Ok folks, here is the very latest info that I have direct from my friend @ cbs in Hollywood:

I was told that the production staff of the Price is right was told at the beginning of this week to be ready to return to work @ the end of this month. As of this moment it appears that they are very very close to finalizing the new host & have set a tenative date to tape the first show of season 36. I am being told that date is monday August 13th. What is reportedly going to happen is the new host will do 2 weeks of practice shows starting the last week of july to get ready for the premiere.


As far as who will be the host, it appears that Drew Carey is in fact back in the mix, The execs @ fremantle media really want him & are trying to make this happen. The CBS Folks aren't as convinced but are willing to talk. I am being told that Drew may being a studio audition today or tomorrow @ studio 33 (bob barker studio). THe Folks @ CBS really like Mark Steines from entertainment tonight. We shall see, thats the latest info I have, but I would expect a breaking news post from me very soon regarding the new host. My friend promised me 24 hrs notice before the announcement, & as soon as he tells me I can go with it I will :-)

Ok folks, here is the very latest info that I have direct from my friend @ cbs in Hollywood:

I was told that the production staff of the Price is right was told at the beginning of this week to be ready to return to work @ the end of this month. As of this moment it appears that they are very very close to finalizing the new host & have set a tenative date to tape the first show of season 36. I am being told that date is monday August 13th. What is reportedly going to happen is the new host will do 2 weeks of practice shows starting the last week of july to get ready for the premiere.


As far as who will be the host, it appears that Drew Carey is in fact back in the mix, The execs @ fremantle media really want him & are trying to make this happen. The CBS Folks aren't as convinced but are willing to talk. I am being told that Drew may being a studio audition today or tomorrow @ studio 33 (bob barker studio). THe Folks @ CBS really like Mark Steines from entertainment tonight. We shall see, thats the latest info I have, but I would expect a breaking news post from me very soon regarding the new host. My friend promised me 24 hrs notice before the announcement, & as soon as he tells me I can go with it I will :-)

Exerience does count, and although Drew Carey has game show hosting experience, namely Who's Line is it, Anyway?, I don't think he'll be right to host a show like The Price is Right. Mark Steines, unfortunately, doesn't have game show hosting experience(Sorry, people, experience counts more than looks). Mriggles, you know whom I definitely see taking the reigns of the show, so I don't need to mention his name and I don't care what the others say about him. Please continue to keep us posted.

Exerience does count, and although Drew Carey has game show hosting experience, namely Who's Line is it, Anyway?, I don't think he'll be right to host a show like The Price is Right. Mark Steines, unfortunately, doesn't have game show hosting experience(Sorry, people, experience counts more than looks). Mriggles, you know whom I definitely see taking the reigns of the show, so I don't need to mention his name and I don't care what the others say about him. Please continue to keep us posted.
Thank you for not mentioning his name. :lol:

Thank you for not mentioning his name. :lol:

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Thank you for not mentioning his name. :lol:
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Exerience does count, and although Drew Carey has game show hosting experience, namely Who's Line is it, Anyway?, I don't think he'll be right to host a show like The Price is Right. Mark Steines, unfortunately, doesn't have game show hosting experience(Sorry, people, experience counts more than looks). Mriggles, you know whom I definitely see taking the reigns of the show, so I don't need to mention his name and I don't care what the others say about him. Please continue to keep us posted.


I sure will. I have a feeling something will be happening very very very soon...possibly as early as monday. We shall see

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Entertainment/2007/07/20/carey_confirms_price_is_right_talks/6278/ (http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Entertainment/2007/07/20/carey_confirms_price_is_right_talks/6278/)

Carey confirms 'Price is Right' talks

LOS ANGELES, July 20 (UPI) -- Actor-comedian Drew Carey confirmed he is in talks with CBS about his telling Los Angeles studio guests to "come on down" on "The Price is Right."

The comic and current host of CBS' quiz show "The Power of 10" emerged about a month ago as the front-runner to replace the venerable host Bob Barker, who retired as a game show host earlier this year, Variety reported Friday.

On Thursday, Carey said the talks have moved to the point of finalizing the details on a deal.

"It's going back and forth. We call them one day, and they call us the next day," Carey said. "I think it would be really fun to do. I wouldn't have gone into negotiations with them if I didn't think I would be good at it."

A representative from CBS declined to comment on Carey's remarks, Variety said. However, CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler has confirmed that conversations with Carey have taken place.

All I can say about it is they are very very very close to making the announcement. A few I's need to be dotted & a few T's need to be crossed. Were close folks!!!!! By the way A certain someone is supposed to be on Letterman tonight ;)

Thank you for not mentioning his name. :lol:
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Ooooooh, Dynomite isn't going to be too happy about this. :lol:


I do respect alot of dynomites reasons for wanting who he does for the show. Alot of good points were made & it does make sense. I know alot of you feel it has been overkill with his opinions, Its all good.

Were really close to the end of the search, in fact I can almost positvely say the search is over, but this has taken so many twists & turns I am not posting anything until I get the official word from My friend but lets just say If I bet my eagles season tickets on who the next host would be, I ampretty confident I would still be a season ticket holder at days end!!!

I promise as soon as I can talk about it openly & not with hidden messages I will ;)

I do respect alot of dynomites reasons for wanting who he does for the show. Alot of good points were made & it does make sense. I know alot of you feel it has been overkill with his opinions, Its all good.

Were really close to the end of the search, in fact I can almost positvely say the search is over, but this has taken so many twists & turns I am not posting anything until I get the official word from My friend but lets just say If I bet my eagles season tickets on who the next host would be, I ampretty confident I would still be a season ticket holder at days end!!!

I promise as soon as I can talk about it openly & not with hidden messages I will ;)


I want to see you on the Sports Board talking about the NFL starting in August with the same enthusiam-lol


Just make sure you tell me what day the new host takes over because he will be nervous as hell i bet-lol

I wonder if Drew Carey will make the announcement on Letterman tonight.

An article this morning in the paper said the exact same thing,and added in closing:But CBS should be forewarned:It said if Drew Carey DOES get the job,he's going to insist that the name be changed to "Magic Golden Wheel".That idea of a name change probably will NOT sit too well with CBS/Freemantle.But,who knows?How do the rest of you feel about the name change idea Drew Carey has?

I want to see you on the Sports Board talking about the NFL starting in August with the same enthusiam-lol


Just make sure you tell me what day the new host takes over because he will be nervous as hell i bet-lol


Solomon, you know I will bring it every day...so much so that you will be sick of me by week 2...lol

I wonder if Drew Carey will make the announcement on Letterman tonight.


Im wondering the same thing myself Janice.!!! My guess is he will probably just rehash what has already been said.... Yes I am in negotiations, yes I want the show yada yada yada. I do know that CBS executives from Hollywood are here in NYC today on business. We shall see.

I do respect alot of dynomites reasons for wanting who he does for the show. Alot of good points were made & it does make sense. I know alot of you feel it has been overkill with his opinions, Its all good.

Were really close to the end of the search, in fact I can almost positvely say the search is over, but this has taken so many twists & turns I am not posting anything until I get the official word from My friend but lets just say If I bet my eagles season tickets on who the next host would be, I ampretty confident I would still be a season ticket holder at days end!!!

I promise as soon as I can talk about it openly & not with hidden messages I will ;)

Mriggles, just keep us posted about the latest. BTW, I don't care what wiseguy182 says anymore, so I'd disregard whatever he says about me.

An article this morning in the paper said the exact same thing,and added in closing:But CBS should be forewarned:It said if Drew Carey DOES get the job,he's going to insist that the name be changed to "Magic Golden Wheel".That idea of a name change probably will NOT sit too well with CBS/Freemantle.But,who knows?How do the rest of you feel about the name change idea Drew Carey has?


If Drew Carey really wants the show he better not be serious about that. I got the impression he was joking when he said that. There is no way the name of the show is changing unless they add " the new " again or something along those lines

Mriggles, just keep us posted about the latest. BTW, I don't care what wiseguy182 says anymore, so I'd disregard whatever he says about me.


You know I will. The worst thing is I know a little more than I am letting on, I just gave my friend my word that I would not say anything until he gives me the go ahead. As soon as I get the word & provided I am near a computer, I will let u guys know!!

Mriggles, just keep us posted about the latest. BTW, I don't care what wiseguy182 says anymore, so I'd disregard whatever he says about me.


I think you are the "Medication Man"-LOL

Can we please let members express their own opinions without getting on their case? Thank you.

Can we please let members express their own opinions without getting on their case? Thank you.


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