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The Price Isn’t Right for Bob Barker Anymore

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2 2006 10:00 AM

Submitted by Alyk. Edited By Rahodeb.

TAGS: Bob Barker, Retire

After fifty years on television, Bob Barker announced plans to retire. As of June, he will give up his “Price is Right” gig, which he held for over thirty-five years. He admitted hosting the show is "demanding physically and mentally."

"I'm just reaching the age where the constant effort to be there and do the show physically is a lot for me," he said. "I might be able to do the show another year, but better (to leave) a year too soon than a year too late."

Don’t let that statement confuse you; Barker said he loves the job so much, he couldn’t give it up earlier. He said he considered retirement for the past ten years, but he couldn’t say goodbye to the “showcase showdowns.”

"I've gone on and on and on to this ancient age because I've enjoyed it," he said. "I've thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm going to miss it."

Barker has shit on the horizon to keep him busy; the host said he would like to do a movie, provided it measures up to his strict "Price is Right" standards.

"I refuse to do nude scenes. These Hollywood producers want to capitalize on my obvious sexuality, but I don't want to be just another beautiful body."

Barker enjoyed a huge following over the years. He first picked up fans in the 1950’s as the host of "Truth or Consequences." He began hosting “The Price is Right” on September 4, 1972, which expanded his fan base. Barker said he is grateful for his fans’ support.

Barker said he "doesn't have the words" to express his gratitude.
"From the bottom of my heart, I thank the television viewers, because they have made it possible for me to earn a living for 50 years doing something that I thoroughly enjoy. They have invited me into their homes daily for a half a century."

Barker doesn’t want his fans to worry; he has several good years ahead.

"I will be 83 years old on December 12," he said, "and I've decided to retire while I'm still young."

And still able to harass the chicks who are stuck working for him, I presume.

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SignalNoise

Chicago, IL

February 2004

NOV 02, 2006 10:02 AM

The Showcase Showdown will never be the same......

ankiel66

Seattle, WA

June 2003

NOV 02, 2006 10:12 AM

I grew up watching that show with my grandparents before they took me to afternoon kindergarten. When I go home for the holidays I stay at my grandmas house and I won't make plans to meet anyone until after we have watched The Price Is Right.

PointBlank

New York, NY

November 2004

NOV 02, 2006 10:13 AM

The Price is Right cured every cold I had as a child.

Sick days will never be the same.

Avalon13Chase

Baltimore, MD

June 2006

NOV 02, 2006 10:15 AM

PointBlank said:
The Price is Right cured every cold I had as a child.

Sick days will never be the same.

wow..that is the same for me, something about Plinko made my flu disappear

Vestril

Coronado, CA

February 2003

NOV 02, 2006 10:18 AM

"I refuse to do nude scenes. These Hollywood producers want to capitalize on my obvious sexuality, but I don't want to be just another beautiful body."

Goddammit Bob, share with us you sexy bastard!

ReverendBenzo

Savannah, GA

September 2003

NOV 02, 2006 10:19 AM

He began hosting "The Price is Right" on September 4, 1972,

How is this 35 years?

PointBlank

New York, NY

November 2004

NOV 02, 2006 10:22 AM

DocGonzo said:

He began hosting "The Price is Right" on September 4, 1972,

How is this 35 years?

He's retiring in june, which will be the end of his 35th season.

SteveIsaacs

NEWSWIRE

Los Angeles, CA

NOV 02, 2006 10:25 AM

I'm just going to say it to be first: "The price is WRONG, bitch!"

Ok, now it's been said.
Nobody else needs to go there, move along.

Paisley

USA

September 2006

NOV 02, 2006 10:39 AM

Um, Bob Barker makes me happy for just existing.

wenis

San Francisco, CA

July 2006

NOV 02, 2006 10:39 AM

steveisaacs said:
I'm just going to say it to be first: "The price is WRONG, bitch!"

Ok, now it's been said.
Nobody else needs to go there, move along.

dammit you beat me to it.
o well.
i sure could go for a nice delicious cold cut combo.

Vegemite

Hayward, CA

July 2005

NOV 02, 2006 10:43 AM

Rumor has it he will be replaced by Dave Price of the CBS morning show. Apparently, the deal has been in the works for some time that Dave would take over once Bob Barker retired... but Dave Price has waited several years and threatened to take another gig. So the Price is Right offered Bob Barker a retirement package he couldn't refuse... which he will likely donate to animal friendly causes.

"help control the pet population, have your pats spayed or nuetered"

ReverendBenzo

Savannah, GA

September 2003

NOV 02, 2006 10:50 AM

PointBlank said:

DocGonzo said:

He began hosting "The Price is Right" on September 4, 1972,

How is this 35 years?

He's retiring in june, which will be the end of his 35th season.

Ah! It all makes sense now.

By the way I always hated Plinko. I liked the one with the yodeling guy.

Also, I still don't really know what a baker's rack is but they damn sure gave a lot of them away on TPIR.