Weekday mornings will never be the same...

Suburban Rhythm · 11-01-2006, 07:47 AM

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Bob Barker is heading toward his last showcase, his final "Come on down."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061101/...ker_retires_12

Ramzavail · 11-01-2006, 07:49 AM

omg nooo

Ksyrup · 11-01-2006, 07:50 AM

...for college students and homemakers.

Suburban Rhythm · 11-01-2006, 07:57 AM

I think his decision is proving he is senile...

"No thanks...I'll pass up 20 year old co-eds, who can't wait to get on stage, kiss me, and stick their hands in my pockets. I'd rather relax at the retirement home."

albionmoonlight · 11-01-2006, 07:59 AM

First President Regan dies. Then the Pope dies. Then Bob Barker retires.

It's like there is nothing left of my childhood.

Ksyrup · 11-01-2006, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

I think his decision is proving he is senile...

"No thanks...I'll pass up 20 year old co-eds, who can't wait to get on stage, kiss me, and stick their hands in my pockets. I'd rather relax at the retirement home."

On the rare occasion I have had a chance to see this show in the past 5-10 years (either sick or a holiday or something like that), I've frankly been embarrassed for the guy. At least once during each show he screws something up; can't hear a contestant's response or something and messes up the game, or just generally sounds like Harry Caray after a few. One game, they ended up giving the guy the prize and letting him spin for the Showcase because he answered one way and Bob thought he said just the opposite. He should have retired years ago, IMO.

jbmagic · 11-01-2006, 09:12 AM

I hope that guy that did Sale of the Century and Cardshark game shows is the replacement for the new host to The Price is Right.

Ksyrup · 11-01-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

I hope that guy that did Sale of the Century and Cardshark game shows is the replacement for the new host to The Price is Right.

If they follow recent history (Howie Mandel and Bob Saget), then I think Richard Jeni is in line to replace Bob.

SirFozzie · 11-01-2006, 10:19 AM

Jim Perry? He's 72. I doubt it.

rkmsuf · 11-01-2006, 10:22 AM

I'll vote for Oprah to take over.

"John Smith, we speak your name. Git down here!"

Pumpy Tudors · 11-01-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

I hope that guy that did Sale of the Century and Cardshark game shows is the replacement for the new host to The Price is Right.

I would expect them to go with somebody younger than Jim Perry. Perry's about to turn 72 years old.

A year or two ago, I'd read rumors that Todd Newton (from Hollywood Showdown, Whammy!, and Powerball Instant Millionaire) was probably going to take over for Bob Barker. I think that would be great, as I find Todd Newton to be the closest person to an "old school" game show host these days. I really can't think of a better choice. No matter who they pick, I figure that a lot of the TPIR atmosphere will change, and it will look like almost a completely different show once Barker is gone. I wouldn't be surprised if they kept some things around just because Barker wanted them to stay. I can't think of anything specific, but it just wouldn't surprise me.

M GO BLUE!!! · 11-01-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

If they follow recent history (Howie Mandel and Bob Saget), then I think Richard Jeni is in line to replace Bob.

Richard Jeni would be better than Ryan Seacrest.

Bob Goldthwait would be better than Ryan Seacrest.

Charles Manson would be better than Ryan Seacrest.

George W. Bush would be better than Ryan Seacrest.

Please God, don't let the f-up TPIR with some overstylized wuss...

Pumpy Tudors · 11-01-2006, 10:26 AM

I'll only be happy with Ryan Seacrest if he starts saying "Seacrest out" again.

Ksyrup · 11-01-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Please God, don't let the f-up TPIR with some overstylized wuss...

"...and don't forget to bundle up your cats and dogs. It's coooooold out there!"

Suburban Rhythm · 11-01-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I wouldn't be surprised if they kept some things around just because Barker wanted them to stay. I can't think of anything specific, but it just wouldn't surprise me.

Diane Parkinson?

Pumpy Tudors · 11-01-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Diane Parkinson?

Touche!

SunDevil · 11-01-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

First President Regan dies. Then the Pope dies. Then Bob Barker retires.

It's like there is nothing left of my childhood.

Is someone about to bump the "Can child molesters be considered Hot." thread?

Suburban Rhythm · 11-01-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Touche!

She's been gone since 1993!?!?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dian_Parkinson

Ksyrup · 11-01-2006, 10:56 AM

Well yeah, the lawsuit was like a decade ago, right? She had to have left before that.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-01-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

She's been gone since 1993!?!?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dian_Parkinson

Ya, it's been quite some time. I was always more of a Holly Hallstrom fan myself.

Oilers9911 · 11-01-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

First President Regan dies. Then the Pope dies. Then Bob Barker retires.

It's like there is nothing left of my childhood.

Bob is so old he is from MY parents childhood.

Mateo · 03-11-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

If they follow recent history (Howie Mandel and Bob Saget), then I think Richard Jeni is in line to replace Bob.

Not after today

Poli · 03-11-2007, 07:29 PM

Did I miss something?

JonInMiddleGA · 03-11-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ardent enthusiast

Did I miss something?

Jeni apparently committed suicide early this morning. There's a thread on the board about it somewhere.

Ksyrup · 03-11-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mateo

Not after today

The only thing that came between my prediction and reality was a shotgun.

Maybe that was the reality from which he was trying to escape.

Fighter of Foo · 03-12-2007, 08:23 AM

Didn't Bob try and retire maybe 8-10 years ago? IIRC, his replacement sucked so bad they begged him to come back.

Butter · 03-12-2007, 08:47 AM

I think that was just when they tried to take Price is Right to a syndicated nighttime version. The night host was awful.

SFL Cat · 03-12-2007, 10:00 AM

Wow, I thought he had retired too and was spending all his time doing animal rights activism.

M GO BLUE!!! · 03-12-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

If they follow recent history (Howie Mandel and Bob Saget), then I think Richard Jeni is in line to replace Bob.

Maybe not...

Lathum · 03-12-2007, 11:02 AM

I thought only family fued hosts killed themselves.

Butter · 03-12-2007, 11:03 AM

Props to Mateo for searching for Richard Jeni before posting another suicide thread. Huzzah!

Lathum · 05-09-2007, 10:22 AM

I swear the morons on this show make me angry how stupid they are.

Bob- " Mike, what's your bid?"
Mike- " $400 Bob"
Bob- "Danny, what's your bid?"
Danny- "$900 Bob"
Bob- " Michelle, whats your bid?"
Michelle- " $700 Bob"
Bob- " Steve, what's your bid?"
Steve " $600 Bob"
Bob-" actual retail price, $550, Mike is the winner!!"

What a dumb fuck Steve is. I see this everytime I watch this fucking show. How stupid do you have to be. If you are gonna bet $600 why not just do $401 and shut out Mike. Amazing how dumb these people can be.

Ksyrup · 05-09-2007, 10:29 AM

Because Mike is liable to cut you after the show.

Uncle Briggs · 05-09-2007, 11:01 AM

Apparently Slater is a candidate to replace Bob...

http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/72462

Chubby · 05-09-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Briggs

Apparently Slater is a candidate to replace Bob...

http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/72462

Ugh, none of those three. K thx.

MikeVic · 05-09-2007, 11:07 AM

Hahaha. A.C. Slater! I don't know what to think if he replaced Barker. Why aren't they just stopping the show? It'll feel weird with another host.

molson · 05-09-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

Ugh, none of those three. K thx.

I can kind of see George Hamilton doing Price is Right - but he must be almost as old as Barker.

Chubby · 05-09-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by molson

I can kind of see George Hamilton doing Price is Right - but he must be almost as old as Barker.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind him but I'd vote no for that exact reason.

What young game show hosts are out there (since that's how Bob got Price)?

And a big fat no to Todd Newton if anyone mentions him. He already killed Press Your Luck...

Swaggs · 05-09-2007, 11:11 AM

If they wait another few weeks, they can probably test out Ian Ziering, John Ratzenberger, and Billy Ray Cyrus, too.

molson · 05-09-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubby

Yeah, I wouldn't mind him but I'd vote no for that exact reason.

What young game show hosts are out there (since that's how Bob got Price)?

And a big fat no to Todd Newton if anyone mentions him. He already killed Press Your Luck...

Just please don't let it be Louie Anderson.

I saw the Price is Right stage show at Bally's a few weeks ago. They've been using a series of guest hosts - I saw the guy from Blind Date. He was pretty good, a little meaner to contestants than Bob which added a new twist to things.

Ksyrup · 05-09-2007, 11:41 AM

That's what this show needs...a mean host. Seriously. The Blind Date guy coupled with the thought bubbles and commentary scrolling across the screen...I'd probably record it and watch it if that happened.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-09-2007, 12:05 PM

Chubby doesn't want Todd Newton to host the show, but I do. I'm not home during the day when the show is on, but if they had Todd Newton, I'd TiVo it. Todd Newton is a sexy, sexy man.

Maple Leafs · 05-09-2007, 01:39 PM

When's his last show?

Pumpy Tudors · 05-09-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

When's his last show?

According to Wikipedia, June 15.

Edit: I should say that it is set to air on June 15. If you're, you know, planning to fly out to California for the taping, I dunno when that's happening or even if it's already happened.

rkmsuf · 05-09-2007, 01:51 PM

What are the odds that at some point in the show you hear "Come on dowwwwwn! You're the next....HOST! of the Price is Right!"

Pumpy Tudors · 05-09-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

What are the odds that at some point in the show you hear "Come on dowwwwwn! You're the next....HOST! of the Price is Right!"

PICK ME! PICK ME!!!

sterlingice · 05-09-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

PICK ME! PICK ME!!!

I second this choice.

SI

11-01-2006, 07:50 AM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	...for college students and homemakers. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-01-2006, 07:57 AM	#4
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	I think his decision is proving he is senile... "No thanks...I'll pass up 20 year old co-eds, who can't wait to get on stage, kiss me, and stick their hands in my pockets. I'd rather relax at the retirement home." __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

11-01-2006, 10:19 AM	#9
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Jim Perry? He's 72. I doubt it. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-01-2006, 10:22 AM	#10
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	I'll vote for Oprah to take over. "John Smith, we speak your name. Git down here!" __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

11-01-2006, 10:26 AM	#13
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'll only be happy with Ryan Seacrest if he starts saying "Seacrest out" again. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-01-2006, 07:49 AM	#2
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	omg nooo

11-01-2006, 07:59 AM	#5
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	First President Regan dies. Then the Pope dies. Then Bob Barker retires. It's like there is nothing left of my childhood.

11-01-2006, 09:12 AM	#7
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	I hope that guy that did Sale of the Century and Cardshark game shows is the replacement for the new host to The Price is Right.

11-01-2006, 10:56 AM	#19
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Well yeah, the lawsuit was like a decade ago, right? She had to have left before that. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Did I miss something? __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

03-12-2007, 08:23 AM	#26
Fighter of Foo College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston, MA	Didn't Bob try and retire maybe 8-10 years ago? IIRC, his replacement sucked so bad they begged him to come back.

03-12-2007, 08:47 AM	#27
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	I think that was just when they tried to take Price is Right to a syndicated nighttime version. The night host was awful. __________________ My listening habits

03-12-2007, 10:00 AM	#28
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Wow, I thought he had retired too and was spending all his time doing animal rights activism.

03-12-2007, 11:02 AM	#30
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I thought only family fued hosts killed themselves.

03-12-2007, 11:03 AM	#31
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Props to Mateo for searching for Richard Jeni before posting another suicide thread. Huzzah! __________________ My listening habits

05-09-2007, 10:22 AM	#32
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I swear the morons on this show make me angry how stupid they are. Bob- " Mike, what's your bid?" Mike- " $400 Bob" Bob- "Danny, what's your bid?" Danny- "$900 Bob" Bob- " Michelle, whats your bid?" Michelle- " $700 Bob" Bob- " Steve, what's your bid?" Steve " $600 Bob" Bob-" actual retail price, $550, Mike is the winner!!" What a dumb fuck Steve is. I see this everytime I watch this fucking show. How stupid do you have to be. If you are gonna bet $600 why not just do $401 and shut out Mike. Amazing how dumb these people can be.

05-09-2007, 10:29 AM	#33
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Because Mike is liable to cut you after the show. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-09-2007, 11:01 AM	#34
Uncle Briggs Mascot Join Date: Nov 2006	Apparently Slater is a candidate to replace Bob... http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/72462

05-09-2007, 11:07 AM	#36
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Hahaha. A.C. Slater! I don't know what to think if he replaced Barker. Why aren't they just stopping the show? It'll feel weird with another host.

05-09-2007, 11:11 AM	#39
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	If they wait another few weeks, they can probably test out Ian Ziering, John Ratzenberger, and Billy Ray Cyrus, too. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

05-09-2007, 11:41 AM	#41
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	That's what this show needs...a mean host. Seriously. The Blind Date guy coupled with the thought bubbles and commentary scrolling across the screen...I'd probably record it and watch it if that happened. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-09-2007, 12:05 PM	#42
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Chubby doesn't want Todd Newton to host the show, but I do. I'm not home during the day when the show is on, but if they had Todd Newton, I'd TiVo it. Todd Newton is a sexy, sexy man. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-09-2007, 01:39 PM	#43
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	When's his last show? __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

05-09-2007, 01:51 PM	#45
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	What are the odds that at some point in the show you hear "Come on dowwwwwn! You're the next....HOST! of the Price is Right!" __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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