BREAKING NEWS: DREW CAREY REPLACES BOB BARKER
THIS JUST IN: DREW CAREY IS REPLACING BOB BARKER AS HOST AS THE PRICE IS RIGHT. FULL STORY IN SHORTLY.
Breaking News: During a taping of Late Night with David Letterman, just minutes ago Drew Carey confirmed he is the new host of The Price is Right on CBS. He beat a field of dozens of contenders. Up until Drew Carey announced he was in the running, the front runner was Mark Steines with with other contenders such as John O’Hurley, George Hamilton, Mark Walberg, David Price, and Todd Newton. The staff has been said to return to work within the next few weeks. Drew Carey also hosts CBS’s new game show Power of 10. It was stated that Drew Carey was contacted by CBS to replace Bob Barker after the pilot taped. Thank you, CBS. It took you long enough, but you made the correct choice.
I guess having your father die suddenly at a young age isn’t a cause or reason.
Nate says: “I don’t know if all the readers know this, but Drew has attempted Suicide at least twice. No cause or reason why he would do such a thing.”
Nate, what is your evidence for that? (Alex should redact that statement if Nate cannot prove this up).
Maybe David has answered above, but I’d still like to see reportage…
http://www.usaweekend.com/00_issues/000507/000507drew_carey.html
Not cool, Nate. There was no reason to drag his teenage years from 30+ years ago into a perfectly good congratulatory/opinion thread.
I do believe Drew also suffered/suffers from depression. There’s another reason.
There’s another game show host who suffered from depression yet was quite popular. Sadly, his attempt at suicide succeeded and the world lost a truly funny man long before his time.
And sorry for double-posting, but I LIKED “Man of the Year” >:(
I am happy to see that Drew got the job! i can’t wait to see the price is right next season! Im glad its not fake plastic Todd Newton! I heard they are changing the Theme to tpir ? is this true
At least the state of Ohio will be well-represented on TPIR this coming season, especially the Cleveland area since Drew and Rich were born there (the former in Cleveland, the latter in nearby Bay Village). And Kathy Greco (“Fingers”) is from Ohio as well. I guess it won’t be a total loss : )
This season will be interesting.
Lets see where TPIR goes with Drew Carey at the helm….
So from some of the disgusting comments I have read in reply to this breaking news, I have only reason to believe that “loyal friends and true” only means that you watched TPIR for Bob Barker, nothing more and nothing less.
Why haven’t many of you in opposition to this decision given Drew Carey an ounce of a chance to prove himself? Even many of the other candidates for host in the months leading up to this decision?
I watch TPIR because it’s TPIR. There’s a lot more than just a host that’ll make me stop watching this show now. And if you will now refuse this legacy of a show because a new host had to come into play sooner or later (or now), then I’m sorry you have to live on such a terrible planet.
Pssh…
Josh, you hit the nail right on the head. There are some that are unwilling to see anyone else but Bob host the show.
I for one, am glad to see him get it. He wasn’t my first choice, but I think he will do fine.
But please, people…give him time.
Nate, that was so unnecessary. Newsflash, Drew is grown-up now and entertaining America only the way he can. Bad, bad, post.
Drew carey is a great host (even if he’s from cleveland :-P)
I still don’t understand why people want to replace barker with a barker-like drone. Having someone like Carey host the World’s greatest game show is a great change. Carey’s funny, smart, and I really think he’ll be better than Newton. Newton would get too excited over a showcase win with a difference of $18,000.
Trust me, CBS saw something during the tapings of the Power of 10 with Carey hosting if they think that he’d be the best choice for the job.
Give him a chance because, even though i can’t say he’s the perfect man to host TPiR because, duh, that was Bob Barker. But for someone to fill his shoes, Drew Carey definately can bring a new personal element to the price is right. Watch Power of 10 very closely to see how he interacts with contestants.
As someone who has suffered from depression for most of his life and has known people that have committed suicide, I take personal offense to your comment nate…and I rarely do that. Get a grip.
As someone who also suffers from depression and has attempted suicide I find it offensive as well. But getting back to the subject, I was surprised but I’m not going to judge how well Drew does until I see the Power Of 10. If he does well then CBS did the right thing. So I’m keeping an open mind and I hope Drew does a good job at hosting the Power of 10 and TPIR this fall.
I echo the sensible majority of people here who say Drew is a good choice for TPIR. I think CBS made the best possible decision they could have. Either way, they would’ve gotten flack from SOMEBODY out in la la land no matter who they chose as TPIR’s next host. This decision may end up drawing the least controversy out of the range of possibilities.
Drew hasn’t done much to alienate himself to the general public, if anything really at all (unlike certain other overweight hotheads). He appeals to most people, he’s a household name, that is nowhere close to an object of “perfection” that seems to dominate the Hollywood domain these days, and he’s generally well liked. I had to go online before I met the first people that actually openly said they dislike him.
To me, Drew is a stand-up guy, with a good head on his *ahem* broad shoulders (I’M JOKING ALREADY!), he’s funny *VERY FUNNY*, and from the shows I’ve seen with him, he can relate to everyday people, all which are qualities EVERY GS host should have.
This decision makes me very happy, my only complaint being CBS’s methodology of choosing the host, after years of prep time they wasted otherwise, but tis be old news. I wish Drew the best of luck, and he can rest assured I’ll be watching… ;)
I HOPE Steve Beverly is weeping tonight.
I always thought Todd Newton was too stiff on Whammy! and the [worthless] prize segments on “Gameshow Marathon”
Rosie was a red herring from the start. Mark Steins was just someone from inside the CBS Corporate empire. George Hamilton was the joke entry.
I think Drew Carey will be fine. He’s taking on a huge amount of reponsibility. People will expect him to live up to Bob’s history. But this is no different then Bob’s first show, except Drew gets a full hour up front, six games, nine contestants, 70+ games to memorize…the guy’s got some studying to do.
I’ll be DVR’ing the first week of shows. Not unlike those lucky few back in 1972 who did the same.
So I’m guessing Fremantle couldn’t get CBS to budge on Mark Steines…CBS couldn’t get Fremantle to drop Todd Newton…so Drew Carey…come on down! That said, Drew is a good choice. I was a Todd guy and I hope he gets another shot at a high profile gig…Sajak won’t be on Wheel forever! But I think Drew will definitely appeal to the college kids, and the older viewers will be ok once they get past the whole “it won’t be the same without Bob” thing. It might even get better with some new blood. And i look forward to Drew’s interaction with the models…both on-and-off camera! Let’s cut Drew a lot of slack here as he gets through the first few tapings. TPIR deserves that.
okay, confession, i only read about half of the comments, so i might be echoing what was already said, but i think i’m pleased with this decision. i won’t expect wonders on the first episode, but i’ll give him a few weeks before i make a judgement. congrats to drew, although the odds of him reading this are slim-to-none. no sense in lying to myself. :)
Wow Nate, that was way out of line. To try and ruin such a positive feeling with your little douchebaggery shows how pathetic you really are. Just hope you don’t run into me in a dark alley, because I’ll friggin’ choke your worthless ass out.
Anyway, like I said before, Carey hosting TPiR is VERY intriguing. I may have to wake up earlier now just to watch. Anyone know when the new season starts taping?
Well, i was a rehearsal contestant tonight for Power of 10, and right during the rehearsal, Bob Barker calls Drew on his phone, and right where I was standing, Drew was talking to Mr. Barker! He even asked him if he can still use Barker’s trademark line at the end of each show. Drew was very happy, and even the governor of Ohio called Drew to say congratulations.
Measles (#50), I heard that taping of the new season begins August 25. As a TPIR fan for 26 years, I wish Drew the very best of luck, I was a fan of his work – especially “Whose Line is it Anyway” – and I hope he does well. The Cleveland Connection between him and Rich will be amazing to see!
I did support Todd Newton, but I know there will be other opportunities to let him shine down the road
I’ll be happy as long as I don’t see one frame of Ryan Stiles or Diedrich Bader.
Okay I admit it! When Drew was in the running to be the host of the show I thought he’d be the least likely candidate. I gave him a snoeball’s chance in hell. But as you can see I’m no expert in searching talent and now he’s the luckiest man on TV. I hope he has a long lengthy run on the Price is Right and wish Drew all the best!
I have to say that CBS made a wise decision about choosing Carey as host, and here are a few reasons why:
1. Drew Carey is 49. Bob started hosting TPIR when he was 48, so they’re about even starting age-wise.
2. Drew Carey will host TPIR while hosting Power of 10 (pending if the show lasts until the season premiere, which it probably will be based on the commercials). Bob hosted TPIR while he was still hosting ToC, so another even match.
3. I agree that Carey resembles Bill Cullen in some ways.
I will say though that Drew will bring a new dimension to the show. He’s energetic, and he has potential. I’m not doubting his abilities at all. The proof will be in the pudding this fall when he makes his first entrance through Door 2.
It’s pretty funny that a guy who is primarily known for his stand-up and acting career and whose only real game show was that “Play for a Billion” one-time special is about to become the first person in years to host 2 different game shows at the same time!
That overlap may or may not happen. Right now, “Power of 10″ is slated for only an eight-week run ending September 19.
As to the apparent start of tapings for Price Season 36, August 25 is a Saturday. The normal Price taping schedule is Monday through Thursday. I’m not saying that date isn’t correct, but since CBS.com hasn’t updated the ticket info page for Price that date may or may not be firm as yet. Give it a day or two.
Meanwhile, anyone wish to take a crack at rewriting “Moon Over Parma”?
Perhaps, “Price Over Parma”?
Just like a lot of people, I wanted to see Todd get the job, but I am intrigued and somewhat excited at the prospect of Drew Carey. I have always been a fam of his, even before his sitcom – when he was a touring stand-up. I have attended taping of both his sitcom and “Whose Line,” and have found him to be an extremely nice, funny and yet, humble man. I think he will work on “Price,”…
…if he doesn’t let the comedy overshadow the game and make it about him. This is what I like to call, “The Da Whoopi Code.”
Good Luck Drew, and good luck TPIR!
Congrats, Drew, if you happen upon this page.
To be honest, I was surprised to see he had even been thrown into the running, but it was a pleasant surprise. I knew that Drew could make TPIR work, given the fact that TPIR can sometimes feel like Whose Line? when contestants get a little unruly. Granted, I was kinda rooting for Todd Newton, but hey, Drew Carey is a GREAT choice.
Break a leg, Drew, for season 36!
I like Drew, but I’m disappointed that he got in and not Todd. And before you tell me to “get over it” and all that bull, consider this: while some of the other host have had test runs, Drew hasn’t. And the stuff surrounding this selection are kinda suspect, if you know what I mean.
Example One (As Observed by CBSPromoMan on G-R.net):
WTF? If you have to actually tell someone that this show’s still going strong, how can you expect him to be enthusiastic about hosting the show? Sorry, I’m not convinced.
Drew is a smart, funny, and nice guy, I’m sure of that. But can he work with the common public? That remains to be seen. I will watch, though, and hope that he can at least be mediocre.