Author Topic: Bob Barker vs. Betty White Feud (Read 12603 times)

BillCullen1 · « **on:** May 12, 2009, 11:55:41 AM »

The latest in the Bob Barker saga. Buzzerblog reports that Bob Barker may pull out of his appearance at the GSN Awards if Betty White shows up. This all stems from an elephant that outgrew his pen at the L.A. Zoo. Betty wanted to build a bigger pen, Bob wanted to relocate the elephant. Betty won out, and Bob is reportedly furious!!! It's reported that GSN will tell Betty to stay home if Barker is indeed mad at her. He's scheduled to get an award, she's not and I think it's safe to say that GSN doesn't want a controversy at their first awards show.

You know, I figured when Bob retired he would go quietly and not stir up any more trouble. He's got what, nine or ten lawsuits against him. But yet he still wants it all to be ABOUT HIM!! It's too bad that Mark Goodson, Ralph Edwards and Dorothy Jo have all died, because at this point, someone needs to tell Bob:

"The world doesn't revolve around you. Check your ego at the door and GROW THE DAMN HELL UP!!"

I'm almost hoping Betty DOES show up, even if she's told to stay home.

xavier45 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2009, 11:56:10 AM »

http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/game-...white/#comments

Pretty much, Bob is still angry at Betty White over an Elephant that he wanted to move out of the LA Zoo and move to San Andreas because it was getting to big for its cage. Betty wanted to build a larger cage for it and keep it at the LA Zoo, and she won that fight. Now Barker is saying that if Betty shows up, he will not attend the awards show.

I say, if Bob no shows, give that award that was supposed to go to him and give it to Betty.

DoorNumberFour · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2009, 12:41:03 PM »

[quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'215485\' date=\'May 12 2009, 11:55 AM\']Betty won out, and Bob is reportedly furious!!![/quote]
Someone mad at BETTY WHITE? Now hold on just a damn second...

tvwxman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2009, 12:51:34 PM »

[quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'215485\' date=\'May 12 2009, 11:55 AM\']I think it's safe to say that GSN doesn't want a controversy at their first awards show.[/quote]
You mean, they don't want lots of free publicity at one of their tv shows? They don't want other people , who likely don't know or care that GSN even exists, to hear about it?

You obviously don't work in show biz, media, or certainly, public relations.

Two old coots (one beloved for their work on television since it practically began and who raises scores of money for animal rights, and the other one, the host of the Price is Right)...... one of them picking a fight with the other over something true to their heart, but absolutely silly in the minds of the public? This is a goldmine for GSN and their little award ceremony.

itiparanoid13 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2009, 12:56:45 PM »

Like Matt said, this is a dream for GSN right now. I mean on my end alone I've been linked to Gawker, Newser, StumbleUpon's been going crazy recently, my hits in 12 hours are higher than they were yesterday already, and a lot of the major places that link to me haven't even updated yet. The sheer attention they must be getting over there right now is a dream come true for them.

I'm so friggin excited about being at the awards Saturday now, though, haha. It just became so much more fun and interesting

Dbacksfan12 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2009, 01:19:06 PM »

[quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'215485\' date=\'May 12 2009, 10:55 AM\']He's scheduled to get an award, she's not and I think it's safe to say that GSN doesn't want a controversy at their first awards show.[/quote]Of course not. Betty would never be in the running for biggest abject jackass.

BillCullen1 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2009, 01:22:15 PM »

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'215492\' date=\'May 12 2009, 12:51 PM\']Two old coots (one beloved for their work on television since it practically began and who raises scores of money for animal rights, and the other one, the host of the Price is Right)...... one of them picking a fight with the other over something true to their heart, but absolutely silly in the minds of the public? This is a goldmine for GSN and their little award ceremony.[/quote]

Okay, so we're working on the premise that "there's no such thing as bad publicity." Okay, fine, but if Barker pulls his prima-donna act, it's just not going to look good on the awards show itself. He'll look like a jackass (though many think he's done that already) - yeah - you know, this could be the biggest hatefest since Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. If Betty White takes the Bette Davis role, Barker would be "Game Show Host Dearest" - coat hangers and all. You know, this is getting more interesting by the minute.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2009, 01:29:05 PM »

[quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'215496\' date=\'May 12 2009, 01:22 PM\']Okay, so we're working on the premise that "there's no such thing as bad publicity." Okay, fine, but if Barker pulls his prima-donna act, it's just not going to look good on the awards show itself.[/quote]
I think you're missing the point. GSN is still a second-tier cable network, even after almost 15 years. A niche channel, if you would. If anything, this incident gives a second-tier cable network more exposure for an upcoming event, and allows them to get more viewers curious to see what the fuss is about. In the meantime, they'll see an awards show for game shows...

Joe Mello · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2009, 02:14:20 PM »

[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'215497\' date=\'May 12 2009, 01:29 PM\']A niche channel, if you would. If anything, this incident gives a second-tier cable network more exposure for an upcoming event, and allows them to get more viewers curious to see what the fuss is about. In the meantime, they'll see an awards show for game shows...[/quote]
Honestly, GSN could get away with saying they have the Most Anticipated/Talked About Award Show out on TV, simply because of the dramu.

BillCullen1 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2009, 02:54:21 PM »

[quote name=\'xavier45\' post=\'215486\' date=\'May 12 2009, 11:56 AM\']http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/game-...white/#comments

I say, if Bob no shows, give that award that was supposed to go to him and give it to Betty.[/quote]

I second that. Apparently Xavier and I both posted a thread on this subject about a minute apart. I think Bob is being very petty, not to mention a horse's ass about this whole thing. But it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. It also give GSN some free publicity about their upcoming awards show.

Matt Ottinger · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2009, 03:06:40 PM »

[quote name=\'BillCullen1\' post=\'215502\' date=\'May 12 2009, 02:54 PM\']Apparently Xavier and I both posted a thread on this subject about a minute apart.[/quote]
Now merged, and since yours was first by a minute, you become the OP!

SRIV94 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2009, 03:16:21 PM »

[quote name=\'tvwxman\' post=\'215492\' date=\'May 12 2009, 11:51 AM\']Two old coots (one beloved for their work on television since it practically began and who raises scores of money for animal rights, and the other one, the host of the Price is Right)[/quote]

I lol'd. Well stated.

clemon79 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2009, 03:16:35 PM »

I am utterly freakin' baffled that you folks are making such a big deal out of a "story" whose LONE cited source is the National Enquirer. Some of you, at least, know better.

J.R. · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2009, 05:02:42 PM »

I haven't brought this out in a while: Bob Barker. Serious Business.

Mr. Matté · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2009, 07:31:20 PM »

[quote name=\'J.R.\' post=\'215525\' date=\'May 12 2009, 05:02 PM\']I haven't brought this out in a while: Bob Barker. Serious Business.[/quote]
And for those rooting on the opposite side: Betty White: Serious Business.