Jim Lovell
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in June 2026.
publication date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 (part of June 2026)
category: 
Disasters
clue: He wasn't a statesman from Massachusetts. He was the commander of a star-crossed lunar trip, who told Houston about a famous problem.
explanation: Lovell was the commander of Apollo 13 in 1970, and the speaker of the memorable statement, "Houston, we've had a problem." more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
trivia: This goo was inspired by founding father James Lovell.
You're Not My Real Founding Fathers!: America loves its Founding Fathers, and the nation's 250th anniversary makes for a fine opportunity to celebrate them. But wait—who are these imitators? These are actors, and musicians, and authors, and athletes! Their John Hancocks are very similar, but these aren't the real Founding Fathers! Starting apropos on Father's Day, here are a whopping fifty goos to challenge your knowledge of patriotic trivia. Can you identify these fifty fake signatories to a Declaration of Independence that never was? With luck, you\ll hold these goos to be self-evident.Similar Goos
Jim Lovell
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Euan Morton
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Joan Collins
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