Rocca; Roxanne Roberts; Charlie Pierce; and others.

This two-disk set features highlights from the popular "Not My Job" segment of the show, during which celebrity guest contestants answer questions on topics unrelated to their particular area of expertise. Tom Hanks, Terry Gross, Harold Ramis, Lee Smith, Sarah Silverman, Penn Jillette, Senator Barack Obama, Jeopardy Grand Champion Ken Jennings, and others compete for the ultimate prize: NPR veteran announcer Carl Kasell's voice on a lucky listener's answering machine.

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“'It is funny all the way through, and the celebrity guests show a surprising aptitude for understanding the rhythms of the program . . .”
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is NPR's "oddly informative" weekly hour-long news quiz program. Over 1.8 million listeners on over 332 stations nationwide turn in to hear host PETER SAGAL lead a group of panelists and listeners through a series of games designed to test their knowledge of the week's news—and showcase their wit. When not touring, the program is recorded at the Bank One Auditorium in Chicago.

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is NPR's "oddly informative" weekly hour-long news quiz program. Over 1.8 million listeners on over 332 stations nationwide turn in to hear host PETER SAGAL lead a group of panelists and listeners through a series of games designed to test their knowledge of the week's news—and showcase their wit. NPR newscaster CARL KASELL serves as judge and scorekeeper. When not touring, the program is recorded at the Bank One Auditorium in Chicago.

Internationally acclaimed, NPR produces and distributes programming that reaches a combined audience of 26.4 million listeners weekly, and, unlike other media, NPR’s audience continues to grow. NPR member organizations operate 784 stations, and another 117 public radio stations also present NPR programs, for a total of more than 900 stations nationwide who broadcast NPR programming.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: HighBridge Company; Original radio broadcast; 2.25 hours on 2 CDs edition (January 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159887070X
• ISBN-13: 978-1598870701
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #490,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't help but laugh, May 7, 2007

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Rachel A. Wagner "smile" (AF Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!: The Best of "Not My Job" (Audio CD)

Often times I disagree with the opinions of the commentators but they express them in such a wry agreeable way that I can't help but laugh. I listen to this CD and the program podcast at work and my coworkers often wonder what it is that I am giggling over! I highly recommmend these CD's.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wait...I'll tell you!, February 11, 2007

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Titanirish (Glenview, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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If you like the show, you'll love the audio cd. And if you don't listen to the show, you'll be amazed at how much fun it is! Try it, you'll love it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who says NPR is always serious?, February 13, 2008

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Jeremy Epstein (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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For those who think NPR is a bunch of boring folks, "Wait Wait" is a great weekly quiz show that's entertaining and (slightly) educational. This CD collection of the "Not my Job" sections from Wait Wait makes great listening - perfect for commutes, while running on a treadmill, etc.