Wednesday, March 11, 2026
People who give us hope: Bill Kurtis
Bill Kurtis, the announcer and scorekeeper for "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!" is retiring, according to a report in the NY Times. He is 85, and succeeded Carl Kassell 12 years ago. His last show will be on May 23. Everyone loves Kurtis's voice, whether on the radio or in many other roles he has held, including as a CBS news anchor and as the narrator for the epic film "Anchorman."
When the news is terrible, it's good to laugh at it, and that is what Kurtis gave us over several administrations. And we need it now more than ever!
