Posted on 09/08/2006 9:20:54 AM PDT by Millee
Television's iron man continues to forge on.
Bob Barker will start his 35th season as the host of "The Price Is Right" on Sept. 18.
Johnny Carson once held the record for continuous tenure with the same show: 29 years. Barker broke it in 2002. And Merv Griffin's game-show classics "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" are years behind "Price," the longest-running game show in TV history.
Barker's approach, like the show's set, has remained essentially unchanged since he arrived Sept. 4, 1972 to host what was then called "The New Price Is Right": wholesome, playful and family friendly.
He's weathered some challenges along the way, including the death of his wife (and producer), Dorothy Jo, in 1981 and a sexual harassment lawsuit filed (and later dropped) by one of the show's models in 1994.
But even in this era of endless channel choices and increasing fascination with the shocking and salacious, Barker and "Price" maintain an upbeat, timeless charm.
The 82-year-old talked with The Associated Press about the secrets of his lasting appeal and what he's got planned for the next 35 years
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LOL. My favorite moment of Barker.
"The Price is WRONG, B!tch!"
Is he still playing footsy with the hand models?
72 and chasing the models!
I have long argued that Bob Barker has the best job in the world. He is a class act.
Any time you want me to take your place, Bob, just let me know!
Game show host since 1956.
Make sure you spay and neuter your models. 8-)
You'd think he'd find a better calling in life. "Been there, done that".
I mean, the girl jumping up and down out of her tube top happened a long time ago. He should've left on a high note.
Tear jerker!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF9IO-TYpvM
I'm guessing that isn't work safe. Does she give her all?
When I was a kid they used to give out $100 bills for getting the price of a product exactly right. If the contestant was a man, Bob would reach into his pocket, pull out the bill, and hand it to the man. If the contestant was a woman, she got to stick her hand in his pocket and fish out the bill. I have a feeling ol' Bob can't get away with that any more.
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