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Post by jarvisbrodiea24 on May 23, 2011 13:59:57 GMT -5
As you would probably have noticed by now, WHEEL OF FORTUNE has launched a nationwide search for a new announcer following the passing of Charlie O'Donnell.
So far, the majority of episodes taped for the last few months or so featured Jim Thornton as the announcer and he has done a fantastic job so far.
So do you think there is a great chance that Thornton will be named the new permanent announcer for WHEEL before the end of the season?
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Post by therealcu2010 on May 23, 2011 14:20:32 GMT -5
There were rumors a while back that Thornton had been selected as the permanent announcer...I don't know if that was ever confirmed, though...
Regardless, I think it's a pretty likely that he is the permanent announcer. Of all the ones I've heard this season, he's clearly the best person for the job, too...
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Post by pricemodel1997 on May 23, 2011 14:40:45 GMT -5
I thought Joe Ciapriano was the best cu so he may get it, he has the energy the show needs
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Post by jarvisbrodiea24 on Jun 6, 2011 11:27:27 GMT -5
With the season almost over, it does seem inevitable that Jim Thornton will be named new announcer for WHEEL. Don't you think?
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Post by an007 on Jun 6, 2011 13:15:02 GMT -5
I would think so, guys. Jim has been getting better since he first announced for "Happy Holidays" week. So, I'm like 90% sure he'll take over the mike for next season.
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Post by MarioGS on Jun 6, 2011 13:55:34 GMT -5
It's obvious that Jim is going to be the permanent announcer. The same thing happened with George Gray on TPIR. He ended up guest-announcing more than anybody else, then was declared permanent announcer on-air by Drew.
I like Jim, and I'm happy for him. I kind of wanted Rich Fields to get the job, though. Oh, well. At least he's announcing for Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza.
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Post by therealcu2010 on Jun 6, 2011 17:49:27 GMT -5
Jim Thornton has been my favorite since I first heard him. Rich didn't impress me that much at all.
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Post by StrangerCoug on Jun 7, 2011 20:19:26 GMT -5
I agree with you. I've heard Rich do a better job announcing.
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Post by tenpoundhammer on Jun 7, 2011 20:49:05 GMT -5
I didn't like Rich at first, but he grew on me when I remembered how shrill and screechy he'd become on TPIR.
Still, I liked Jim from the first day I heard him.
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Post by pricemodel1997 on Jun 7, 2011 21:11:20 GMT -5
Who knows he maybe and he may not be we just have to wait 16 weeks (sounds better than saying until summers over) to see if they confirm on air which they probably will
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Post by MarioGS on Jun 13, 2011 12:56:19 GMT -5
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Post by WayoshiM on Jun 13, 2011 12:57:12 GMT -5
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Post by therealcu2010 on Jun 13, 2011 13:29:09 GMT -5
Congratulations, Jim! I did feel that he was truly the best of the bunch, and the long string of Thornton-announced episodes pretty much confirmed that he was their choice, but I'm glad they made it official now. With this news, I'm going to re-title and sticky this thread so it's noticed a little more by those logging on today.  |
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Post by MarioGS on Jun 13, 2011 13:40:19 GMT -5
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Post by an007 on Jun 13, 2011 14:48:55 GMT -5
Well, congratulations to Mr. Thornton! He sure did wonderful guest-announcing since his first week of shows back in December 2010. And I can't believe the show is starting on the 19th of September of next season. UGH. I thought it was supposed to be the second Monday after Labor Day! |
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Post by don199 on Jun 13, 2011 14:52:38 GMT -5
I agree
September 19 sounds late for a Season Premiere
Congratulations Jim Thornton!
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Post by therealcu2010 on Jun 13, 2011 15:08:57 GMT -5
And I can't believe the show is starting on the 19th of September of next season. UGH. I thought it was supposed to be the second Monday after Labor Day! The 19th is the second Monday after Labor Day... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2011 15:16:09 GMT -5
Well, congratulations to Mr. Thornton! He sure did wonderful guest-announcing since his first week of shows back in December 2010. And I can't believe the show is starting on the 19th of September of next season. UGH. I thought it was supposed to be the second Monday after Labor Day! Umm... that would make Labor Day be in August. |
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Post by MarioGS on Jun 13, 2011 15:16:13 GMT -5
And I can't believe the show is starting on the 19th of September of next season. UGH. I thought it was supposed to be the second Monday after Labor Day! The 19th is the second Monday after Labor Day... I think he meant the second Monday of September, which falls after Labor Day. |
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Post by jonsea31 on Jun 13, 2011 15:28:45 GMT -5
The same Monday that many would expect Season 40 of The Price is Right to debut. I wonder why the change this time? I remember up to and including 2002, WOF debuted the new season on Labor Day. That changed in 2003 to debuting on the second Monday in September. Now it's changing to the third Monday in September. Makes me wonder why they're doing this now? And I can't believe the show is starting on the 19th of September of next season. UGH. I thought it was supposed to be the second Monday after Labor Day! The 19th is the second Monday after Labor Day... Yes, you are right. But I think what an007 was referring to was the second Monday in September as to why it's not starting around that time. |
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