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Bob Barker retiring from TV after 50 years.
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JimWilliams
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About time for me to send in my audition tape, eh? Seriously though, they've been grooming a successor with the stage version of Price at the various Harrah's casino entities coast to coast, so the show will go on sans Bob.
I'll say this, it will be hard to imagine the show without him.
I believe Dennis James did the syndicated version in the 70's. He did a good job back then. When an icon leaves a position, some shows will go on and some will not. The Tonight Show has been successful with new hosts, but other shows have not continued (Chico and the Man is a good example).
What other shows have been successful with new hosts or stars and which ones did not?
What other shows have been successful with new hosts or stars and which ones did not?
It's a sad day in the world of game shows and in daytime. But I do wish Bob a nice retirement!
I wonder who will replace him. I'd like to see Doug Davidson host again like he did with the syndicated version in the 90s, but I think Mr. Davidson has his hands full with acting right now on Young and the Restless.
I wonder who will replace him. I'd like to see Doug Davidson host again like he did with the syndicated version in the 90s, but I think Mr. Davidson has his hands full with acting right now on Young and the Restless.
Of course, I must mention the original host, Bill Cullen who served 9 years from 1956 to 1965. This is his time as host:
NBC Daytime: Nov 26, 1956 - Sep 6, 1963; NBC Prime Time: Sep 23, 1957 - Sep 6, 1963
ABC Daytime: Sep 9, 1963 - Sep 3, 1965; ABC Prime Time: Sep 18, 1963 - Sep 11, 1964
NBC Daytime: Nov 26, 1956 - Sep 6, 1963; NBC Prime Time: Sep 23, 1957 - Sep 6, 1963
ABC Daytime: Sep 9, 1963 - Sep 3, 1965; ABC Prime Time: Sep 18, 1963 - Sep 11, 1964
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Frasier
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Q: What's Bob's response when his retirement fund is being underestimated?
A: "The price is wrong, b....!"
A: "The price is wrong, b....!"
My goodness, I guess all legends must come to an end. I don't remember TV without Bob Barker. I grew up watching him on Truth or Consequences every night and, then, TPIR. I literally remember Bob Barker and the Huntley/Brinkley report for the Evening News. Amazing what a 4 year old child remembers. Even more amazing that my parents would let me watch the Evening News with all the reports of deaths from Vietnam.
TPIR won't be the same without Bob. I hope the new host, can explain correctly to the contestant how to play
'The Check Game'. And I hope its not Ricki Lake. It would be nice if GSN does a marathon. As his retirement nears.
How I would enjoy seeing old episodes from the 70's & 80's. Hopefully some 'best-of' moments will be out on dvd.
At some point. For Bob's last show $100,000 Plinko. And all Luxury Cars!
'The Check Game'. And I hope its not Ricki Lake. It would be nice if GSN does a marathon. As his retirement nears.
How I would enjoy seeing old episodes from the 70's & 80's. Hopefully some 'best-of' moments will be out on dvd.
At some point. For Bob's last show $100,000 Plinko. And all Luxury Cars!
truthandjustice said:
But what if they do go with the original Tracy Turnblad/Holly Pelligrino/"Mrs. Winterbourne"/talker/"Gameshow Marathon" hostess? She does have a deal with Fremantle (TPIR's owner) for various projects, and we're not talking "American Idol," "Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency," "Neighbours" and "Prisoner:Cell Block H" either.
...there's quite a few people who've had to deal with Barker personally who won't miss him (and I speak not of just Dian Parkinson and Holly Hallstrom, either). A common half-joke among CBS Television City personnel is that, three days after his death, a very surprised expression will appear on Barker's corpse's face...
Wow, 50 years on TV
That has got to be a Guiness World Book of Record.
I agree, it definitley won't be the same without him.
My feeling is that after he retires, CBS will proabaly syndicate the show.
But Nonetheless what a great run, 36 years on Daytime along with his other
show, Truth or Consequences.
Best Game Show Ever
That has got to be a Guiness World Book of Record.
I agree, it definitley won't be the same without him.
My feeling is that after he retires, CBS will proabaly syndicate the show.
But Nonetheless what a great run, 36 years on Daytime along with his other
show, Truth or Consequences.
Best Game Show Ever
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odomski
Guest
Daytime television won't be the same without Bob. I have enjoyed the program throughout my lifetime. I watch it whenever I can. Bob will be missed by loyal viewers. It's a shame that Bob is hanging it up. I guess it's better that he retire, instead of kicking the bucket while still on the air. That would make it even more upsetting.
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JimWilliams
Guest
Bob Goen? That's a new one! He hasn't been on CBS daytime in 15 years, and he did a fine job with Daytime Wheel too!
Realistically it's going to be one of two people in my mind: either Todd Newton or Marc Summers. I've had the pleasure of seeing them both host the stage show in Atlantic City and got the pleasure to meet them both (they're really great guys) and they have the personality and the respect for the format to not tarnish the show like...say...Doug Davidson did in 1994 (though it wasn't all his fault by any means).
Realistically it's going to be one of two people in my mind: either Todd Newton or Marc Summers. I've had the pleasure of seeing them both host the stage show in Atlantic City and got the pleasure to meet them both (they're really great guys) and they have the personality and the respect for the format to not tarnish the show like...say...Doug Davidson did in 1994 (though it wasn't all his fault by any means).
Sad indeed, Bob's leaving.
I've always liked Marc Summers and think he would make a fine host for The Price Is Right. Most GenX-ers (sadly, my generation) know him as a game show host from Nickelodeon's "Double Dare" and the older generation and women know him from his various hosting gigs on Lifetime and the Food Network.
Todd Newton...ehh. If people don't get GSN for haven't watched "Hollywood Showdown" reruns on the TVGuide Channel, most won't know who he is - his interstitial appearances on last summer's "Game Show Marathon," not withstanding.
Perhaps after the first of the year, we shall see the top-two contenders guest-hosting the daytime version or primetime specials to see which one clicks with viewers and the audience-contestants.
The more I think about it, a series of primetime specials (perhaps during March and April, when CBS is needing something to fill time slots between sweeps periods) is probably a good idea. It wouldn't take anything away from Bob's last few months on the daytime show and would be a good way to introduce the audience to whomever Fremantle and CBS thinks should eventually host the show.
I've always liked Marc Summers and think he would make a fine host for The Price Is Right. Most GenX-ers (sadly, my generation) know him as a game show host from Nickelodeon's "Double Dare" and the older generation and women know him from his various hosting gigs on Lifetime and the Food Network.
Todd Newton...ehh. If people don't get GSN for haven't watched "Hollywood Showdown" reruns on the TVGuide Channel, most won't know who he is - his interstitial appearances on last summer's "Game Show Marathon," not withstanding.
Perhaps after the first of the year, we shall see the top-two contenders guest-hosting the daytime version or primetime specials to see which one clicks with viewers and the audience-contestants.
The more I think about it, a series of primetime specials (perhaps during March and April, when CBS is needing something to fill time slots between sweeps periods) is probably a good idea. It wouldn't take anything away from Bob's last few months on the daytime show and would be a good way to introduce the audience to whomever Fremantle and CBS thinks should eventually host the show.
The bigger question with host changes, is how successful are game shows after a change?
Wheel of Fortune did just fine switching from Chuck to Pat. So did Jeopardy!, switching from Art to Alex (although there were a few years in between). But I'm sure there's many examples to the contrary.
Wheel of Fortune did just fine switching from Chuck to Pat. So did Jeopardy!, switching from Art to Alex (although there were a few years in between). But I'm sure there's many examples to the contrary.
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