




ConversationsRadio
Ep.215
George Gray
Announcer/TV Personality
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Mike and returning cohost,
Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcomed
George Gray to ConversationsRadio

We are thrilled to welcome George Gray to episode 215 of ConversationsRadio. George is well known as the announcer on ‘The Price is Right’ - America's longest-running game show, "The Price Is Right" where he continues on as Drew Carey's sidekick.
For nearly three decades, George Gray has become a staple on American television as a host, comedian, actor and performer on a variety of popular TV programs across most major TV and Cable networks. In the late 90's George gained notoriety as the host of the live revival version of "The Gong Show" called "Extreme Gong" on GSN. That gig led George to land a plethora of new hosting credits that included the premiere season of "Junkyard Wars," a new hit series on TLC, that earned George a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
George then went on to host the daily US broadcast version of the wildly popular game show "The Weakest Link" on NBC, as well as hosting other programs for the network, including the hit series "$25 Million-Dollar Hoax!" Having now fronted several popular shows, George Gray went on to host a variety of programs including "Gimme My Reality Show!" for FOX as well as a plethora of HGTV programs and specials, including series "What's With That House?", "HGTV Summer Showdown," "All Out Christmas" and "Man Land" where he traveled America looking for brave married men who claimed the basement, attic, or garage as their own, and tricked it out as a guy's paradise. His other notable credits include ESPN's sports-fantasy reality series "I'd Do Anything," National Lampoon's "Greek Games", TBS' "Movies for Guys Who Like Movies" and "FXM Friday Nights" on FX, among others. Behind the scenes, Gray also created and co-hosted the sketch comedy show "A Guy Walks Into a Bar," with George Wendt of the "Cheers" fame


Born in St. Louis, and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Gray now divides his time between Los Angeles, the historic mining town of Bisbee, Arizona, and his childhood home in St. Louis. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona who has several cats and an astonishing collection of classic cars and motorcycles.
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Follow George on Instagram @GeorgeGray
About Our Cohost
Jim Thornton
Jim Thornton is a radio and television announcer, news anchor and voiceover actor. Jim returns to ConversationsRadio to cohost Ep.215.
Based inLos Angeles, Jim is known is best known as the announcer on “America’s Game” Wheel of Fortune.
Originally from Huntington, West Virginia, Jim landed in LA in 1984 at just 19.
One year later, he started his broadcasting career.
For those who are in the LA area, Jim was heard on a number of radio stations - including KNX 1070
as an anchor and traffic reporter.
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In 2010, following the passing of long-time Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell, Thornton auditioned and was chosen as the new announcer. Jim still pinches himself and loves working on the iconic game show.
He also appears on 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and and was a sub announcer on 'The Price is Right'
with Bob Barker.
Jim is living the drream for sure. Great to have him back with us!

Mike and Jim had a blast with
Price is Right announcer and TV personality George Gray!
Stay Tuned for the Podcast!

ConversationsRadio
Ep.215
George Gray
Announcer/TV Personality
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

