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Veteran Journalist Kurtis Bids Farewell to 'Wait Wait'
11 Mar
Summary
- Bill Kurtis is retiring as judge and scorekeeper of NPR's 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!'
- He has been with the show for 12 years, joining in 2014.
- Kurtis's final show will air on May 23rd.
Bill Kurtis, a veteran broadcast journalist celebrated for his distinctive rich voice, is stepping down from his role as judge and scorekeeper on National Public Radio's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!". After 12 years with the popular news quiz show, Kurtis announced his departure. He joined the program in 2014, bringing his gravitas and humor to its comic segments dissecting current events.
Kurtis, 85, stated that contributing to the show provided a unique way to stay youthful by voicing jokes from fearless writers. He previously had a notable career as a co-anchor for the "CBS Morning News" and as the narrator for the docuseries "Cold Case Files." His departure marks the end of a significant era for the show, which began in 1998 with Carl Kasell as its original scorekeeper.
Kurtis's final episode of "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" is scheduled to air on May 23rd. Host Peter Sagal expressed his disbelief and gratitude that Kurtis, a newsman of his caliber, chose to lend his talents to their "silly little show" for so many years.
