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Friday, February 22, 2013

Ask Me Another

The Guttenberg Bible

Actor Steve Guttenberg steps up for his Ask Me Another Challenge, entitled "Three Men and a Baby." His task? Guess which of three men is the father of some famous babies.

February 22, 2013 You may know this week's V.I.P. (Very Important Puzzler) Steve Guttenberg from such iconic films as Diner, Cocoon, and Three Men and a Baby. But he wears plenty of other hats – author, reality show contestant, even Guinness World Record holder. In this episode we'll explore all things Gute. Plus, we'll dine out on some soft rock, give movies the Randy Newman treatment, and find out that Mark Twain isn't all he's cracked up to be.

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Sunday Puzzle

Dear Mr. President, What's Your Name?

February 17, 2013 In honor of Presidents Day, every answer is the last name of a U.S. president. You will be given a word or phrase that is a president's last name with two letters changed. You name the president. For example, given "Carpet," the answer would be "Carter."

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Al Gore Plays Not My Job

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore delivers a speech during the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen on Dec. 15, 2009.

February 16, 2013 Back in 2011, Gore's former boss Bill Clinton appeared on Wait Wait and correctly answered three questions about the My Little Pony children's TV show. We're going to ask Gore three questions about Shetland ponies.

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Ask Me Another

Baratunde Thurston: The Next Black President

This week's Ask Me Another Mystery Guest takes the stage with show host, Ophira Eisenberg, for a conversation that's sure to tickle your funny bone.

February 15, 2013 Comedian. Writer. Twitter sensation. Our V.I.P. this week may be the most media-savvy provocateur around today. Not one to sugarcoat a message, his latest book finds the sweet spot that mixes satire with a discussion of race and identity.

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Oscars 2013: The 85th Annual Academy Awards

Playing The Big Room: An Oscars Joke-Writer Reflects

Billy Crystal hosts the 84th Annual Academy Awards in 2012. Writing jokes for hosts is a tricky game, says longtime joke writer Dave Boone.

February 13, 2013 After the teary acceptance speeches, the most quotable moments from any Oscars telecast are the jokes. Comedy writer Dave Boone, a regular joke writer for Hollywood's biggest night, offers his tips on how to make 'em laugh in Movieland and beyond.

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Monday, February 11, 2013

The Salt

Sandwich Monday: Mountain Dew A.M.

They're not kidding.

February 11, 2013 For this week's Sandwich Monday, we take a break from between two slices of bread, and try a drink on Taco Bell's breakfast menu. It combines Mountain Dew, orange juice, and profound personal sacrifice.

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Animals

Woof Out The Red Carpet: Westminster Dogs Take New York

Jerry Grymek, doggie concierge at the Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan, hands a treat to Rennet, a 10-week-old French bulldog. Rennet came to the hotel from Pennsylvania ahead of the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

February 11, 2013 Many of the canines that have flocked to Manhattan are staying at the Hotel Pennsylvania. And there the pooches are treated like VIPs — very important pooches, that is. From spinach pizza to a doggie concierge, it's a pampered life for a show dog.

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Sunday Puzzle

The Answer Lies Within

February 10, 2013 Every answer is a three-letter word that ends a familiar two-word phrase. You will be given the first word of the phrase. You provide the three-letter word that ends it.

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Saturday, February 09, 2013

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Singer Erykah Badu Plays Not My Job

Erykah Badu performs as part of the Sugar Water Festival at the Greek Theatre on Aug. 9, 2005, in Los Angeles, Calif.

February 9, 2013 Valentine's Day is coming up, and if you don't have a date — don't worry. There's help for everybody out there. Everybody. We've invited Badu to answer three questions about super-specialized dating sites.

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Friday, February 08, 2013
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