[Christopher Jon]

Next year Mr.Barker will no longer be reminding us to spay or neuter our pets; at least not on The Price Is Right. As many here know Mr.Barker is a very good friend to animals. He says he will be devoting his time to helping out animals rights groups.

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...d=968332188492

 

[IamJen]

I can not tell you how much I loved this show when I was little. It was this goofy tradition to watch it most days with my dad. My sister and I argued all the time about which was the best game. She went for the ever popular Plinko, while I preferred "Switcheroo" with the price tags and the big-ass buzzer. (we both liked the mountain climber though, especially when he fell off the mt. peak).

He's done a lot of work with pet welfare.

 

[GhostUser]

I will cry. Honestly.

 

[Amy SF]

Quote:

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.''

This cracked me up.

 

[Christopher Jon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amy SF

This cracked me up.

As a heterosexual male I would hazard to say that Mr.Barker has aged quite gracefully.

And up to a few years ago he was still bangin' the Price is Right models.

 

[IamJen]

Oh my.

I was explaining to IS this evening, the slice of Americana that is The Price is Right, and mentioned the Barbie Doll models. It's definitely not the most pc of shows.

 

[sushi8kat]

You used to watch this when you were little... This show is STILL the highlight of my afternoons on the rare occasion that I watch TV back at my parents house. I remember the last time I watched it I was actually wondering when Bob was going to call it quits. I wonder who is going to take over for him. It's going to be a very hard position to fill.

 

[Rotting]

Its a good news/bad news story. Barker is leaving the Price is Right, but he'll have more time to work on animal rights issues. He may be doing a movie, but he won't do nude scenes. I don't know what to think.

 

[Tuffenoughtoroc]

Good for him. Although it is weird how he is leaving the Price is Right. It won't be the same. *sigh*

 

[Thalia]

I liked him in Happy Gilmore.

 

[shaved_women]

He's a good man and loves animals. He stopped hosting beauty pageants after they refused his request to stop giving furs to winners. I liked Plinko the best, too.

 

[GhostUser]

My Mom told me about this...She was upset..she loves the show been watching it forever..hehe..Funny I have only seen it a few times and never from the beginning...hehe...love that BB is sooo into animal issues and mentions spay and neutering daily...I liked him in Happy Gilmore too...Thanx for the info about beauty pagents I had no idea and respect him sooo much for that.

 

[shaved_women]

Yep, found out about it in USA Today and thought I'd share with VB when I saw this thread. You're welcome.

 

[Michael]

The Top 10 Things Well Miss About Bob Barker

http://www.bestweekever.tv/2006/11/0...ut-bob-barker/

 

[GhostUser]

When is his last show?

 

[IamJen]

The last show is in June, according the USA Today.

Thanks for posting the link, Michael. The "fake out" trick still makes me giggle, even as a grown up.

 

[GhostUser]

Ooh good. I still have time to gather my strength.

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10. The $100 bill he kept in his pocket. When someone in the opening game bid the exact right price, Bob would reach into his pocket and produce a reward of 100 bucks. So Grandfatherly, so warm. We imagine the bill smells like Werther's Originals and pipe tobacco.

Werther's Originals and pipe tobacco.

 

[lauratiara]

Man, i think he is awesome. He is a hardcore ARA, not some lame parishilton/drewbarrymore welfarist, wannabe pesudo-activist.