Drew's appointment

[The Pyramids]

Correct me if my recollection is wrong.

In 2007 Drew Carey was named the host of 'Power of 10'. Based on that was he, despite all of the talent CBS had auditioned up to that point, offered the 'Price' job without so much as an audition?

[chad1m]

That seems about right. CBS liked what he did for Power of 10 and they offered him the Price job based on that.

[WarioBarker]

But Drew had never really seen the show before, and had actually turned it down. CBS, wanting a "name" celebrity (because nobody who had auditioned was a big enough star for them), offered him more money. He agreed to take the job, but only on the condition that he didn't have to do an audition.

CBS, apparently not seeing the red flags in the phrase "I'll do it without an audition", agreed.

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'Dan88\' post=\'237022\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 06:48 PM\']He agreed to take the job, but only on the condition that he didn't have to do an audition.[/quote]
Source, please. Verifiable, accurate source.

[chris319]

Source, please. Verifiable, accurate source.

You should know by now that what actually goes on in the executive suite and the information that is fed to the outside world can vary significantly. So whatever your "verifiable, accurate source" may be, you're only going to hear the version intended for public consumption. No matter how you slice it, Drew didn't audition for TPIR. Close enough for gummint work.

[chad1m]

[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'237028\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 10:06 PM\']No matter how you slice it, Drew didn't audition for TPIR. Close enough for gummint work.[/quote]I don't think he's looking for a source that he didn't audition to get the job - That we know. I, too, want to know where he got the idea that Drew would only take the job if he didn't have to audition.

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'chad1m\' post=\'237037\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 07:42 PM\']I, too, want to know where he got the idea that Drew would only take the job if he didn't have to audition.[/quote]
I would also like some acknowledgment of understanding that there is a difference between "I'm not interested in auditioning. If you want to offer me the job, fine." and "I'll only accept the job if I don't have to audition for it." Because the Drew-haters in here tend to want to spin it towards the latter 'cuz it helps them make Drew look like a jerk.

[ClockGameJohn]

TVGuide.com: We keep hearing about the Price Is Right host "audition tapes"....

Carey: There is no audition tape, dude. Do you honestly think that if they're looking for somebody to take over Price Is Right, they're going to say, "Oh, we have to see what this guy looks like on camera first"? Or they're going to bring in test audiences and wheel out these games to see if they can do it? They already know if a guy can do it or not.

http://www.tvguide.com/news/drew-carey-gameshow-36604.aspx

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'Dan88\' post=\'237048\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 08:15 PM\']I was just reporting what I heard -- nothing more.[/quote]
Yeah, you might think twice about that in the future.

[MikeK]

[quote name=\'Dan88\' post=\'237048\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 11:15 PM\'][quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'237042\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 11:05 PM\']I would also like some acknowledgment of understanding that there is a difference between "I'm not interested in auditioning. If you want to offer me the job, fine." and "I'll only accept the job if I don't have to audition for it." Because the Drew-haters in here tend to want to spin it towards the latter 'cuz it helps them make Drew look like a jerk.[/quote]
I was just reporting what I heard -- nothing more.[/quote]
Did you hear this while bowling?

[TLEberle]

[quote name=\'MikeK\' post=\'237053\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 08:27 PM\']Did you hear this while bowling?[/quote]Dammit, Klauss, stop reading my thoughts, would you?

[RyanCDN]

[quote name=\'Dan88\' post=\'237022\' date=\'Mar 6 2010, 08:48 PM\']CBS, apparently not seeing the red flags in the phrase "I'll do it without an audition", agreed.[/quote]

Yes, because we all know how horrible Drew is for the show.  It is really tough to see a host having a little fun on the show.  In addition, it's been aweful to have him give some input on changes, and to have the show get a new breath of life.

I guess I don't quite see it.  I mean, I enjoyed Barker's run, it was what it was, and it is now over.  The show has moved forward and I enjoy how Carey hosts the show.

-Ryan

[clemon79]

[quote name=\'RyanCDN\' post=\'237154\' date=\'Mar 8 2010, 10:40 AM\']I guess I don't quite see it.[/quote]
Then you're not understanding the "OMG BARKER IS THE DADDY I NEVER HAD AND I AM SO SAD HE LEFT BECAUSE I CAN'T HANDLE CHANGE" mindset.

This is a *really* good thing.

[WarioBarker]

CBS, apparently not seeing the red flags in the phrase "I'll do it without an audition", agreed.

Yes, because we all know how horrible Drew is for the show. It is really tough to see a host having a little fun on the show. In addition, it's been aweful to have him give some input on changes, and to have the show get a new breath of life.

Drew wrote some of the worst Showcases ever (although I will give him credit for admitting they didn't work) and managed to get Barker's Markers/Make Your Mark retired because he screwed up the rules mid-game and the staff didn't actually want to tell him he made a mistake.

I guess I don't quite see it. I mean, I enjoyed Barker's run, it was what it was, and it is now over. The show has moved forward and I enjoy how Carey hosts the show.

That's good to hear.

Then you're not understanding the "OMG BARKER IS THE DADDY I NEVER HAD AND I AM SO SAD HE LEFT BECAUSE I CAN'T HANDLE CHANGE" mindset.

AKA "the people that really think he retired on his own terms and refuse to believe that he was fired for getting Lawsuit #Umpteen on him". Not all of them are like that, and I know for certain that I'm not part of the "I <3 BOB!" group.

[Dbacksfan12]

[quote name=\'Dan88\' post=\'237156\' date=\'Mar 8 2010, 03:05 PM\']and managed to get Barker's Markers/Make Your Mark retired because he screwed up the rules mid-game and the staff didn't actually want to tell him he made a mistake.[/quote]I believe Barker did the same thing with Super Saver.  So Barker can screw up, but Drew can't?  Doesn't work that way.