Best of Carl Kasell

For 30 years, Carl Kasell anchored the newscast for Morning Edition, and in 1998 he became the official scorekeeper for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me. In honor of Carl's impressive, steady, and often hilarious contributions to its essential programming, NPR is proud to present this collection of unforgettable highlights as a tribute.

Hosted by Peter Sagal, the collection features WWDTM panelists and other NPR luminaries recalling their favorite stories involving Carl, as well as highlights from his crowd-pleasing farewell tour as the official judge and scorekeeper of America's favorite radio news quiz. Carl fans from every corner of the Wait Wait universe show their love, including testimonials from Stephen Colbert, Tom Hanks, Katie Couric, President Barack Obama, and more.

The highlights include Brian Babylon, Roy Blount Jr., Amy Dickinson, Adam Felber, Kyrie O'Connor, Charlie Pierce, Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Faith Salie, among others. Listeners can enjoy Carl's memorable voice mail greetings, his rendition of "Kumbaya" while dancing through the aisles, and his humorous admissions, such as "Man Up and Say I'm Fat!" Additionally, the collection features the segment "I Live Alone With Pebbles" and "Thanks God For Victoria's Secret New Underwear Line."

As for Peter Sagal, he recalls that the day he was born was presumably the most important day of his life, although he doesn't remember it. However, he does remember the day he met Carl Kasell, and that event tops his personal list. This collection serves as a fitting tribute to the remarkable career and enduring impact of Carl Kasell, who has been an integral part of NPR's essential programming for decades.

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