With Bob Barker stepping down from The Price is Right in June, the big question is who should be considered to replace him? One candidate that would be perfect but he's 75 is Geoff Edwards. He has experience with audience participation shows, including The New Treasure Hunt and The Big Spin. He also subbed for Monty Hall on Let's Make a Deal. But what would work in his favor is the fact that he had to memorize about 90 different acts for The New Treasure Hunt and now he would have to memorize the rules to all 80 pricing games.

Realistically, here are my top choices for the new TPIR host:

1. Todd Newton. Also hosts several casino versions.
2. Marc Summers. A big Barker fan.
3. Donny Osmond. Has a vibrant personality. But if a Name That Tune revival is a go, there could be conflicts.
4. Rich Fields. If the current announcer becomes the new host, my prediction is that Burton Richardson will be the new announcer.

I've been in and out on several boards the last day or so and I've heard many, many suggestions, thoughts, and rumors...

To me, good suggestions...

Todd Newton... Todd's hosted TPIR Live in Las Vegas for a while now, so he has experience, and word has it that he's been going to tapings and he's been taking notes. I personally think that he'd be good, under one condition. He's hosted two Game Show Network original programs... Hollywood Showdown, which was a game show that tested people's knowledge on TV shows, movies, and music. He had great energy on that show and interacted with the contestants really well. If he kept this same style of hosting, then I think he'd excel on TPIR. However, I didnt like how overly loud and excited he was on the second GSN show Whammy!, a revivial of the classic Press Your Luck. As long as he can tone it down, I think that he'll do fine.


Bil Dwyer... He's seems to have a really funny and genuine personality, and he to me he hosted the revival for I've Got A Secret pretty well. And I think he has the right amount of energy.

Marc Summers... people in the 18-40 demo would know this guy from Double Dare. He does his best with shows that allow him to show his talents and I think he'd fit great on that. He's also hosted the a stage version of TPIR before, so he's also had experience.

Chuck Woolery... Someone brought him up at the GSN boards, and I think he'd be a decent pick, he's hosted several game shows and he's still doing GSN's Lingo now... he's great at contestant interaction, a lot of viewers know him young and old. The only real weakness is the mastery of his show, but he'll get it down.

Too bad Howie Mandel is hosting Deal or No Deal, and is about to host the Canadian version of it soon. He turned out to be a great host, much to my surprise.

Suggestions I say..."HELL to the no!!"
Louie Anderson... if you thought he was tired on Family Feud, well, I dont even wanna consider the possibilities.
Danny Bonaduce... Even though I find this guy rather annoying, he does do a fairly decent job hosting Game Show Network's Starface... but no way on earth is he TPIR caliber.
Star Jones-Reynolds... all of a sudden, Louie Anderson doesnt sound too bad.

One candidate that would be perfect but he's 75 is Geoff Edwards.

He still writes travel stuff and so forth, but he's retired from show business now.

my choice is Chuck Woolery:cool:
all my other choices are either retired or deceased:(
i think Louie Anderson is a dreadful choice:eek:

With Bob Barker stepping down from The Price is Right in June, the big question is who should be considered to replace him? One candidate that would be perfect but he's 75 is Geoff Edwards. He has experience with audience participation shows, including The New Treasure Hunt and The Big Spin. He also subbed for Monty Hall on Let's Make a Deal. But what would work in his favor is the fact that he had to memorize about 90 different acts for The New Treasure Hunt and now he would have to memorize the rules to all 80 pricing games.

Realistically, here are my top choices for the new TPIR host:

1. Todd Newton. Also hosts several casino versions.
2. Marc Summers. A big Barker fan.
3. Donny Osmond. Has a vibrant personality. But if a Name That Tune revival is a go, there could be conflicts.
4. Rich Fields. If the current announcer becomes the new host, my prediction is that Burton Richardson will be the new announcer.

Let's clear this up, Bob Barker will be succeeded, not replaced. On that note, the man I definitely believe will most likely succeed Bob Barker as host of The Price is Right will be Todd Newton. He's hosted the show live in Las Vegas and he's been at the show's tapings in Los Angeles, taking important notes. Bob Barker might be grooming Todd Newton to succeed him and carry the show. Rich Fields will remain the show's announcer, and at the same time, continue working as a weather specialist on local television. Marc Summers can also be considered. Also to be considered should be radio DJ, former MTV VJ and former host of WGN's old Illinois' Instant Riches game show, Mark Goodman. Between Newton, Summers and Goodman, I believe Todd Newton will get the nod to succeed Bob Barker as host of The Price is Right.

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From what's been known, Donny is supposedly hosting the Name that Tune revival next year.

if It cant be Donny Osmond I pick Todd Newton

as stupid as this sounds don't be surprised if it ends up being Dave Price from the cbs early show.

They are not going to replace Barker with anybody. On other game shows when the host retires they do not replace the host with somebody else, they cease production of the game show and they will probably cease production of The Price Is Right, which would be a good thing if they ceased production of that game show because the contestents do not act with class and sophistication, they act like a bunch of morons.:cool:

Once again, CBS and Fremantle have made it clear, the show will NOT be ending when Bob leaves. Too much of CBS's success in daytime is tied into the springboard that 'Price' gives its affiliates. You can't be that sentimental when you're a television executive looking at ratings...that's just the way it is.

What could be good for fans of the show is that because CBS wants the show to continue to do well, they should be heaping lots of pressure on Fremantle not to make huge, sweeping changes, but to make the show as watchable as it has been all these years. In that respect, CBS could be our biggest ally here.

Also, I'm still hoping for Marc Summers.

Also, I'm still hoping for Marc Summers.

I hope so too and I agree that they shouldnt make any drastic changes. The host is enough of a change, especially in this case. Changing the theme, set, etc. would be just too much that would be crammed down people's throats and they wont come back. This is one of those situations where a whole bunch of changes isnt necessary.

as stupid as this sounds don't be surprised if it ends up being Dave Price from the cbs early show.

Yeah, I read this week that he is in the running. He even taped an "audition" episode a while back.

Yeah, I read this week that he is in the running. He even taped an "audition" episode a while back.


Yes he did & he apparently did some guest hosting stints on the stage version for todd newton in vegas & from what people tell me, he bombed big time. We could have another letterman vs leno situation building here guys.

It seems like the executives in NY want Dave Price, but on the west coast they are not so fond of that idea. I agree with the west coast. I could be dead wrong, but Dave price just doesn't seem to be price material.

Anybody who likes The Price Is Right game show is totally sick and demented. Most of the contestants act like a bunch of morons instead of acting with class and sophistication.:cool:

who ever they get to replace Bob Barker will be fine with me

Dave Price is da MAN! :lol:

Yes I also Heard that Dave Price was in The Running

Dave Price is da MAN! :lol:


HA HA HA HA.. He is not " price material "

Anybody who likes The Price Is Right game show is totally sick and demented. Most of the contestants act like a bunch of morons instead of acting with class and sophistication.:cool:


UH....ok...yeah great :rolleyes:

Anybody who likes The Price Is Right game show is totally sick and demented.

Wow. Thank you so much for contributing so constructively to this thread. :rolleyes:

Rich fields should be the next host. We are all familiar with him, he is young, enthusiastic & he knows the show inside & out

I Think They will keep Rich Fields as The Announcer of The Price is Right.

Wow. Thank you so much for contributing so constructively to this thread. :rolleyes:
I suppose you like it when some of the contestants act like morons instead of acting with class and sophistication?:cool:

I, for one, don't like how some of the contestants act, but love and am a devoted fan of the show because of Bob Barker, and his...what are those words you keep mentioning...ah yes, "class and sophistication."

I suppose you like it when some of the contestants act like morons instead of acting with class and sophistication?:cool:
*scoffs* Please. Just about EVERY game show has had its share of at least one contestant and/or celebrity guest who didnt act the way one would expect, so it's not like TPIR is the only place to find people like that. And what in the world does this have to do with the topic of this thread anyways?

Rich fields should be the next host. We are all familiar with him, he is young, enthusiastic & he knows the show inside & out
I dont think this would be such a bad idea. The only reason why I really dont care that much for him as an announcer now is because I dont think that he projects his voice properly. Though with a lot of the names that come up, I dont think a single one has really struck me as "the one" yet. But there have been a number of good ideas suggested by some folks on here and a couple other message boards so far.

I am glad someone agrees with me regarding rich fields. To me it is important that the next host of the show know the show inside & out. Rich has always been a huge fan of the show & he knows the show so well. I happen to know a few people that are close to the show & it really seems to me that this is a battle of the east coast vs the west coast. The NY Brass have someone in mind for the show & the folks on the west coast have another idea. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.

Are you kidding me?? Dave Price sucks....The most logical choice is the show's current announcer Rich Fields. He knows all the games, has his own built in TPIR fan base, is personable, comedic, and has full command of the audience in his warm up's. He has a real passion for the show and Barker himself loves him. He has spent the last 3 years as Barker's sidekick, and no one can beat that sort of training. CBS and Fremantle may miss the boat on this one, with that goof ball Dave Price. Please say it isn't so. Second choice, Todd Newton

Are you kidding me?? Dave Price sucks....The most logical choice is the show's current announcer Rich Fields. He knows all the games, has his own built in TPIR fan base, is personable, comedic, and has full command of the audience in his warm up's. He has a real passion for the show and Barker himself loves him. He has spent the last 3 years as Barker's sidekick, and no one can beat that sort of training. CBS and Fremantle may miss the boat on this one, with that goof ball Dave Price. Please say it isn't so. Second choice, Todd Newton

My guess is Rich Fields will remain TPIR's announcer, but Todd Newton, who has not only hosted TPIR Live in Las Vegas, but has also attended the show's tapings at CBS, would in all likelihood be the best choice to succeed Bob Barker, but the thing Todd needs to do, should he get the green light to host TPIR is to host the show his way and not try to be Bob.

Are you kidding me?? Dave Price sucks....The most logical choice is the show's current announcer Rich Fields. He knows all the games, has his own built in TPIR fan base, is personable, comedic, and has full command of the audience in his warm up's. He has a real passion for the show and Barker himself loves him. He has spent the last 3 years as Barker's sidekick, and no one can beat that sort of training. CBS and Fremantle may miss the boat on this one, with that goof ball Dave Price. Please say it isn't so. Second choice, Todd Newton


I agree 300%. Rich fields is the man & should be the next host. End of story. We will see how dave price does tomorrow on his " 3 trial shows"

Are you kidding me?? Dave Price sucks....The most logical choice is the show's current announcer Rich Fields. He knows all the games, has his own built in TPIR fan base, is personable, comedic, and has full command of the audience in his warm up's. He has a real passion for the show and Barker himself loves him. He has spent the last 3 years as Barker's sidekick, and no one can beat that sort of training. CBS and Fremantle may miss the boat on this one, with that goof ball Dave Price. Please say it isn't so. Second choice, Todd Newton


great 1st post by the way!!!!! GREAT JOB

Why should anybody replace Barker as the host of Price Is Right? Once Barker retires they should cease production on that game show.:cool:

Someone else to consider might be Wink Martindale. I think his personallity whould fit the show. I remember a nighttime version hosted by Tom Kenndy.
He might also be a good choice.or,finally Jim Perry.as,you see i'm going old school.but,I still think all of these chould do a fine job.

Someone else to consider might be Wink Martindale. I think his personallity whould fit the show. I remember a nighttime version hosted by Tom Kenndy.
He might also be a good choice.or,finally Jim Perry.as,you see i'm going old school.but,I still think all of these chould do a fine job.

Wink Martindale could've hosted The Price is Right more than 20 years ago. Remember, Wink is now 73, Tom Kennedy is almost 80, and Jim Perry is now 72. Tom Kennedy actually hosted the syndicated nighttime edition in 1985. The reality of succedding Bob Barker would actually start with younger, up-and-coming hosts, and I still believe it starts with Todd Newton.

I really agree with some of you guys about Rich, and I'll tell you why:

-He's very personable and interacts well with the audience
-He's got great energy and charisma
-He knows the games really well
-For as long as he can remember, he has been a lifelong fan of the Barker version of the show
-He deeply loves the people he works with
-He has great respect for Bob
-Bob has great respect for him and believes in his abilities (I bet many of you didn't know this, but it was Bob himself who encouraged Rich to throw his hat into the ring)

On top of that, he does have hosting experience. If you saw the behind-the-scenes videos for Gameshow Marathon on CBS.com over the summer, he was excellent hosting those online episodes. The Christmas parade from Orlando aired Sunday night on WGN, and Rich was part of that as the announcer and sideline reporter (he even sneaked in a little "Come on down").

To see what I mean, I put up a video montage on YouTube submitted to me by an "inside source" I keep in close contact with. It features Rich hosting various things in and around Studio 33 - some clips you may recognize, others you may be watching for the first time (there's a great clip of him from the early 90s as the backup host for "Flamingo Fortune", the Florida Lottery game show). Definitely worth checking out

Watch it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHf-upBOk2M

It is also available for download at http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2PMFS4M8

I do agree that Burton would be a great match for Rich if he became the new host, because I thought he did a bang-up job substituting at the announcer's chair on last Friday's episode when Rich had laryngitis the day that particular episode was taped

I heard something on the radio that Rosie O'Donnell was in the running or something. That would be awful (at least to me!)

To me, Marc Summers would be a great host.

Wink Martindale could've hosted The Price is Right more than 20 years ago. Remember, Wink is now 73, Tom Kennedy is almost 80, and Jim Perry is now 72. Tom Kennedy actually hosted the syndicated nighttime edition in 1985. The reality of succedding Bob Barker would actually start with younger, up-and-coming hosts, and I still believe it starts with Todd Newton.
If it was back in the day when game shows was the bomb, like variety shows were, one of those three would had made great hosts for the Price is Right after Bob Barker leaves. He is the last of the original game show host from back in the day.

I can Rich Fields replacing Bob. He is familiar with the climate of PIR and his energy is great.

I heard something on the radio that Rosie O'Donnell was in the running or something. That would be awful (at least to me!)
NO WAY THAT WOULD HAPPEN!!!! Too controversial and opinionated. That show would get cancel in a heartbeat if that was to happen. She is already making waves on The View and Barbara should canned her. Like Bob the replacement needs to have an inviting presence about them on the screen and on stage.

I just lost all of what respect left I had for Rosie this month. For God's sake, I say definitely NO to her hosting TPiR.

I am still pulling for Rich Fields on this one. Word has it that the TPIR shows taped with Dave Price were as bad as his road show hosting. However, I fear the worst out of the brass on this thing. Please.... don't let the ship sink when Captian Bob retires, Mr. Moonves. Hand it off to first mate "Fields". He is the most logical choice. And while I do like Todd Newton, he can be a little "fake" at times, and certainly does not have the feel of the show like Rich does. Road show host only play 3 games in all.... and Fields knows all 80 of the TPIR games. Plus.... its going to take someone that comfortable and sure of themself on stage, to pull it off and make us all accept him. Also heard John OHurley may have been contacted. He just moved into my second choice. Others mentioned here such as Martindale are just plain too old. Got to be Fields all the way!!

I think John O'Hurley would not be a bad idea. But I hope the buzzer-jumping on Feud ends... soon.

Ok realisticly Rich whoud be the best choice i guess.but,for those who think Wink is to old consider this.he is 73 now i think. so,he chould host the show for 10 years and be the same age as Bob is now 83.lol I know i'm fishing here.
10 years whoud be a good run. How many of you think TPIR can go past 10 more years anyway?

I think Wink would work also.

I am still pulling for Rich Fields on this one. Word has it that the TPIR shows taped with Dave Price were as bad as his road show hosting. However, I fear the worst out of the brass on this thing. Please.... don't let the ship sink when Captian Bob retires, Mr. Moonves. Hand it off to first mate "Fields". He is the most logical choice. And while I do like Todd Newton, he can be a little "fake" at times, and certainly does not have the feel of the show like Rich does. Road show host only play 3 games in all.... and Fields knows all 80 of the TPIR games. Plus.... its going to take someone that comfortable and sure of themself on stage, to pull it off and make us all accept him. Also heard John OHurley may have been contacted. He just moved into my second choice. Others mentioned here such as Martindale are just plain too old. Got to be Fields all the way!!

Couldn't have said it better myself! :)

Many people forget that Bob was not the original host of the Price is Right .Bill Cullen was the original host in the 50's and 60's.When the show came back in the 70's after a several year hiatus,Bob had pretty big shows to fill which he did for 35 years.Now it is time to slect a replacement.
The secret for a successful replacement is for Bob's successor to have his own style and not try to copy Bob.With that said here are my choices to replace Bob Barker-
Bil Dwyer (recent host of GSN's I've got A secret)-smart,very witty and knows how to keep the game moving.
Todd Newton-Has hosted the recent on the road versions of The Price is Right
Rich Fields-Yes,He would be an excellent successor to Bob.Knows all the games and has worked with Bob the last few years.

Hi!

I agree to Donnie Osmond. I really enjoy him on the game shows I've seen him host.

Jill :)

PS I just read somewhere that Rosie O. was in the running---oh, yuck! What are they thinking? Barker's not dead yet, but if he were, he roll in his grave!

Hi!

I agree to Donnie Osmond. I really enjoy him on the game shows I've seen him host.

Jill :)

PS I just read somewhere that Rosie O. was in the running---oh, yuck! What are they thinking? Barker's not dead yet, but if he were, he roll in his grave!

Pretty unlikely! Fremantile Media has already declared thay Rich Fields would still announce. As far as I know, since he's not only hosted live TPIR as well as attended TV tapings of the show, Todd Newton is still very much in the running to possibly take over, but I believe in his final TPIR telecast, Bob Barker, himself, should introduce his successor, and I still believe it will be Newton.

Like some of you, I also would love to see Rich Fields replace Bob. I'm hoping and praying that he get a tryout soon.

My other choices include Todd Newton, Marc Summers, and David Ruprecht.