Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! (Television Pilot) 12/23/11 - Part 1

"From NPR and WBEZ Chicago this is Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!: The NPR News Quiz"
Here's part 1 of a radio based game show from Chicago which has been on air since 1998. This is a broadcast pilot for a proposed TV version from 2011 that came as a result of a joint venture between NPR & PBS with BBC for a possible TV adaptation as well as to propose a television format not only for the US, but also to the UK for a version there.
It appears this idea didn't pan out as there was no more talk about this afterward either here or across the pond. I also heard loose talk that this show aired on Chicago's PBS affiliates as well though I wasn't able to confirm it.
This aired on local Chicago radio, broadcast & cable TV, as well as both nationwide US & UK radio & cable TV on December 23, 2011

[@TheWolf047]

i listen to this every sunday. great show!!!

[@BunchesBundles77]

This is a national treasure. Thanks so much for uploading this!

[@drfoxcourt]

"Wait Wait Don't tell me" is the best show on radio and arguably now the best on television.

[@robadams5799]

I've listened to "Wait, Wait" on the radio for years, and I'm excited to finally see Carl Kassel and Peter Sagel.

[@kilimenjiro3753]

I wish this had gone beyond the single episode. It definitely proved the format could work on TV.

[@nathancarman6653]

i just wish they kept the show the same as they did on the radio with the games they have and the callers. But to be honest for the longest time I've always pictured Peter with more hair and glasses for some reason.

[@charvinn]

me too lol especially the glasses.

[@katherinemouris2426]

kilimenjiro Is r

[@donaldgillotte192]

@@katherinemouris2426 f can llgc

[@aresef]

They’ve tried pilots a few times but it’s never worked out.

[@HeadsetGuy]

You are awesome for uploading this.

[@murphylhunn]

Alonzo was firing that day! Thanks für uploading

[@warrbarrt]

Wow what a fine cigar. I came upon this accidentally. I've been a fan of the show for many years. Nice.:)

[@caru3257]

Warren Barrett. You didn't Wait wait you told me

[@JordanBahrPian-UkePlayer]

R.I.P. Carl Kasell.

[@Draliseth]

I just found out. I had been wondering why nobody could win his voice anymore.

[@MEDICUS729]

That Dr Who Christmas special was legendary

[@todddoetken2594]

I love Paula Poundstone.

[@oracotton7924]

Yet, this is still my favorite show. 😍

[@charlesgreen632]

🤔 they need bring it back to TV for 2018.

[@aresef]

Charles Green An adaptation is reportedly in development with NBCUniversal

[@biobelewilliam-west1310]

Great radio show

[@nathancarman6653]

Love my Paula

[@ktellr]

Paula was arrested for driveing drunk with kids in her car.also she's a e list libtard

[@sebastiandavis7815]

Hey laxybox how are you today don’t don’t tell Adam he love the weekend it’s awesome I’m sending you on Saturday morning it’s lit 🔥

[@peeplesmj]

I always pictured peter Sagal with blonde hair

[@MrYetze]

excellent! genius people make genius program

[@charlesgreen632]

Alonzo ✊

[@rosalindagarcia6149]

Why does this look like it was recorded in 1972? 😂

[@preschoolguy2010]

This could work on TV.

[@alexissweet5890]

What?! This was an actual show? You know they could totally host a Big Fat Quiz american style.

[@ajk]

Was and is if I am understanding your question right. Still runs on radio to this day.

[@fullercorp]

there was a filmed show?? this just popped in my feed......weird how YT knows i listen to NPR

[@andrespinzon8030]

No way bro after over a decade of hearing these guys on the radio I finally find out how they look like

[@foxxxy1115]

This is blowing my mind, I've never seen any of these people live! But where is Bill Curtis?

[@jenjenneration]

I'm staring to realize why it's a radio show XD I'ts so good!!

[@davimurph]

Is that a pre-1800 British flag on the shelf behind Nick Hancock?

[@robadams5799]

Those headphones make them look like Cybermen.

[@alexchapman8927]

3:08 if you thought it was bad then.... boy have I got news for you!

[@kb_analytics]

Wow! These commercials look really dated

[@audreydaleski1067]

Paula is my favorite

[@jackfanburg5914]

How could this be such poor quality video

[@RomanDiaries]

For a second at the end I was like "oh, 90's commercials, how nostalgic".

[@sharonzernia6100]

Who's laughing now??

[@wiri6220]

so goddamn stuffy, dainty preciousness and delicate to an extreme fault

[@ktellr]

I was there when paula pounds was arrested for driving drunk with her kids in the car it was as funny as her jokes(not funny)

[@truthseeker5039]

Ugh... People pretending to be funny

[@LittleMighty1956]

Great job of pretending to be liberals when you actually work for the 1.5 percent. Laughter always helps the propaganda go down so nicely right Paula?

[@stevenorthenscold6313]

Wait, wait, dont tell me, your a lefist?

[@upinarms79]

The left can't meme and the right can't take a joke.

[@DrJimLockard]

Watching this in 2022, I can see a lot of the seeds of what has become of America through the Trump years.

[@robertford7207]

Trump 2024 FJB

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

You would never want PP to babysit your daughter!

[@Jerry-hp5sf]

Bucky Brown or have you at a party.

[@dksta2346]

I think it seem awful to see such talented people struggle to be funny.

[@beakittelscherz5419]

I like the show, but to make the killing of bin laden (and his Family btw) the butt of the joke is nothing Ireally enjoyed...

[@denisepharmer2654]

AT LEAST U WERE'NT WEARING A BAG W/ EYE SLITS....MACHETE NOT INCLUDED...FOR THE DIVERSIFIED BRITS............

[@luciusavenus8715]

leftards, sad

[@denisepharmer2654]

ALLAH AKBAR ................LIMEY.................