ConversationsRadio
Episode 167
Jim Thornton
Television & Radio Announcer
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Mike and cohost, award-winning journalist Brooke Binkowski welcomed
Radio and TV announcer Jim Thornton
to ConversationsRadio Episode 167!
Jim is the announcer on Wheel of Fortune!
Jim Thornton is a radio and television announcer, news anchor and voiceover actor. Based in
Los 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.
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
As a voiceover artist, Thornton provided the voice of Johnny Gomez in
'Celebrity Deathmatch' and the announcer in 'The Cleveland Show.' He has also appeared in video games, where he provided additional voiceover work for 'Hitman: Blood Money' and as a DJ in 'Mafia II.'
You can hear Jim in animated features ‘Monster’s Inc’ and ‘WALL-E’ as well.
About Our Cohost
Brooke Binkowski
Brooke Binkowski is an award-winning multimedia journalist, editor and writer. She has written and produced for CNN, CBS, NPR and various media outlets and is well known in the Southern California radio community as an anchor and traffic reporter. Brooke speaks two languages well and five languages very badly.
She loves to travel, run, play music, and read. Shes an avid saber fencer and an accordion enthusiast.
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Follow Brooke on Instagram @bbinkowski
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Thanks to Brooke and Jim for joining us!
Enjoy the Podcast!
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ConversationsRadio
Episode 167
Jim Thornton
Television & Radio Announcer
Thursday, March14th, 2024
