Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Series Overview
The long running NPR news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal since 1998, replacing Dan Coffey. Carl Kasell served as announcer & scorekeeper until 2014 and ceded duties to Bill Kurtis. WWDTM came to television for the first time in 2011 with a BBC America one-off special, then in 2013 a special live broadcast was shown in movie theaters across the U.S. and Canada
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 1 Episodes
45–60 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Fri, Dec 23, 2011
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “A Royal Pain In The News”
Join host Peter Sagal and official judge and scorekeeper Carl Kasell for a round of informative fun as they lead a panel of both US and UK talent, including comedians Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden and Nick Hancock, to look back at the year's top stories from an American and British perspective. The special will also include listener contests and award-winning writer Neil Gaiman.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Small
Peter Grosz, Ian Chillag, Peter Sagal, Eva Wolchover, Emily Ecton, Doug Berman, Michael Danforth
BJ Leiderman
Denny Sheehan
Albie Hecht, Blythe Haaga, Eva Wolchover, Emily Ecton, Ian Chillag
Department Leadership Roster
Blythe Haaga
Producer
Peter Grosz
Writer
Denny Sheehan
Editor
Robert Small
Director
Eva Wolchover
Producer
Emily Ecton
Producer
Ian Chillag
Producer
Ian Chillag
Writer
Peter Sagal
Writer
Eva Wolchover
Writer
Emily Ecton
Writer
Doug Berman
Writer
Michael Danforth
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! about?
The long running NPR news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal since 1998, replacing Dan Coffey. Carl Kasell served as announcer & scorekeeper until 2014 and ceded duties to Bill Kurtis. WWDTM came to television for the first time in 2011 with a BBC America one-off special, then in 2013 a special live broadcast was shown in movie theaters across the U.S. and Canada
How many seasons does Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! have?
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!?
Key cast members in Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! include Peter Sagal, Carl Kasell.
Who created or directed Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!?
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! was developed and directed by Robert Small.