Author Topic: Barker Interview (Read 5522 times)

drmusic_99 · « **on:** December 02, 2003, 12:18:54 PM »

In the December 6th issue, Bob Barker tells Daytime editor Elaine Loring

"I'm working till June of 2004 and if I want to leave, I have to give notice December 31st."

The article goes on to say he "isn't planning on going anywhere." However, I wonder if he's dropping a hint there.

(BTW, there's no online version to link to, because the magazine's website is being redone.)

JayC · « **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2003, 02:42:30 PM »

[quote name=\'drmusic_99\' date=\'Dec 2 2003, 12:18 PM\'] In the December 6th issue, Bob Barker tells Daytime editor Elaine Loring

"I'm working till June of 2004 and if I want to leave, I have to give notice December 31st."

The article goes on to say he "isn't planning on going anywhere." However, I wonder if he's dropping a hint there.

(BTW, there's no online version to link to, because the magazine's website is being redone.) [/quote]
I hope Bob isn't going to leave. If he leaves, I don't watch PiR anymore.

clemon79 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2003, 02:47:31 PM »

[quote name=\'JayC\' date=\'Dec 3 2003, 12:42 PM\'] I hope Bob isn't going to leave. If he leaves, I don't watch PiR anymore. [/quote]
You lie like a rug. If there were a new host announced, you'd be right there with the rest of us to see how he would do.

cmjb13 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2003, 04:07:00 PM »

He decides whether he wants to renew at the end of each year.

I've been told Season 40 is a bit optimistic.

The end of Season 35 is a good place...

50 years on Television

JayC · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2003, 05:35:17 PM »

[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'Dec 3 2003, 04:07 PM\'] He decides whether he wants to renew at the end of each year.

I've been told Season 40 is a bit optimistic.

The end of Season 35 is a good place...

50 years on Television [/quote]
Good point there.

btw Clemon, alright, maybe Id watch 1 or 2 shows, just to see how Todd Newton does

Card Shark · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2003, 07:01:19 PM »

[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'Dec 3 2003, 04:07 PM\'] He decides whether he wants to renew at the end of each year.

I've been told Season 40 is a bit optimistic.

The end of Season 35 is a good place...

50 years on Television [/quote]
I agree that Season 40 is optimistic. It's beyond optimistic. The man will be 88 years old. Something tells me this won't happen.

KyleCHaight · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2003, 07:15:54 PM »

Bob's a survivor. He's weathered the death of his wife, 2 announcers, sexual harrassment lawsuits, endless number of models, and 80 years of life. Something says to me that Bob's not going anywhere for awhile yet.

clemon79 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2003, 10:38:25 PM »

[quote name=\'KyleCHaight\' date=\'Dec 3 2003, 05:15 PM\'] Bob's a survivor. He's weathered the death of his wife, 2 announcers, sexual harrassment lawsuits, endless number of models, and 80 years of life. Something says to me that Bob's not going anywhere for awhile yet. [/quote]
Yeah, he's "weathered" a few models, all right

Neumms · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2003, 12:09:45 AM »

Since we're not exactly swimming in new game shows to discuss, and since the Barker topic came up, let me ask you guys in the know this: Is there anyone who has Bob's ear, who could tell Bob if his performance was starting to suffer a bit?

It doesn't seem like CBS would say anything, as they keep giving Dan Rather a half hour a night.

zachhoran · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2003, 07:47:16 AM »

[quote name=\'Neumms\' date=\'Dec 4 2003, 12:09 AM\'] Since we're not exactly swimming in new game shows to discuss, and since the Barker topic came up, let me ask you guys in the know this: Is there anyone who has Bob's ear, who could tell Bob if his performance was starting to suffer a bit?

It doesn't seem like CBS would say anything, as they keep giving Dan Rather a half hour a night. [/quote]
My guess is CBS really hasn't thought too much about Barker's retirement or passing, whichever would come first. Some might argue a part of the reason CBS tried an hour-long Feud in 1992 is to see if Ray Combs could handle an hour-long format, and if he could handle it(he did an admirable job), perhaps then he could have been prepped to succeed Barker.

Don Howard · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2003, 08:30:31 AM »

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Some might argue a part of the reason CBS tried an hour-long Feud in 1992 is to see if Ray Combs could handle an hour-long format, and if he could handle it(he did an admirable job), perhaps then he could have been prepped to succeed Barker.

Too bad he didn't get the nod to helm the nighttime Price Is Right after
being dumped from Family Feud.

cmjb13 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2003, 08:36:31 AM »

[quote name=\'zachhoran\' date=\'Dec 4 2003, 07:47 AM\']My guess is CBS really hasn't thought too much about Barker's retirement or passing, whichever would come first. Some might argue a part of the reason CBS tried an hour-long Feud in 1992 is to see if Ray Combs could handle an hour-long format, and if he could handle it(he did an admirable job), perhaps then he could have been prepped to succeed Barker.[/quote]
Combs would have been a good choice. He had that warmth that most hosts don't seem to have these days.

CBS might not think much of his replacement (I'm sure they have), but Barker should.

It was reported about 1 year ago that Barker has a financial stake in the show. It's in his financial interest to keep the show going as long as it can, thus finding someone that can get the job done.

Ian Wallis · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2003, 09:09:22 AM »

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QUOTE (JayC @ Dec 3 2003, 12:42 PM)
I hope Bob isn't going to leave. If he leaves, I don't watch PiR anymore.

You lie like a rug. If there were a new host announced, you'd be right there with the rest of us to see how he would do.

I think it could work with a new host - depending on who they got. I've enjoyed previous versions of "Price" with people like Dennis James and Tom Kennedy. If the show remains as strong as it is, it could go on indefinately.

Skynet74 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2003, 09:55:52 AM »

I think Hollywood Squares will be ending at about the same time Bob retires. I give the Nod to Tom Bergeron. That guy can handle any format that you throw at him. He's also fun, witty and personable. I would be very happy with a Price Is Right that Tom hosts. In my mind he's definately the best replacement by far.

John

zachhoran · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2003, 10:06:42 AM »

[quote name=\'Skynet74\' date=\'Dec 4 2003, 09:55 AM\'] I think Hollywood Squares will be ending at about the same time Bob retires. I give the Nod to Tom Bergeron. That guy can handle any format that you throw at him. He's also fun, witty and personable. I would be very happy with a Price Is Right that Tom hosts. In my mind he's definately the best replacement by far.

John [/quote]
I don't think Tom really wants to do more game shows after Squares ends. He probably would do an admirable job with it. The cancellation of Squares may, fortunately and unfortunately at the same time, come before Bob retires. Squares' renewal for next year is not certain(though it had about at 10% upswing in ratings for the last ratings period), but TPIR's is more certain.