'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton suspended amid allegations
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Key Points:
- Jim Thornton, announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" since 2011, has been suspended amid allegations related to an incident on an American Airlines flight in May.
- The airline reported that Flight 1276 was met by law enforcement at Los Angeles International Airport due to a passenger complaint about Thornton’s behavior, though he was not taken into custody.
- Sony Pictures Television Studios is recasting the announcer role while conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
- Thornton succeeded Charlie O’Donnell as "Wheel of Fortune" announcer and has a long career including work on shows like "Celebrity Death Match," "The Cleveland Show," and "The Price is Right," as well as radio broadcasting since 1985.
- He has received several prestigious awards, including the Edward R. Murrow award and an Emmy, highlighting his distinguished career in broadcasting.
