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Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!: The Oddly Informative News Quiz

by Npr

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

What the bona fide news media says about Wait, Wait:

"What is it about National Public Radio's menu of shows that's so addictive? Among the best shows is Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!"--The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! is sassy, fast-paced, and irreverent. It is also one of National Public Radio's most popular programs.... A typical Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! episode is a mix of offbeat questions and answers that prompt giggles and guffaws."--Dayton Daily News

Press praise for Wait, Wait Road Shows

"...the seemingly staid NPR listeners went as wild as teens at a Britney Spears concert.... For fans of public radio news or its lighter side, that experience was magic indeed."--Boston Globe

"...the program's rabid fans clamor for Sagal, and especially Kasell, like rock stars."--Los Angeles Times

Did you know that a World War II British spy manual recommended sneaking into German brothels to put itching powder in German prophylactics? How about that Elvis offered to help President Nixon track down communists and drug abusers? All manner of valuable and worthless news-- brought to you in the witty, smarty-pants style of National Public Radio's popular weekly news quiz show-- lies between these pages, waiting for you to take it to the beach, on a road trip, to the bathroom so you can roar with friends or privately.

You really need to know this stuff.... You really do.

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! is a co-production of NPR and Chicago Public Radio.

Synopsis:

Test your knowledge of narcissistic entertainers, stupid criminals, and windbag politicians.

Did you know that a World War II British spy manual recommended sneaking into German brothels to put itching powder in German prophylactics? How about that Elvis offered to help President Nixon track down communists and drug abusers? All manner of valuable and worthless news-- brought to you in the witty, smarty-pants style of National Public Radio's popular weekly news quiz show-- lies between these pages, waiting for you to take it to the beach, on a road trip, to the bathroom so you can roar with friends or privately.

You really need to know this stuff.... You really do.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781579546533
Subtitle:
The Oddly Informative News Quiz
Introduction:
Blount, Roy, Jr.
Author:
NPR
Author:
Blount, Roy, Jr.
Publisher:
Rodale Books
Location:
Emmaus, Pa.
Subject:
General
Subject:
American wit and humor
Subject:
Trivia
Subject:
Radio - General
Subject:
Quiz shows
Subject:
Radio programs
Subject:
Radio scripts
Subject:
General Humor
Series Volume:
107-460
Publication Date:
20021004
Binding:
TP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
9.12x6.00x.54 in. .59 lbs.

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