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NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!: Live Tapings from Chicago Public Radio
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Members Who Went Said:
After listening to the program for a couple of years, it was great to have the opportunity to catch a behind the scenes look at the live show.
Dorkydad dorkydad.blogspot.com I've listened to the show for 8 years and recently started enjoying it via their weekly podcast rather than when it's locally broadcast. If you think the broadcast version is great, you'll love the live taping, outtakes and all. Peter Sagal is hilarious, and seeing Carl Kasell perform live is a privilege. After the taping, Peter Sagal, Carl Kasell, and the panelists mingle with the crowd answering questions, posing for photos, and signing autographs. I had a great time; if I lived in Chicago, this would become a weekly event.
LynetteAW To much to do today. But what else is new! This is the fourth time we've attended one of these tapings and we always enjoy it thoroughly. This particular night may have been the best. This is a must see for news junkies and anyone who listens to the show. Tips: The room was kept quite cold. My husband was comfy, but I kept my coat on. You can check out who the panelists will be on the NPR website, however, more than a month in advance they are listed as TBA and currently what Goldstar has available is sold out for the next month. This taping I got the last ticket available on Goldstar and had to pay full price for the second ticket on the NPR site. If you are planning on dining nearby before the show, call and ask the restaurant about valet parking. Italian Village was offering it for $10, which is less than what you would pay at a self park. Of course if you are eating at Italian Village it is no longer a cheap date ;). Peter and most of the panelists stay after the Q&A session and are happy to sign your copy of their books or shake your hand. For the best seats come early as it is open seating. Though there are no really bad seats. And the serpentine queue that everyone submits too as they are waiting for the doors to open is an experience in itself. |
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More Details About This Event: Peter Sagal -- Host
Prior to becoming host of Wait Wait in 1998, Peter had a varied career including stints as a playwright, screenwriter, stage director, actor, extra in a Michael Jackson video, travel writer, essayist, ghostwriter and staff writer for a motorcycle magazine. He lives in the Chicago area with his family, and is working on a book titled The Big Book of Vices, about how people -- other people, of course -- misbehave. Carl Kasell -- Official Judge and Scorekeeper Carl Kasell is an all-around genius and great guy. He has also been a newscaster for NPR's daily newsmagazine Morning Edition since its inception in 1979. His newscasts on Morning Edition can be heard at the top of the hour, every weekday morning on public radio stations nationwide. A veteran broadcaster, Kasell launched his radio career more than 50 years ago. He sometimes moonlights as a magician. Confirmed Panelists (Subject to Change): 11/8: Panelists: Tom Bodett, Kyrie O'Connor & Paul Provenza 11/29: Panelists: TBA 12/6: Panelists: Kyrie O'Connor, Roy Blount, Jr. and Mo Rocca 12/13: Panelists: Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett and Amy Dickinsen 12/20: Panelists: TBA About Chase Auditorium: The Chase Bank auditorium is located within the Chase Tower at the southeast corner of Madison and Dearborn. Use the southernmost entrance on the Dearborn side of the building. Then take the escalators down to the Plaza level and follow the signs to the Chase Bank Auditorium. |
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Bonnie G.
Keeping and eye out!