4 months away from making it to 100.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw4AdwA0u5s
Always liked the Price Is Right. He was well missed after retiring.
Plus his show: The Truth or Consequences where I remember he had the legendary voice actor: Mel Blanc imitations on his show perform some of his Warner Brothers cartoon voices like Bugs Bunny to name one.
The snow day hero of many of our youths.
Spent many sick/snow days watching him. RIP to the GOAT of daytime television.
Quote from: LM117 on August 26, 2023, 01:07:51 PM
4 months away from making it to 100.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/)
He wins the prize for closest to 100 without going over.
Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on August 26, 2023, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: LM117 on August 26, 2023, 01:07:51 PM
4 months away from making it to 100.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/)
He wins the prize for closest to 100 without going over.
:-D :clap: :-D :clap: :-D :clap: :-D :clap:
(Edited to add: Evidently Betty White was closer. Still a great line.)
Quote from: 1995hoo on August 26, 2023, 01:28:43 PM
The snow day hero of many of our youths.
Except for Happy Gilmore. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QJiAK-s5a0
The backdrop of summer lunch times.
I hope nobody called him to "C'mon down!"
Sad news to hear, grew up watching him host The Price is Right when I was younger.
Actor Jimmy Weldon died in July he was also 99 would have been 100 in September.
Betty White missed 100 years by 17 days.
Quote from: GaryV on August 26, 2023, 03:26:45 PM
I hope nobody called him to "C'mon down!"
Probably Johnny Olson said to him upon his death “ Come on up! Your the next in line to see Saint Peter!”
I saw some of Bob Barker's final years on The Price Is Right before he was replaced by Drew Carey in 2007. I watched some Drew Carey-hosted episodes for a while, before losing interest in the game show, and switching to the Maury Povich Show.
Just as long as they don't bury him in a fur coat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqk1-q8gXcY
My wife and I went to a taping of The Price is Right in, I believe, 2005. We weren't called on down, but it was one of the favorite moments of my life just to be there. We were seated in row 5 directly behind contestants row. In this screenshot, we are the two at the top of the pic, directly in the center.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53143282967_b8a92f0bb1_m.jpg)
While it is very sad to hear of his passing, it's a blessing by God we've gotten to know Bob for this long at all through multiple generations. Now, awaiting in heaven's boardroom is the love of his life, Dorthy Jo for that sweet reunion, and Johnny Olsen to make the call to "C'mon in!" The sound stage that borne his namesake will truly never be the same without him. (Even before all the remodeling at Television City is done.)
A champion to the cause of defending the welfare of Earth's endangered creatures, long may his legacy continue for years to come.
Quote from: Ted$8roadFan on August 26, 2023, 01:31:56 PM
Spent many sick/snow days watching him. RIP to the GOAT of daytime television.
Yep. Used to watch it with my grandpa when I was a kid.
Recently I learned that he has a street in Springfield, MO, named after him. And it passes by his alma mater, Drury University.
^^ and a city in New Mexico named after his first show, Truth and Consequences.
We just watched Perfect Bid on Netflix. It's a documentary about the time that guy bid the exact amount on the Showcase and it talks about a guy in the audience who was somewhat of a real-life Rain Man when it came to memorizing the prices. Interesting short film, if perhaps maybe mildly creepy when it comes to his desire to kiss Holly Hallstrom.
Quote from: Henry on August 28, 2023, 09:33:13 PM
Recently I learned that he has a street in Springfield, MO, named after him. And it passes by his alma mater, Drury University.
Here it is:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53149926218_c185aa8802.jpg)
A few blocks from the sign is this billboard graphic displayed in his honor:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53148852967_2d602a3a65.jpg)
I was a huge fan of Truth Or Consequences. Price Is Right is disappointing by comparison. After Match Game, I would often just watch the instructional programs on PBS because there's nothing better on daytime television. (What? Go outside and play?)
Stu Shostack is a big fan of Bob Barker. His latest show was recorded last weekend, posted on Wednesday, and I didn't get a chance to watch it until Sunday. I wondered what the chances were that he would mention Mr. Barker, and he did, mentioning that Bob is 99 and Stu hoped he would make it to 100. :-(
I've been watching Price Is Right since my earliest memory; in fact I was told it was my first TV show I've ever watched. I never thought I'd ever see the day without Bob Barker. He put the show in mainstream culture; it is the only morning game show that still remaining in the morning live TV today. I'll never forget the morning game show lineup back in the day when I was growing up; it made every morning worth waking up.
Having said that, I firmly believe the show has been in even greater hands since Drew Carey took over; I am probably in the minority opinion when I say I like Drew even better.
For those interested, CBS will air a Bob Barker tribute show this Thursday night at 8:00 EDT.
Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on August 26, 2023, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: LM117 on August 26, 2023, 01:07:51 PM
4 months away from making it to 100.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/)
He wins the prize for closest to 100 without going over.
Well done!
Cause of death was Alzheimer's.
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/price-right-host-bob-barker-died-alzheimers-disease-rcna103559 (https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/price-right-host-bob-barker-died-alzheimers-disease-rcna103559)
Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on August 26, 2023, 01:40:13 PM
Quote from: LM117 on August 26, 2023, 01:07:51 PM
4 months away from making it to 100.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-barker-dies-age-99-the-price-is-right-host/)
He wins the prize for closest to 100 without going over.
Uh.... Betty White.... Born: January 17, 1922, Died: December 31, 2021
Bob Barker... Born: December 12, 1923, Died: August 26, 2023
Although I do understand where the origin of the joke came from.... this ain't
Match Game.
Others on this list include Zsa Zsa Gabor, Prince Philip, Billy Graham and Coah John Wooden:
https://thelistwire.usatoday.com/lists/betty-white-and-more-celebrities-who-died-at-age-99/
Quote from: Henry on September 06, 2023, 10:04:10 PM
Others on this list include Zsa Zsa Gabor, Prince Philip, Billy Graham and Coah John Wooden:
https://thelistwire.usatoday.com/lists/betty-white-and-more-celebrities-who-died-at-age-99/
And June Foray.
A pleasant memory of Bob Barker interacting with a contestant and a malfunctioning pricing game board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QezIBLK5WHg
On the other side of the "100" line, I remember that Eubie Blake was about 5 days past his 100th birthday when he died in 1983.
All I'll say about Barker is that I much preferred Truth or Consequences.
Quote from: In_Correct on September 08, 2023, 10:29:08 PM
A pleasant memory of Bob Barker interacting with a contestant and a malfunctioning pricing game board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QezIBLK5WHg
Another one when Adam Sandler when on the stage of the Price is Right, still Bob Barker was very sport to do a cameo on Happy Gilmore as well as doing a re-match. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l6CePBNRXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QJiAK-s5a0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI7NXpw8jFY