MARTÍNEZ: The show's beloved scorekeeper of 12 years, Bill Kurtis, retired after taping his final episode last month. Here's host Peter Sagal saying his goodbyes. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR CONTENT) ...

One of the signature voices here at NPR is stepping away from the mic. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR CONTENT) BILL KURTIS, BYLINE: From NPR and WBEZ Chicago, this is Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, the NPR ...

As the irreverent quiz show’s judge and scorekeeper, Kurtis, a former news anchor known for his rich voice, has helped find comedy in current events since 2014. By Derrick Bryson Taylor Bill Kurtis, ...

BILL KURTIS, BYLINE: From NPR and WBEZ Chicago, this is Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, the NPR news quiz. MARTÍNEZ: That is the buttery voice of Bill Kurtis. And don't take my word for it. He'll tell you ...

The announcer of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" --- the revered journalist Bill Kurtis -- has retired. His final show airs this weekend. NPR's A Martínez speaks with Kurtis about his career. One of the ...