Interesting Barker interview @ CBS.com

[cmjb13]

A video interview with Barker.

http://www.cbs.com/daytime/price/about/justin/

Very interesting response on why he thinks Rich Fields was chosen.

[tyshaun1]

[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'May 29 2004, 06:46 PM\'] A video interview with Barker.

http://www.cbs.com/daytime/price/about/justin/

Very interesting response on why he thinks Rich Fields was chosen. [/quote]
 Seems they were going for more than just a good voice. It makes ya wonder if they may have bigger plans for Rich than just announcing in the future.....

Tyshaun

[cmjb13]

[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 29 2004, 10:47 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'May 29 2004, 06:46 PM\'] A video interview with Barker.

http://www.cbs.com/daytime/price/about/justin/

Very interesting response on why he thinks Rich Fields was chosen. [/quote]
Seems they were going for more than just a good voice. It makes ya wonder if they may have bigger plans for Rich than just announcing in the future.....

Tyshaun[/quote]
Actually it was the comment that he's well-dressed, represents the show well because he's the first person the audience sees when entering the studio.

Well-dressed as compared to flashy jackets?

[tyshaun1]

[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'May 30 2004, 05:24 AM\'] [quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 29 2004, 10:47 PM\'][quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'May 29 2004, 06:46 PM\'] A video interview with Barker.

http://www.cbs.com/daytime/price/about/justin/

Very interesting response on why he thinks Rich Fields was chosen. [/quote]
Seems they were going for more than just a good voice. It makes ya wonder if they may have bigger plans for Rich than just announcing in the future.....

Tyshaun[/quote]
Actually it was the comment that he's well-dressed, represents the show well because he's the first person the audience sees when entering the studio.

Well-dressed as compared to flashy jackets? [/quote]
 I would take that as to meaning Bob doesn't want someone to take the attention away from himself (which I believe is true). Pretty much every show, spoof or contest based on TPIR will include an announcer dressed in a flashy jacket. But it's still interesting to hear him say he wanted someone good looking and clean cut; I remember reading a while back that Bob didn't like Bob Hilton (the show's first choice to replace Johnny O., for the few who don't know) due to his handsomeness, and could steal some attention away from him, IIRC.  

Tyshaun

[Jimmy Owen]

Maybe with both Bobs on the same show, people would become confused and think they were watching "Truth or Consequences."

[cmjb13]

[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 30 2004, 10:38 AM\'] Pretty much every show, spoof or contest based on TPIR will include an announcer dressed in a flashy jacket.[/quote]
I guess I was reading between the lines too much. I thought it might have been a knock on Rod.

I remember reading a while back that Bob didn't like Bob Hilton (the show's first choice to replace Johnny O., for the few who don't know) due to his handsomeness, and could steal some attention away from him

Since Rich probably won't be on camera from this point on, looks shouldn't matter.

[ChuckNet]

I remember reading a while back that Bob didn't like Bob Hilton (the show's first choice to replace Johnny O., for the few who don't know) due to his handsomeness, and could steal some attention away from him, IIRC.

Hilton's explanation was a lack of chemistry between himself and Barker (which is vital for any TPiR announcer), but who knows...

Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")

[tyshaun1]

[quote name=\'cmjb13\' date=\'May 30 2004, 11:19 AM\'] [quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 30 2004, 10:38 AM\'] Pretty much every show, spoof or contest based on TPIR will include an announcer dressed in a flashy jacket.[/quote]
I guess I was reading between the lines too much. I thought it might have been a knock on Rod.

I remember reading a while back that Bob didn't like Bob Hilton (the show's first choice to replace Johnny O., for the few who don't know) due to his handsomeness, and could steal some attention away from him

Since Rich probably won't be on camera from this point on, looks shouldn't matter. [/quote]
 Actually, Rich has been on camera twice, once reading the make of a car, and for his "fan club", where IIRC, Bob didn't seem too thrilled about the situation(and no, I don't think it was all in jest).

Tyshaun

[cmjb13]

[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 30 2004, 08:36 PM\']Actually, Rich has been on camera twice, once reading the make of a car, and for his "fan club", where IIRC, Bob didn't seem too thrilled about the situation(and no, I don't think it was all in jest).[/quote]
I don't recall the former, and the latter didn't air here due to the 9/11 hearings.

[whewfan]

Another bit of evidence that he's focusing the show more on himself...

The recent MDS had TWO guest speakers, both whom had very similar comments to say about Bob Barker.

Yes, Bob Barker does deserve to be acknowledged for 47 continuous years of entertaining America, but don't you get the feeling he likes this praise a little TOO much?!

[JayC]

[quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 30 2004, 07:36 PM\'] Actually, Rich has been on camera twice, once reading the make of a car, and for his "fan club", where IIRC, Bob didn't seem too thrilled about the situation(and no, I don't think it was all in jest).
 [/quote]
 I don't remember the moment when he read the make of a car, what episode was it?  I only remember Rich being on camera when he was announced as a permanant announcer, and for his fan club.

[uncamark]

[quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'May 30 2004, 08:15 PM\']Another bit of evidence that he's focusing the show more on himself...

The recent MDS had TWO guest speakers, both whom had very similar comments to say about Bob Barker.

Yes, Bob Barker does deserve to be acknowledged for 47 continuous years of entertaining America, but don't you get the feeling he likes this praise a little TOO much?![/quote]
Is the Pope Catholic?

[Steve Gavazzi]

[quote name=\'JayC\' date=\'May 30 2004, 09:31 PM\'] [quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 30 2004, 07:36 PM\'] Actually, Rich has been on camera twice, once reading the make of a car, and for his "fan club", where IIRC, Bob didn't seem too thrilled about the situation(and no, I don't think it was all in jest).
 [/quote]
I don't remember the moment when he read the make of a car. [/quote]
 That's because it didn't happen.

[comeondown]

[quote name=\'JayC\' date=\'May 30 2004, 08:31 PM\'][quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 30 2004, 07:36 PM\']  Bob didn't seem too thrilled about the situation(and no, I don't think it was all in jest).
 [/quote]
I only remember Rich being on camera when he was announced as a permanant announcer, and for his fan club.[/quote]
Oh Come on....Bob was playing it, and I really doubt that he cares that Rich was on the camera...jeez he's 80....he is fortunate to be on camera...You people think that he is a cold-hearted person. I really doubt it.

And by the way, if you were on television that long without interruption...you DESERVE praise....too many times people die before they are really recognized...why shouldn't bob live it up....it's doubtful he has another 20 years, or even 10. Go Bob!


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Correct, he was only on twice.

[tyshaun1]

[quote name=\'Steve Gavazzi\' date=\'Jun 1 2004, 06:03 PM\'] [quote name=\'JayC\' date=\'May 30 2004, 09:31 PM\'] [quote name=\'tyshaun1\' date=\'May 30 2004, 07:36 PM\'] Actually, Rich has been on camera twice, once reading the make of a car, and for his "fan club", where IIRC, Bob didn't seem too thrilled about the situation(and no, I don't think it was all in jest).
 [/quote]
I don't remember the moment when he read the make of a car. [/quote]
That's because it didn't happen. [/quote]
 Do you guys think I would make something like this up? I could swear that they showed him on camera when Bob asked for a make of a car.

Tyshaun