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WatcherofOldTV · 03-12-2016, 02:29 AM

To me, he never quite fit the show...
Mumbles his words and doesn't really seem to have the spirit..
Just kind of seems like a teenager trying to fit in with the "in-crowd"...sometimes, forgets how games are played and makes it up as he goes.

Not everybody can be Bob Barker, I get that...but this guy isn't even close, imo. He's very popular because let's face it, he looks funny and the show has a good format. Carey is not that good and I'm waiting for his replacement.

Yong Fang · 03-13-2016, 01:26 AM

I am not a watcher of the show, but I saw some clips on YouTube and was remarkable how thin Drew Carey has become. Doesn't look like Drew Carey I knew, paunchy, working class looking, beer drinking guy of old, and has been replaced with this suntanned, thin, old California hipster guy.

SitcomsOffline · 03-13-2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WatcherofOldTV

To me, he never quite fit the show...
Mumbles his words and doesn't really seem to have the spirit..
Just kind of seems like a teenager trying to fit in with the "in-crowd"...sometimes, forgets how games are played and makes it up as he goes.

Not everybody can be Bob Barker, I get that...but this guy isn't even close, imo. He's very popular because let's face it, he looks funny and the show has a good format. Carey is not that good and I'm waiting for his replacement.

I completely agree with your assessment.

glickmam · 03-13-2016, 10:28 AM

I like Drew Carey, mainly because he is much nicer to the staff and models than what Bob Barker ever was.

OH Nuts! · 03-13-2016, 10:50 PM

I like Drew; he's very amiable while B.B. was rather cranky...IMO it was time for a change.

ILuvCarolBurnett · 04-29-2016, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatcherofOldTV

To me, he never quite fit the show...
Mumbles his words and doesn't really seem to have the spirit..
Just kind of seems like a teenager trying to fit in with the "in-crowd"...sometimes, forgets how games are played and makes it up as he goes.

Not everybody can be Bob Barker, I get that...but this guy isn't even close, imo. He's very popular because let's face it, he looks funny and the show has a good format. Carey is not that good and I'm waiting for his replacement.

I've never seen a full episode of TPIR since Carey took over as host, and that has been what, almost 10 years I guess. I've seen bits and pieces, and I agree, he does not strike me as a game show host. He is not a warm, inviting and welcoming personality. He sort of strikes me as the "freaK' or "weirdo" that sits next to you on the bus and you get up to move away from. I think it is the glasses....who wears those dorky things anyway?

I bet old Bob Barker is "fuming" TPIR is still on. I bet he thought the show would end without him.

Dude111 · 07-11-2025, 09:06 PM

In my opinion he ruined the show.....

When he started they changed the music,its not as loud as it was....... I think someone told me they made it stereo when it used to be mono...

WHY?? IT WAS FINE BEING MONO!!!

I dont like stuff going downhill and the ppl behind it think its so good

cloggedmind · 07-11-2025, 10:58 PM

I think he is a very amiable and competent Emcee. The contestants love getting up on the stage and Drew does all he can to make them comfortable, give them a little time to "show off" for their support group, and he is enthusiastic about the games, the environment of the studio and respects the legacy of the show.

When he first started he played around a lot, bringing the Improv-type stuff (I haven't seen Kathy Kinney or any other guest in over a decade!) and laughing off mistakes and gaffes that come from settling in.

The format of the show is much tighter of late, partly from Drew growing into the role of genial host and less comedy, and part is that the show's timing has to be ultra-tight due to commercials. Really! There isn't any time to cut up and have that relaxed, Bob Barker-style interaction/conversation with contestants. They barely even describe the products in detail anymore-- they just run a quick slide show and say the product name. Its all, "Go-go-go!"

icecream · 07-12-2025, 01:31 AM

Bob was a better on camera host. But behind the scenes Drew is probably a much better person, I haven't heard about Drew being hateful towards employees and treating them like crap.

03-12-2016, 02:29 AM	#1
WatcherofOldTV Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2011 Posts: 138	Anybody else not a fan of Drew Carey with Price is Right? To me, he never quite fit the show... Mumbles his words and doesn't really seem to have the spirit.. Just kind of seems like a teenager trying to fit in with the "in-crowd"...sometimes, forgets how games are played and makes it up as he goes. Not everybody can be Bob Barker, I get that...but this guy isn't even close, imo. He's very popular because let's face it, he looks funny and the show has a good format. Carey is not that good and I'm waiting for his replacement.

07-11-2025, 09:06 PM	#7
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,545	In my opinion he ruined the show..... When he started they changed the music,its not as loud as it was....... I think someone told me they made it stereo when it used to be mono... WHY?? IT WAS FINE BEING MONO!!! I dont like stuff going downhill and the ppl behind it think its so good
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icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,833	Bob was a better on camera host. But behind the scenes Drew is probably a much better person, I haven't heard about Drew being hateful towards employees and treating them like crap.
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03-13-2016, 01:26 AM	#2
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	I am not a watcher of the show, but I saw some clips on YouTube and was remarkable how thin Drew Carey has become. Doesn't look like Drew Carey I knew, paunchy, working class looking, beer drinking guy of old, and has been replaced with this suntanned, thin, old California hipster guy.

03-13-2016, 10:28 AM	#4
glickmam Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 03, 2007 Posts: 661	I like Drew Carey, mainly because he is much nicer to the staff and models than what Bob Barker ever was.

03-13-2016, 10:50 PM	#5
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I like Drew; he's very amiable while B.B. was rather cranky...IMO it was time for a change.

07-11-2025, 10:58 PM	#8
cloggedmind Inactive Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 30, 2007 Posts: 529	I think he is a very amiable and competent Emcee. The contestants love getting up on the stage and Drew does all he can to make them comfortable, give them a little time to "show off" for their support group, and he is enthusiastic about the games, the environment of the studio and respects the legacy of the show. When he first started he played around a lot, bringing the Improv-type stuff (I haven't seen Kathy Kinney or any other guest in over a decade!) and laughing off mistakes and gaffes that come from settling in. The format of the show is much tighter of late, partly from Drew growing into the role of genial host and less comedy, and part is that the show's timing has to be ultra-tight due to commercials. Really! There isn't any time to cut up and have that relaxed, Bob Barker-style interaction/conversation with contestants. They barely even describe the products in detail anymore-- they just run a quick slide show and say the product name. Its all, "Go-go-go!"