This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.

This goo was worth a point in September 2024.

publication date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 (part of September 2024)

category: Movies

clue: Carol Burnett said, "You're fired, Hedy!" He replied, "It's Hedley!"

explanation: Harvey Korman was fired from The Carol Burnett Show. He appeared in Blazing Saddles as Hedley Lamarr in which he constantly corrects Mel Brooks calling him "Hedy." more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Scott Horowitz, Lori Lancaster, and Scott Hardie

player landmarks: This was the last goo solved by Lori Lancaster.


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