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Bob Barker - Dead at 99
'The Price is Right' Host Bob Barker Dead at 99 (tmz.com)
Bob Barker, the iconic American game show host and animal rights activist, has died ... TMZ has learned. Barker died at his home Saturday morning in L.A. His rep tells TMZ Bob died of natural causes. The longtime host of "The Price Is Right" actually got his start in game shows after legendary producer Ralph Edwards discovered him while listening to Bob's radio show and hired him for TV. Barker started off hosting the iconic hit, "Truth or Consequences" back in 1956, on which he starred until 1975. He also hosted a number of other game shows and programs over the years, including "Dream Girl of '67," "Tattletales," 'Miss Universe,' and most famously ... "The Price is Right," which he produced and hosted until 2007. |
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He got the closest to 100 without going over. :( RIP Mr. Barker, I watched a hell of a lot of Price is Right as a kid.
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:( RIP The Price is Right is one of the first TV shows I remember watching in my grandmother's kitchen. Standard fare as a kid when home sick from school.
I could never get into it without him. |
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Yep. It was a summer vacation tradition as a kid to watch The Price is Right in the early afternoon.
He was always his best when he got exasperated when contestants didn’t know what the hell they were doing. :lol: I haven’t watched the show since he retired. RIP Bob. And remember to have your pets spayed or neutered. |
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Bummer. Talked about him for the first time in ages yesterday while scrolling through FAST Channels on Plex (there's one that's nothing but old Price is Right episodes). Will have to watch one for old times sake.
Edit: :lol: at new cars being $7357 |
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Wow, I saw a tweet about Bob still being alive like 2 days ago. Nice jinx.
Edit : Here it is. 5 days ago. |
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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
(Post 14314864)
Yep. It was a summer vacation tradition as a kid to watch The Price is Right in the early afternoon.
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I don’t know anyone my age who could tell a story of their childhood without mentioning watching The Price is Right with their grandmother.
Originally Posted by cultshock
(Post 14314884)
The silly thing in retrospect is that we were trying to play along at home when neither of us had any fucking idea how much groceries cost, we were kids. :lol:
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There was something about the way he comported himself as a host so that he seemed like a True Gentleman.
My brother and I used to watch Bob on TPIR most mornings during the summer times. :rip: |
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Happy Gilmore MUST deliver his eulogy!!
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Just saw it on CNN. Can't believe he lived that long just one year short of 100.
:rip: Bob Barker |
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One of the all time great game show hosts. Made it appear smooth and effortless and always ready with a funny quip when needed. It was always fun to see him ace the Hole in One game and then of course years later he had that memorable role in Happy Gilmore.
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Originally Posted by dom56
(Post 14314905)
Just saw it on CNN. Can't believe he lived that long just one year short of 100.
:rip: Bob Barker |
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He got the closest to 100 without going over. |
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Originally Posted by cultshock
(Post 14314838)
He got the closest to 100 without going over. :( RIP Mr. Barker, I watched a hell of a lot of Price is Right as a kid.
I loved Price is Right and he was a big reason. He will be missed. |
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Originally Posted by RichC2
(Post 14314913)
A little under 4 months from being 100.
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Originally Posted by Meathead
(Post 14314846)
:( RIP The Price is Right is one of the first TV shows I remember watching in my grandmother's kitchen.
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Originally Posted by dom56
(Post 14314905)
Can't believe he lived that long just one year short of 100.
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I watched a heck of a lot of Price is Right as a kid when I was stuck at home as a kid either being sick or on days there was no school during the week.
He's a legend when it comes to game shows. RIP. 99 is a hell of a long run. I saw on ET that he never remarried after his wife passed away in 1981. But, he did have a girlfriend of 40 years until his passing. So I take some solace that he wasn't alone when he passed. https://people.com/who-is-nancy-burn...%20years%20old. |
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Nothing beat staying home sick from school in the late 90s/early 00s and getting to watch The Price Is Right while eating chicken
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It was on at 10 AM so for a long time that was my standard wake-up time on days I didn’t have school. I’ve since gotten lazier and slept later however.
The Price is Right DVD set is great, just wish it included the original commercials. |
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Thanks for the entertainment, Bob. Best game show host ever.
I discovered the Barker Era TPiR channel on PlutoTV and Roku Channel about a month ago. Watched a lot of the 1980s classic episodes. |
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I can't even imagine how hard it must be to guess the MSRP of 1985 cars and dishwashers. :lol:
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Originally Posted by Red Dog
(Post 14315231)
I discovered the Barker Era TPiR channel on PlutoTV and Roku Channel about a month ago. Watched a lot of the 1980s classic episodes.
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 14315266)
I can't even imagine how hard it must be to guess the MSRP of 1985 cars and dishwashers. :lol:
The funny thing is back then they really didn't do many Japanese/foreign cars (you would see Honda motorcycles but no Honda cars) - maybe an Izuzu now and then. Also Renault. |
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I :lol: every damn time
If you're short on time, just FF to the 4:00 mark and go from there. |
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Holy shit that was funny.
Price is Right was such a fantastic game show. Everyone was really excited and happy, and everyone seemed to really support the other contestants. Bob Barker was a supremely fun host, a great personality, and was truly an enjoyment to watch. I'm glad he made it to 99, and hope his time after retirement was awesome. |
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Ten Chances was always one of the tougher games. Even when 4 of the 5 were for the car in the 80's But great clip. That's even post-Rod Roddy. Bob was so great. To put up with that.
I would love a YT loop of Bob trying to explain the Blank Check game. |
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I have fond memories watching The Price is Right, Barker had the perfect demeanor and charm for a game show host. Easily my favorite over Sajak and Trebek. The show was not the same once he left. Rest in peace to a legend.
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CBS will air a special tomorrow "The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker", honoring the life and career of the legendary game show host and animal rights activist at 8pm.
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Originally Posted by JeffTheAlpaca
(Post 14316625)
CBS will air a special tomorrow "The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker", honoring the life and career of the legendary game show host and animal rights activist at 8pm.
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Originally Posted by Deftones
(Post 14316631)
I wonder how long they have had that in the can. :lol:
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I used to stay with my Grandparents during summer break when I was a kid. The Price is Right was must-see TV. Barker made the show fun for everyone. I haven't watched it since he retired. RIP.
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Lol I've been on the PIR channel way too much this week.
https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5f7791b8...rrer=copy-link |
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I'm watching the tribute show now. Love the footage from the original "New" TPiR debut.
Spoiler:
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...and I never have seen the Original Wheel (debuted in 1975), when they went to an hour format.
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Originally Posted by Deftones
(Post 14316631)
I wonder how long they have had that in the can. :lol:
I was thinking maybe it was something they aired in the past and just repackaged with a new Drew Carey opening? |
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Of course, the beginning of that "Joy" clip brought this to mind:
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Originally Posted by JeffTheAlpaca
(Post 14316625)
CBS will air a special tomorrow "The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker", honoring the life and career of the legendary game show host and animal rights activist at 8pm.
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 14315266)
I can't even imagine how hard it must be to guess the MSRP of 1985 cars and dishwashers. :lol:
Saw the special this morning...Amazing the first Showcase Showdown winner was only off by four bucks! Barker made a reference to the previous TPIR in 1956. I saw those shows on BUZZR, the show was so much different back then... |
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