CBS has announced the one-hour special, The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker, honoring the life and career of the legendary game show host and animal rights activist. It airs Thursday, August 31 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
Barker passed away at his home of natural causes on August 26. He was 99.
Hosted by Drew Carey, who succeeded Bob Barker as host of The Price Is Right, the special will feature an array of memorable on-camera moments from throughout Barker’s 50-plus year career,
“This tribute to the legendary Bob Barker will bring back great memories for generations of The Price Is Right fans who loved Bob, his humor, his ability to connect with contestants and his innate talent for making the most out of every moment,” said Margot Wain, SVP of daytime programs. “Bob was one-of-a-kind; he’ll be remembered as an extraordinary host, a devoted animal activist, and, as he would put it, ‘a loyal friend and true.’ We’re so pleased to be able to salute his many accomplishments and honor his memory in this way.”
Some of the key moments in The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker include Barker’s first appearance on the game show in 1972; the introduction of Plinko; acknowledging that CBS was renaming his show’s soundstage “The Bob Barker Studio”; appearing in his final episode of The Price Is Right in 2007 prior to retiring; and returning for his 90th birthday to promote his book Priceless Memories. Video montages of ecstatic contestants after the call to “Come on Down,” or when winning prizes will also be featured.
The Price Is Right is produced by Fremantle, with Evelyn Warfel serving as the executive producer/showrunner.
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