Jim Thornton
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in September 2026.
publication date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (part of September 2026)
category: 
Television
clue: F_R_D G_M_ S__W _NN_UN__R'S F_T_R_ UP _N T__ _IR
explanation: Thornton was the longtime announcer of Wheel of Fortune. He was fired in September 2026 after allegations were made that he had attempted to access child pornography while on an airplane flight. The complete phrase in the clue is, "FIRED GAME SHOW ANNOUNCER'S FUTURE UP IN THE AIR." more…
intended difficulty: hard
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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