Jimmy Talks a Lot
A busker in New Orleans performs under this name, but the phrase better describes the proliferation of talk show hosts named James. These five men all belong to that growing club.
Jim Rome
publication date: Friday, September 6, 2013
category: 
Radio
clue: The only sport not covered in his CBS radio program is coliseum dueling.
explanation: The wording was a play on Rome's last name. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
Jim J. Bullock
publication date: Thursday, September 5, 2013
category: 
Television
clue: In the 1990s, this gay comedian had an uncomfortably close talk show with a televangelist who used to be married to another television host named Jim, who didn't practice what he preached.
explanation: Bullock starred in the sitcom Too Close for Comfort and the talk show The Jim J. and Tammy Faye Show, with Tammy Faye Messner (divorcee of Jim Bakker). more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
James Lipton
publication date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013
category: Television
clue: Arrested Development fans wonder if he treats the actors studio like a prison.
explanation: Lipton hosted Inside the Actors Studio and played a prison warden in Arrested Development. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
Jimmy Kimmel
publication date: Tuesday, September 3, 2013
category: Television
clue: Hosting a game show with Ben Stein and a talk show just for men prepared him to become ABC's late-night host.
explanation: Kimmel starred in Win Ben Stein's Money, The Man Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
Jimmy Fallon
publication date: Monday, September 2, 2013
category: Television
clue: He did so well live on Saturday night that NBC had him work late every night. Early next year, he'll take on the biggest nightly talk show on television.
explanation: Fallon went from Saturday Night Live to Late Night and The Tonight Show. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
Other Themes in Fall 2013
Hundred Acre Wood
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The Unretired
Ok, fine, call it a comeback. These five celebrities couldn't stay away from the work they love. (Some have even been goos already and are coming back for more.) Go »
A Passage to India
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Hit Me with the Digits
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Tool Time
Dig deep into your tool chest and see if you can find something to hammer out a correct answer to these five wrenching goos. Each of them was inspired by a different hand-operated tool. Go »
Celebrity Goo Drinking Game
Last call! It's closing time for this recurring theme, and your last opportunity to solve five goos who share their names with drinks you can order in a bar. Let's raise our glasses to them one last time. Go »
Kiss Me, I'm Irish
D'fhéadfadh gá duit éirí leat Gaeilge a aithint ar na cúig cáiliúla as Éirinn. Bíodh spraoi! (You may need the luck of the Irish to recognize these five celebrities from Ireland. Have fun!) Go »
Axis
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Allies
Just in time for Veterans Day, here are five goos representing America, Britain, and Russia's combined presence in World War II, from the homefront to the front lines. Go »
Fall 2013 Tournament
In the goo game's latest timed tournament, each player will race against the clock to solve goos faster than their opponent, until a winner emerges. Go »
