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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2 2006 10:00 AM

The Price Isnt Right for Bob Barker Anymore

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."

Dont let that statement confuse you; Barker said he loves the job so much, he couldnt give it up earlier. He said he considered retirement for the past ten years, but he couldnt 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 1950s 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 doesnt 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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Comments

Capt_Sparrow

Prescott, AZ

January 2004

NOV 02, 2006 11:30 AM

83 years old he still is rocking for that age damn now what the hell am i goin to watch when i wake up at 10am

PointBlank

New York, NY

November 2004

NOV 02, 2006 11:39 AM

35 years and some people still haven't figured out that the first Showcase sucks compared to the second one (and the second one always had a cute/lame story about Johnny and the models).

Johnny_Flapjacks

Williamsport, PA

September 2006

NOV 02, 2006 12:06 PM

I will never watch the price is right after he leaves. Mr. Barker is my womanizing hero.

bean

STAFF

Los Angeles, CA

NOV 02, 2006 12:12 PM

Baaa DUMP ba da ba daaa DUMP ba da dada ba dada ba dada da da da daaaaa....

AndersWolleck

Astoria, NY

February 2003

NOV 02, 2006 12:16 PM

Westley

Vatican City

April 2004

NOV 02, 2006 12:28 PM

Bob Barker rules the world at the Hole in One (or Two) game.

crispy

NEWSWIRE

Philadelphia, PA

NOV 02, 2006 12:31 PM

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

I'm glad my name's not Pat.

ReverendBenzo

Savannah, GA

September 2003

NOV 02, 2006 12:33 PM

Westley said:
Bob Barker rules the world at the Hole in One (or Two) game.

I've found out that yelling "MISS!" at the t.v. screen, totally works.

DCruz

Montreal-nord, QC

November 2006

NOV 02, 2006 12:49 PM

still, DocGonzo, have to admit he's rather good at it...

and yeah, this is definetly the end of an era... we'll certainly miss him... though it was about time he retired, at 83... he still looks good for someone who's 83 but it's about time he left someone else do it... though no one will do it like Bob !

lilcupcake

Kitchener, ON

June 2006

NOV 02, 2006 01:04 PM

I share a bday with the barker, never know what you can learn on SG, but I thought he was like 125 not 83, maybe he is retiring to be cryogenically frozen and be revived to bring it back in another 50 years....