Carl kasell left was an npr newscaster for decades and then became judge and official scorekeeper for wait wait. Carl kasell, dead at 84 newscut minnesota public radio. Apr 17, 2018 carl kasell, a radio personality who brought gravitas and goofiness to the airwaves, first as a staid newsreader on nprs morning edition and later as the comic foil and scorekeeper on the. Kasell died on april 17, 2018 from complications of. Apr 18, 2018 nprs carl kasell dead at 84 the longtime public radio host has died of complications from alzheimers disease. As much as i loved reading memories from his former. Carl kasell, who was a cornerstone of npr morning programming for 30 years, retired as a newscaster on dec.
There are other voices, such as npr legends susan stamberg, cokie roberts and nina totenberg who describes carl as a chick magnet, and. Nprs carl kasell dead at 84 the longtime public radio host has died of complications from alzheimers disease. Remembering carl kasell our remembrance of carl kasell, our judge and scorekeeper emeritus, who passed away this week at the age of 84. Also, jury duty evader peter mehlman returns to reveal what he discovered about the. Roxanne roberts, quoting peter sagal, sums up this book quite well. He has also hosted similar events in cities that wait wait dont tell me. Carl kasell, 84, died tuesday from complications of alzheimers disease. Kasells wife, mary ann foster, said he died at an assistedliving. An unintended result was that carl achieved rock star status, in the public radio sense of the term, with an adoring cultlike following significantly populated by young women in their 20s. Buy npr the best of carl kasell book online at best prices in india on. He was the newscaster for one of npr s flagships, morning edition, from 1979 until 2009. Apr 17, 2018 new york ap newscaster carl kasell, a signature voice of npr who brought his gravitas to morning edition and later his wit to wait, wait.
Carl kasell, npr, 1111 n capitol st ne, washington, dc 20002 in the meantime, heres some greatest hits of carl to occupy your. Carl kasell is a correspondent for morning edition in npr with one video in the cspan video library. Carl kasell, the npr newscaster who gained popularity as the beloved judge and scorekeeper on the news quiz show wait waitdont tell me. Carl kasell the official judge and scorekeeper of the npr quiz show wait wait. Apr 17, 2018 april 17 upi longtime npr radio broadcaster carl kasell died in maryland at the age of 84 on tuesday, his family announced. Carl kasell carl kasell was the scorekeeper emeritus of wait wait. Nprs carl kasell delivers one of his last newscasts during morning edition on dec. Buy npr the best of carl kasell book online at low prices. April 2, 1934 april 17, 2018 was an american radio personality. Nprs terry gross has a sick burn for bill oreilly walking out on their fresh air interview duration.
On his retirement, a fond farewell to carl kasell of nprs. Dont tell me was going to be a big deal, which is so not carl. Kasell then became the official judge and scorekeeper of the chicagobased show. Kasell has worked at npr in various capacities since 1975. He was the newscaster for one of nprs flagships, morning edition, from 1979 until.
Carl kasell, legendary npr newscaster and wait wait dont tell me scorekeeper, died tuesday. He was best known as a newscaster for national public radio, and later as the official judge and scorekeeper of the weekly news quiz show wait wait. May 16, 2014 we knew carl kasells last taping of wait wait. The problem is there arent many great carl stories because really great stories need a punch. The day i met carl kasell, in 1998, he just reached out and shook my hand and said my name. Carl kasell, a radio personality who brought gravitas and goofiness to the airwaves, first as a staid newsreader on nprs morning edition and later as the comic foil and scorekeeper on the. The news cast marked his 30th year with npr and more than 50 years in broadcasting. Kasells radio career spanned half a century, starting as a morning dj and newscaster at wgbr. Carl kasell, 84 picture desmond boylan, amos oz, penny. In the two decades since, he has traveled the country with the show, playing in venues such as the pritzker pavilion at millennium park, red rocks, tanglewood, the san francisco war memorial opera house. Washington circa national public radio npr has confirmed the death of broadcaster carl kasell, he was 84.
If you can correctly identify two of the three quotes, you will win our prize, which is carl kasell s voice on your answering. Apr 17, 2018 carl kasell toasts his last newscast with npr in 2009. Wait wait dont tell me live carl kasell was born on april 2, 1934 in goldsboro, north carolina, usa. He died april 17, 2018, at the age of 84 from complications of alzheimers disease. Kasells radio career spanned half a century, starting as a morning dj and newscaster at. Carl kasell is going to read you three quotes from the news this week. Carl kasell, a giant of npr and one of the greatest gentlemen there ever was, passed away. National public radios carl kasell delivers one of his last newscasts during the morning edition program at npr on dec. Kasell died tuesday from complications from alzheimers disease in potomac, md. We tell our panelists about a book on amazon, our panelists guess what. Npr announced his death in a blog post in 1975, mr. He was best known as a newscaster for national public radio and later as the official judge and scorekeeper of the weekly news quiz show wait wait. March 4, 2014 kasell, whose voice is synonymous with npr, will record his final broadcast for wait wait.
After 16 years as official judge and scorekeeper of the npr quiz show. Apr 17, 2018 carl kasell, a giant of npr and one of the greatest gentlemen there ever was, passed away. In 1998, kasell joined a fledgling news quiz show as official judge and scorekeeper. He brought gravitas and goofiness to the airwaves, most recently on wait wait dont tell me. New york ap newscaster carl kasell, a signature voice of npr who brought his gravitas to morning edition and later his wit to wait, wait.
I think he knew how exciting it is for all of us public radio nerds to hear. The npr legends memoir will delight fans of wait wait. Kasell died from complications of alzheimers disease in maryland, according to the. Hear a few of the messages wait wait judge and scorekeeper carl kasell has put on the answering machines of some of our lucky winners. Carl kasell simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Carl kasell is going to read you three quotes from this weeks news, and if you correctly identify or explain two of those quotes, you will win our prize, which of course, is carl s sonorous voice. Four years later, he announced the news for the first broadcast of a new show called morning edition. Filled with memories written by his colleagues and family, who all adored him and said the same things about him. Npr reports that one of its own, longtime morning edition host and beloved wait wait dont tell me. Carl kasell toasts his last newscast with npr in 2009. Thats one of the many tributes to carl kasell in this terrific book about public radios most lovable person. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Npr newscaster carl kasell dead at 84 new york post. Apr 17, 2018 the voice of national public radio was stilled tuesday, as carl kasell died of complications from alzheimers disease. The wait wait people invited the audience to send cards to carl at. Download audiobooks narrated by carl kasell to your device. Apr 17, 2018 the day i met carl kasell, in 1998, he just reached out and shook my hand and said my name. Apr 17, 2018 npr s terry gross has a sick burn for bill oreilly walking out on their fresh air interview duration. Kasell, who had been on the radio since he was 16 years old and practiced his radio voice for years before that, died from. Apr 17, 2018 washington circa national public radio npr has confirmed the death of broadcaster carl kasell, he was 84. Listener memories of npr newscaster carl kasell keep coming in, as do recollections of favorite cook books.
Carl kasell died on tuesday at the age of 84 from complications of alzheimers disease. Dec 31, 2009 carl kasell, the voice of the npr s news division retired after his morning news cast on wednesday, dec. He was an actor, known for wait wait dont tell me live. Carl kasell, dead at 84 newscut minnesota public radio news. Carl kasell, 84, died tuesday from complications of. Carl kasell, the voice of the nprs news division retired after his morning news cast on wednesday, dec. After 5decade career, npr s carl kasell will retire. Peter sagal delivering news by sidecar and carl kasell photo. Chip somodevilla getty images if youve ever listened to national public radio, odds are youve heard carl kasells dulcet tones. We get the rundown on the incomplete book of running.
The best of not my job npr, sagal, peter, kasell, carl on. Those sacred vocal cords began emitting the oddest sounds to illustrate the silliness conceived by the brilliant comedic team behind nprs wait wait. This event is sponsored by wbez and is put on to benefit that npr station. The voice of national public radio was stilled tuesday, as carl kasell died of complications from alzheimers disease. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Npr said kasell died tuesday from complications from alzheimers disease in potomac, maryland. As a playwright, his work has been produced or commissioned by the long wharf theater, seattle rep, actors theater.
Carl kasell was the voice that millions of people woke up to each morning. It isnt exactly a memoir, although carl does write extensively about his life. Written by npr, audiobook narrated by peter sagal, carl kasell. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Jun 07, 20 the wait wait people invited the audience to send cards to carl at. He died on april 17, 2018 in potomac, maryland, usa. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon 748,516 views 5. Mar 04, 2014 kasell has worked at npr in various capacities since 1975. It is a funny, moving and entertaining look at one of americas greatest broadcasters. The news cast marked his 30th year with npr and more than 50 years in.
He worked at npr for over three decades, including as. He was news anchor for npr s popular morning edition from the shows beginning until he stepped down in 2009. While youll still hear him from time to time as he eases into the role as scorekeeper emeritus, his final broadcast airs on saturday and sunday. April 17 upi longtime npr radio broadcaster carl kasell died in maryland at the age of 84 on tuesday, his family announced. Apr 17, 2018 carl ray kasell was born in goldsboro, n.
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