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Announcer's coffee toss led to on-air blackout
10 Apr
Summary
- A former Miss America winner threw hot coffee at announcer Rod Roddy.
- Roddy hyperventilated and passed out, hitting the counter live on air.
- The incident led to Roddy's eventual cancellation from his radio show.
A sensational incident involving The Price is Right announcer Rod Roddy and a former Miss America winner on a radio show has resurfaced. The former beauty queen appeared to promote her Amway cosmetics line, but Roddy focused questions on her pageant experiences. Frustrated by her promotional focus, Roddy threw ice water on her.
In retaliation, the former Miss America hurled hot coffee directly into Roddy's face. The announcer suffered a hyperventilation episode and collapsed, his microphone capturing the audible thud. This shocking moment caused ten seconds of silence before music was played, prompting numerous calls to authorities.
Following the incident, Roddy revealed the woman's location at an Amway convention, a move that led to severe repercussions. He was eventually fired from his radio position at KLIF in Dallas due to this event. Roddy later transitioned to television, becoming a beloved announcer on The Price is Right from 1986 until his passing in 2003.
