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dwp49423 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,356 Points:1,668,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2005 11:06:29 PM Ignore dwp49423 Report Abuse Any one else a huge fan of, as my college roommate called it, "Barker's Bonzana"? -I was known to arrange college classes around TPIR's 11-12 ET time slot. -The above roommate and I were so known in the our building for having TPIR on that on the morning of April 19, 1995, the sounds from the TV that morning caught the attention of many people in our building. -Days that I go in late I still watch TPIR, much to the dismay of my 4 year old who would rather watch Dora or Lazytown. Season 34 premieres Sept 19.

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Any one else a huge fan of, as my college roommate called it, "Barker's Bonzana"?

-I was known to arrange college classes around TPIR's 11-12 ET time slot.
-The above roommate and I were so known in the our building for having TPIR on that on the morning of April 19, 1995, the sounds from the TV that morning caught the attention of many people in our building.
-Days that I go in late I still watch TPIR, much to the dismay of my 4 year old who would rather watch Dora or Lazytown.
Season 34 premieres Sept 19.

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C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,639 Points:2,353,255 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2008 5:27:11 PM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Already, Fremantle has dipped their hands too deep into the cookie jar. According to Golden-Road.net, with several new shows already taped, there has been rule changes to Punch-a-Bunch, Check Game, Make Your Mark, the big wheel, and 3 Strikes-twice! While Bob leaving was inevitable, and Drew has been good or bad (depending on your point of view), Fremantle firing longtime producer Roger Dobkowitz and tinkering with the show too much could be TPIR's undoing. The changes to "3 Strikes" has upset me the most since it's one of my favorite games.
homerj281 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,092 Points:370,345 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2008 7:35:06 AM Ignore homerj281 Report Abuse I don't make it a priority to watch anymore. It's just not the same. If I am flipping by, I might stop and watch for a few minutes. BTW, The comedian that "irvingcohen" refers to (on the second page of comments) is Dane Cook. You can find that routine on You Tube.
Canadagirl Veteran Author Toronto Posts:420 Points:13,015 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2008 12:47:29 PM Ignore Canadagirl Report Abuse I agree with 1000Miles. Its painful to watch, so I don't bother anymore [Edited by: Canadagirl at 8/14/2008 12:47:55 PM EST]
comet63 Champion Author Long Island Posts:9,328 Points:820,860 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2008 9:21:15 PM Ignore comet63 Report Abuse Drew Carey does a great job. Rod Roddy was the man!
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,639 Points:2,353,255 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2008 5:13:48 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Drew didn't bother me. But now I'm worried about what will become of the show now that Fremantle fired Roger Dobkowitz, their longtime producer.
DADDYDOG Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:48,865 Points:2,779,525 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2008 12:08:15 AM Ignore DADDYDOG Report Abuse I'm ready for season 37
DADDYDOG Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:48,865 Points:2,779,525 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2008 12:07:53 AM Ignore DADDYDOG Report Abuse Drew Carey is an excellent person. He talks too fast. Needs to slow down. And if he also lose weight, he will resemble a lot like Bill Cullen who was the original host of The Price Is Right.
1000Miles Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,198 Points:636,980 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2008 12:05:03 AM Ignore 1000Miles Report Abuse I didn't miss an episode from 1986-2006 - Drew Carey sucks.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,639 Points:2,353,255 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2007 5:24:28 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Monday's show was the 7th show that Drew taped. Yesterday's was the first. I don't know why CBS decided to change the order of the airings, other than Monday was a perfect show. I think we need to give Drew time to get comfortable with the show and the games. Monday's show felt a little awkward, probably because it was rushed after a long playing of "It's In the Bag" (which was also a problem when Bob hosted). He seemed more in his element in yesterday's show. I think that by 2008, we'll know for sure what kind of a direction TPIR will take.
homerj281 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,092 Points:370,345 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2007 1:53:47 PM Ignore homerj281 Report Abuse Drew's style will be different than Bob's, no doubt about that. I think he needs to get a little more comfortable with the games (explaining rules) and try to shed the feeling that he is on "Bob's Turf." It's Drew's show now, he should make of it what he wants. And he shouldn't talk/shout into the microphone so loudly. I thought today's episode went a lot better than yesterday's.
bongobro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:14,720 Points:2,351,465 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2007 5:19:49 PM Ignore bongobro Report Abuse stanleynem, fancy meeting you here! Here are the highlights... Decor is a more "soothing" blue and green, rather than the star-spangled red, yellow and white of the late Bob Barker era... Theme and general music are much the same, except it's been re-recorded and it's heavier on percussion (drumset) than before (leave it to me to notice it!)--almost has a drumline feel to it. Drew's style is more "buddy, buddy" than Bob Barker--seems like every other word with the male contestants was "buddy." With female contestants, he may be the latest sex symbol (all of them were screaming like he was a rock star!)... All six contestants won their on-stage prizes (an auspicious start for Drew, because it was the 77th "clean sweep" since the hour-long PIR debuted). Not sure if I heard it right, but I think both Showcase finalists hit $1.00 on the big wheel. And finally! (as Rich Fields would say) Drew closed the show with his own take on Bob Barker's famous "have your pets spayed or neutered." Only with him it was "spay or neuter your pets." It's a judgment call, but I think Drew will grow into Bob Barker's shoes...
stanleynem Champion Author Worcester Posts:6,072 Points:683,250 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2007 11:44:13 AM Ignore stanleynem Report Abuse Today is the first broadcast of a Drew Carey-hosted TPIR show. Forgot to tape it.
1studman Champion Author El Paso Posts:10,148 Points:2,072,845 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2007 2:31:59 AM Ignore 1studman Report Abuse The show might be the same with Drew
Chazzer Champion Author Nevada Posts:16,392 Points:3,361,180 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Oct 10, 2007 10:25:27 AM Ignore Chazzer Report Abuse Used to watch it when my motherinlaw lived with us many years ago. Blah! Think Drew Carey will sink the show.
dwp49423 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,356 Points:1,668,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2007 9:55:23 PM Ignore dwp49423 Report Abuse 2 weeks and counting. honestly don't think Drew will be that bad now that I've seen him host Power of Ten.
bongobro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:14,720 Points:2,351,465 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 29, 2007 9:12:09 PM Ignore bongobro Report Abuse CBS is running promos which include Drew Carey's trademark glass frames... first air date of the "new new" Price is Right is Monday, October 15... ...wonder if the Showcases will start including trips to Cleveland or if they will replace one of Barker's Beauties with Mimi from his oldest show? all kidding aside, I wish him the best...but I wonder if TPIR will jump the shark and crash like the Mountain Climber game?
dwp49423 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,356 Points:1,668,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2007 1:58:49 PM Ignore dwp49423 Report Abuse Also, having Sandler host would definitely drive the TV-G rating to TV-PG if not TV-14. It's a show my kids love watching with me when we're all home and I don't need to worry about them seeing or hearing anything I wouldn't want them to.
uggreene Champion Author Charlotte Posts:10,815 Points:2,322,835 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2007 12:42:41 PM Ignore uggreene Report Abuse Sandler doing a daily job? I just don't see it. Though it would be funny and ironic.
carolina79 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:6,185 Points:1,139,340 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2007 1:01:52 PM Ignore carolina79 Report Abuse like Carey but still say Sandler should have hosted "the price is wrong bitch."
uggreene Champion Author Charlotte Posts:10,815 Points:2,322,835 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2007 12:33:29 PM Ignore uggreene Report Abuse Rosie would have been a good choice a few years ago. The Rosie of today, I would delete CBS from my presets if they had chosen her.
PICKLEHIMER Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,343 Points:489,635 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 2:51:39 PM Ignore PICKLEHIMER Report Abuse if it had been rosie i would never watch it..
NISKYMOM Champion Author Albany Posts:1,373 Points:121,530 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 2:20:55 PM Ignore NISKYMOM Report Abuse I like Drew Carey, but I don't know if he'll be the right fit. We'll see, I guess..
dwp49423 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,356 Points:1,668,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 9:34:14 AM Ignore dwp49423 Report Abuse One thing I forgot to mention (besides Bergeron as host of Dancing With The Stars) is Carey is only 49. Which means if he were to host TPIR to the age where Barker retired (83), the show will be in season 70. Obviously steep odds but if one looks at soap operas, it is possible. Each of the three networks has at least one soap beyond 40 years on air. And CBS's Guiding Light is the granddaddy of them all. 15 years on radio followed by 55 years on TV, making it the longest consecutively produced series of any genre. (info from Wikipedia) Something tells me Bob's "Help Control The Pet Population" close will be replaced with something about libraries.
galah Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,698 Points:27,060 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 9:00:19 AM Ignore galah Report Abuse Much as i like Drew, not so sure he can fill those shoes. It is all image. Bob set the standard.
uggreene Champion Author Charlotte Posts:10,815 Points:2,322,835 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 7:48:23 AM Ignore uggreene Report Abuse When I first heard the rumors about Drew Carey, I thought it was a perfect fit. Different enough from Bob Barker as not to draw comparisons, but young enough to attract a new audience. Hopefully they'll update the show a little bit.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,639 Points:2,353,255 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 7:05:07 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Good luck Drew on your new endeavor! His hosting experience was with "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and he'll get more "training" with "The Power of 10". I'm not really a fan of his and I've hardly watched his shows, but I'll reserve judgement of his hosting of TPIR until at least 6 months into season 36. At last, the search is over!
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,322 Points:1,945,040 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 6:49:12 AM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse Ahh, I was wondering when talk of the overexposed and overrated Ryan Seacrest would come up. I would not watch with him hosting anymore than I would have if it had been Rosie O'Donnell.
stanleynem Champion Author Worcester Posts:6,072 Points:683,250 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2007 12:44:34 AM Ignore stanleynem Report Abuse My bet is that the Drew Carey TPIR will chug along for the first few months on the curiosity factor. After that, who knows? He already is slated to host a CBS-produced primetime gameshow, so that caught the producers' eyes. I thought Bergeron has hitched his star to Dancing With The Stars, another ABC property. Comedians doing game shows makes sense. Go all the way back to Groucho Marx's You Bet Your Life. The only other category for potential emcees are radio disc jockeys. Bob Eubanks comes to mind, or Dick Clark. Only a matter of time before the ubiquitous Ryan Seacrest surfaces as a game show host. Insert joke here...
dwp49423 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,356 Points:1,668,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2007 10:44:35 PM Ignore dwp49423 Report Abuse For those who haven't heard, Drew Carey has been offered the job as replacement host. Seems like an unknown in the game show world but most of the greats are either deceased or not too far behind Barker in age. Peter Tomarken is dead, Tom Kennedy is 80. Tom Bergeron was surprising not considered but considering how associated TPIR is with CBS and AFV with ABC, it becomes understandable why he wasn't considered. If the air schedule holds true as it did under Barker, Season 36 and Drew will start airing the Monday AFTER Labor Day. Shall be interesting-just hope ratings don't nose dive to the point of cancellation.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,639 Points:2,353,255 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2007 11:21:18 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Thank God that Rosie O'Fata** is out! I can't think of a worse replacement for Bob. She is an utterly charmless, confrontational, bigmouth and would've been a horrible choice!
capt93 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,389 Points:1,222,880 Joined:Jan 2003	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2007 7:41:29 AM Ignore capt93 Report Abuse Well Rosie says she turned it down, but I have to wonder if it was ever really offered. She would have killed the show, I know I wouldn't have watched it. Its going to be hard to replace BB. I was listening to one of the local radio shows the other day, and they were asking for BB stories, one lady called in and said that from what she could tell, he was a real tough one to work with! I still loved the show though.
uggreene Champion Author Charlotte Posts:10,815 Points:2,322,835 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2007 6:32:56 PM Ignore uggreene Report Abuse Rosie would chase viewers away from TPIR. I don't think we'll see Rosie hosting that position.
byrock Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:19,436 Points:3,469,945 Joined:Mar 2002	Message Posted: Jun 25, 2007 2:50:18 PM Ignore byrock Report Abuse The show is on Re-runs for the summer so you can still watch Bob all summer.. Rosie was allegedly being interviewed for the job.. but now it sounds like she does not want to move to LA so it looks like that is over.. I would rather see someone younger like Todd Newton who used to be on GSN or maybe someone like Martin Short.. I would imagine they have who they want but just are waiting for the right time to announce it.. whoever they pick/picked will have to learn at least the basics of all the games by September..
kelligreeneyes Rookie Author Missouri Posts:28 Points:17,060 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2007 10:01:07 PM Ignore kelligreeneyes Report Abuse isn't rosie odonell taking over hosting this show???? i heard something of that sort on the radio
PDan Sophomore Author Michigan Posts:130 Points:26,820 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2007 10:39:43 PM Ignore PDan Report Abuse You know the show was fun when I waas a kid. I liked to watch all the neato prizes and the fun as **** games. It was cool, but like most things good it must come to an end. The last time that I watched the PIR was about four years ago. This was about the time that BB got really strange, with his comments. Then he just could not control himself anymore with his comments. I do think that Rosie would be the end of the show. All we need is another dyke that can't stop a flood. Not that I am agiasnt GLB people, just Rosie. I would hope that Lopez got the job. He is really talented.
cavelierattitud Veteran Author British Columbia Posts:403 Points:27,185 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2007 7:43:15 PM Ignore cavelierattitud Report Abuse hopefully, Rosie won't go on that will be the end of the show, if they want someone, I've heard Mario Lopez's name tossed around, he generally appeals to the young as well as the older (dimples work) They need someone younger look how long Bob lasted on it. Hopefully the show won't die because he's not on it Hope the producers make the right host
MstrKink Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:24,131 Points:1,854,965 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2007 10:18:57 AM Ignore MstrKink Report Abuse I would say they choose someone who is slightly older (where talking around Chuck Woolery's age).
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,322 Points:1,945,040 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2007 8:13:21 AM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse The show is on hiatus now. They are not airing new episodes. If they're airing the show at all, it's re-runs of older episodes. Meantime, they're looking for a new host, and Rosie O'Donnell is being considered, from all rumors. If she's the host, the show will be done within a couple of years.
Notgreen Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,157 Points:2,683,690 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2007 5:24:54 AM Ignore Notgreen Report Abuse I hear there is a Rosie rumor.
gina18 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,640 Points:1,755,720 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2007 3:31:43 PM Ignore gina18 Report Abuse No one has been chosen to replace Mr. Barker yet, they just aired his final show last week.
RoadRager8 Veteran Author New York City Posts:316 Points:101,340 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2007 2:56:53 PM Ignore RoadRager8 Report Abuse Does anyone know who IS hosting now??? I haven't watched the show in years but haven't heard about any new hosts. Just curious about what they're doing right now since the final episode was Friday.
dwp49423 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,356 Points:1,668,940 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2007 9:11:56 AM Ignore dwp49423 Report Abuse Completely agree Rosie as host would be the show's deathnail. Cannot CBS is even considering her.
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,322 Points:1,945,040 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2007 7:31:41 AM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse All the best to you Mr. Barker and may your retirement be everything you wished for, and more. As for the Mr. Barker's successor, please don't bring on Rosie O'Donnell. I like "The Price is Right", but, I couldn't watch it with her as host.
ntxdriver All-Star Author San Antonio Posts:684 Points:148,535 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2007 12:18:06 AM Ignore ntxdriver Report Abuse Thanks for all the years on TPIR, Mr. Barker. Enjoy your time off.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,920 Points:3,334,425 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2006 6:23:59 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse On the showcase Friday morning {the 24th} the second showcase had an exercise room consisting of an electronic exercise bike, a universal gym and a treadmill. The other prize was a trip to Fiji. The STUPID guy bid $26,000. I would have bid $12,000. The price was a little over $14,000 so he went WAY over and the top winner who bid on the first showcase {a lady} won a Ford F-150 4 X 2 p/u along with a Grandfather clock and a washer & dryer. [Edited by: DRIVESFAST at 3/25/2006 6:24:26 AM EST]
Load Champion Author Wyoming Posts:15,922 Points:2,982,980 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2006 10:46:59 PM Ignore Load Report Abuse use to like it and I still watch bits and pieces while I'm at the gym but I wonder if its rigged.
Jennijen Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,400 Points:2,018,780 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2006 3:24:08 PM Ignore Jennijen Report Abuse I love the show, but I'm never at home to see it- gotta work 9-5! I love PLINKO, and I always liked the little miniture golf game.
Modor Champion Author Iowa Posts:1,069 Points:480,095 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2006 10:43:02 PM Ignore Modor Report Abuse Wrong. Barker just signed a new 5 year contract (renewed in 1 year intervals).
MstrKink Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:24,131 Points:1,854,965 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2006 7:38:00 PM Ignore MstrKink Report Abuse I think this is the last year of that show.
berta Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:6,265 Points:369,570 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2006 2:28:57 PM Ignore berta Report Abuse The Price is Right is my favorite game show. I have been watching it for many years, and I don't think the Price is Right would be the same without Bob Braker as the Host. I love his qorky sense of humor. Someday I would to go on his show :)