Bob Barker swears and predicts the death of TV

January 19, 11:09 AM

What was it that Louis XV predicted of the fate of France after his demise? Apres moi, le deluge? Bob Barker, the legendary host of The Price Is Right took the stage on Thursday (Jan. 18) at the TCA press tour to proclaim nearly the same thing.

Asked of CBS' plans for his replacement, Barker's response was quick.

"You haven't been told? When I leave, not only is The Price is Right ending, all television is ending."

In addition to proving that Barker has an endless reserve of slow unfolding annecdotes from his 50 years in television, the session proved that the venerable personality loves a slow tease and he likes the word "b*tch."

Hey Bob Barker, why do college students love Bob Barker so much?

I think Happy Gilmore helped a little. I don't want to say a lot... I was in that movie 10 years ago. I don't tape a show that someone in the audience doesn't bring up Happy Gilmore. 'Did you like beating up Adam Sandler?' And 'How was it to beat up Adam Sandler?' They loved that movie, particularly young men. Then they will say, 'Do the line, Bob. Do the line.' I don't know whether you know what the line is. But the line they want me to do, after Adam Sandler, after I finished him off, I said 'The price is right, bitch.'

They loved that. They loved it. And so when they come to the show, to The Price is Right, then they will start saying, 'Bob, do the line.' I say, 'Oh, I don't talk that way in real life. That was acting on the highest order, I'm not...' 'No. Do the line. Do the line.' They go on and on and on. So then I'll say, "[The show's publicist] over here is a lady of good taste. I'll ask her, and if she says that I can do the line, I'll do it. If I can't, if she says no, I won't do it.' Then I turn to [her]... [and] she pretends she wasn't paying any attention. I'll say, 'These people, they're nagging me. They want me to say 'The price is right, bitch.'' She says, 'Oh, no. No.' Then they scream. They love it. I've said it. Or I'll say to the stage manager, 'How much time do we have?' He'll say, 'Ten seconds.' I'll say, 'Only ten seconds? I don't have time to say 'The price is right, bitch,'' and then on they go, and they're screaming when we come up.

I've told them here I've been in television for 50 years, and what am I going to be remembered for? 'The price is right, bitch,' if I'm remembered at all.

In case you're curious, Barker reports that he plans to tape his last episode on June 6, meaning his final new daytime show will air sometime at the end of that month. CBS will run reruns featuring Barker through the summer before bringing in his replacement in September, assuming the medium survives at all.

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Those will be big shoes to fill! Can't think of anyone who will do as good a job as Bob!

Kenn | Jan 19, 2007 4:34:07 PM | #

I think that the job should be given to a young-in...someone who is unknown. That way it might be fresh..throw in some new games (new intro)...and update it a bit--not that it needs it, BUT...that would remove it from being "Bob Barker's Price is Right".

supremedoublej | Jan 19, 2007 5:37:33 PM | #

I'm Sorry, but no one could ever replace Bob Barker!!!

The network should just continue with reruns/syndication. It just isn't going to be the same with someone else!!!

Stephanie | Jan 20, 2007 6:23:03 AM | #

Not to try to compare the two, but the "Family Feud" has gone on all these year after Richard Dawson left, so I think the "Price Is Right" will be OK

Jason Allen | Jan 22, 2007 5:39:50 AM | #

I watch Price is right every day. If bob has to leave I will hate that. Ive heard that Dave Price will replace him. I hope this is true. He is very funny and I love him almost as much as Bob. I no longer watch Feud because of that fakey O'H
urley guy. Please make sure it isn't him

Sjelby Wooten | Jan 25, 2007 10:26:26 AM | #

I am one who has the opportunity to watch the price is right each day and I must say I have enjoyed it for many years. my though for a new m-c is a women maybe a model would be the next indicated step. just a though

ginny | Feb 7, 2007 9:11:08 PM | #

When that show ends, its going to be a hell'va morning to deal with.......
What I really love about the guy
is his suits! I myself don't wear'em.....But GOD! you've gotta admit, he is a very handsome young person in those suits! I'd love to have an autographed photo of him.
Take Care P-I-R Folks!(& watchers)
Richard~~~~~

Richard August Tymes | Feb 9, 2007 9:25:22 AM | #

I LIKE MANY MILLIONS WHO WATCH TPIR EVERYDAY WILL MISS BOB BARKER SO MUCH. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL FAN AS MANY OF YOU HAVE.I THINK CHUCK WOOLERY WOULD BE GOOD.

MARILYN | Mar 21, 2007 11:59:36 AM | #

Yeah.... Great Person!! CHUCK WOOLERY will be great!!
He definitely fills the void left by Bob.
He has done so many game shows that he will be a natural for the show and not ROSIE,MARIO or GEORGE. They stink from the get go!!

Where are You Chuck Woolery?? We need you for the TPIR!!

BrandY A | May 28, 2007 1:47:33 PM | #

I liked the Price is right!
I think they should have reuns too.

Signed
Jeanie
Schroeder

Jeanie Schroeder | Jun 19, 2007 12:45:26 PM | #

My pick would also be Chuck Woolery because he has so many of Bob Barker's traits. He's smooth, quick witted, classy, respectful and respected, and is a gentleman. That's what we need on television. Rosie is a real joke. If that happens I certainly will no longer watch the show.

Barbara King | Jul 16, 2007 7:05:22 PM | #

I think (who cares what I think?) Drew Carey was a great choice. And luckily TPIR retained Rich, cuz he also is a superb announcer. All of us up here on the Iron Range, Minn., all agree. Thank you. 7-24-2007

Bruce Fureau | Jul 24, 2007 10:44:00 AM | #

The show sucks now that bob has left,they have changed way too much...

I dont like watching really anymore....

John | Dec 1, 2007 12:09:33 AM | #

If you think Drew Carey is horrible you should check out www.americahatesdrew.com its a site compiling all the complaints about Drew and sending them to CBS.

America Hates Drew | Jan 2, 2008 10:26:18 PM | #