Bob Barker Retiring

Originally Posted By gadzuux

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(10-31) 14:27 PST Los Angeles (AP) --

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Bob Barker is heading toward his last showcase, his final "Come on down." The silver-haired daytime-TV icon is retiring in June, he told The Associated Press Tuesday.

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

He'll hang up his microphone after 35 years as the host of "The Price Is Right" and 50 years overall in television.

"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."

Barker began his national television career in 1956 as the host of "Truth or Consequences." He first appeared on "Price" on Sept. 4, 1972 and has been the face of the show ever since.


A CBS prime-time special celebrating the show's longevity and Barker's five decades on TV was already under way, a network spokesman said.

He said he'd take on a movie role if the right one came along, but filmmakers, take note: "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."

But when it comes to saying his final TV goodbye, Barker said he'll do it the same way he does each day on "Price": "Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered."
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Hat's off to bob. Those of us of (ahem) a "certain age" look to him as someone who's always been there, from when we were kids, teens, college students, adults, and now crowding into a less comfy middle age.

I put bob in the same league as johnny carson and barbara walters - people who were able to maintain a broadcasting career over half a century.

Even though I work days and never see 'price is right', I'll still miss him.

 

Originally Posted By gadzuux

Sorry for the double-post, that's just how choked up I am.

Let's make this one the thread.

 

Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan

>>Those of us of (ahem) a "certain age" look to him as someone who's always been there, from when we were kids, teens, college students, adults, and now crowding into a less comfy middle age.<<

Yep. I rarely see the show but it's nice knowing it's there with Bob at the helm. I'll miss him, too.

 

Originally Posted By avromark

Hey what was that line about pets again?

If he leaves will the 70's camp go with him?

Best of luck to Bob in his retirement.

 

Originally Posted By Shooba

I think everyone has watched The Price is Right at some point in their lives. It's the end of an era to be sure.

Maybe I'll watch the next time I'm on vacation, for old times sake.

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

YAY! The show will be rid of all that neuter and spay propoganda! yay!

Just Kidding!


It's a toss up for me who is the perverbial game show host, but I would still have to give the gold to Killian...I mean Richard Dawson.

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

I DO watch the show, and I WILL miss Bob!

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

Anyone ever see Happy Gilmore?

 

Originally Posted By avromark

Maybe the Nurmi did, (and Tiggerdis_ etc), it was partially filmed by them. Partially the state over from I57. Partially by all our Bay area LPers, and partially by the largest Disney resort.

 

Originally Posted By avromark

Oh and pixie etc, since it was also shot in the town JR was shot in

 

Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs

I guess my fantasy of a TPIR LP Meet will never take place...lol... it would have been perfect: the ENTIRE audience would have been full of LPers...

 

Originally Posted By threeundertwo

Where will those girls find employment now? They have such specific skills. My heart goes out to them.

 

Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs

Well, duhhh... they'll become Hef's new "Girls Next Door." One of his current ones was born in December of '79 so she will be retired soon, lol.


Nobody puts threeundertwo in the corner.

 

Originally Posted By LacyBelle

Could those girls get jobs on Deal or No Deal? The skill set is fairly comparable.

 

Originally Posted By gadzuux

You think it's easy to look good in a swimsuit and high heels? Definitely not a look for beginners!

 

Originally Posted By Shooba

Just because Bob Barker is retiring doesn't mean that Barker's Beauties won't continue on with a new host.

Unless his contract stipulates that he gets to take them home as a parting prize or something...

 

Originally Posted By gadzuux

I've always wondered why they use sexy women models on a show watched primarily by other women? Wouldn't you think they'd have some hunky chippendales guys?

 

Originally Posted By avromark

Or maybe Bob's older brothers

Don't forget to spay or neuter your wife, I mean cats and dogs.

 

Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy

Maybe that's just it, gadzuux...maybe they figure they're a hit with "women 18-49" or whatever that "hot" demographic, and they're trying to rope in more male viewers.

Me, I'd just be thrilled to have my very own Plinko game.

 

Originally Posted By avromark

Preparation-H, a great cream for all you Austin Power lovers out there, Preparation-H. The price we have listed here is 19.99, is the actual retail price of Preparation-H higher or lower?