Drew Carey rumored to replace Bob Barker - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-21-2007, 09:47 AM

Drew Carey, come on down! You're the next contender to replace Bob Barker as host of "The Price is Right."
CBS and producer FremantleMedia North America have talked to the comic about hosting the long-running daytime gameshow, people familiar with the situation said. Eye already has a relationship with Carey, who's been tapped to host the net's upcoming primetime quizzer "Power of 10" (Daily Variety, March 21).

Nothing's been decided about who ultimately will inherit Barker's skinny microphone, however. Carey is one of several people who have been mentioned as candidates, including Rosie O'Donnell and George Hamilton.

If Carey did get the "Price" gig, he'd likely have to pull double duty on "Power," which premieres in August. But such cross-daypart synergies have worked before (think Regis Philbin on "Live!" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire").

Carey makes a lot of sense for the Barker job, given his mainstream, blue-collar appeal. His comic roots -- and a past gig on the ABC improv show "Whose Line Is it Anyway" -- also give him the ability to think quickly on his feet.

Reps for CBS and FMNA declined comment.

Mr. Television · 06-21-2007, 10:38 AM

I wouldn't mind seeing him as host. I always liked Drew.

Janice · 06-21-2007, 11:59 AM

Drew Carey seems like a good choice. I've always liked his work. He's got that mainstream appeal going. I'm seeing stories everywhere on who will take over TPIR. It's on a lot of minds these days. I don't even watch the show, but I find myself getting caught up in the mystery of who gets the job, lol.

Dynomite · 06-21-2007, 12:37 PM

Drew Carey already has one game show under his belt, Who's Line is it, Anyway? He'll host another game show, but not The Price is Right. I know, he, Ian Zehring and others are trying out to host that show, but Todd Newton is clearly the most qualified to succeed Bob Barker, given his credentials that include TPIR Live, the DVD game version of TPIR, attending tapings of the show and taking notes. Drew Carey will be included in an upcoming thread on the current game show industry-he's just as good a comic as he is as a host.

TJL · 06-21-2007, 12:58 PM

Is there anyone left in Hollywood who hasn't been offered the Price Is Right gig?

Brent88 · 06-21-2007, 12:59 PM

It looks like they want a big name to replace Bob. Anybody is better than Rosie.

Meanwhile, CBS has the repeat schedule through the second week in August and they are still on January episodes then, so it looks like they are preparing for a huge delay in the start of Season 36.

snl 70s show fan · 06-21-2007, 03:38 PM

while i could never quite get into his sitcom i like the idea of drew carey for the price is right he has game show hosting experence a style of humor that seemes to appel to everybody and ive read many times that he is one of the nicest people in showbiz or out of it for that matter several people in an artcile for autograph collector magzine made comments about how when you talk to him and ask him for autographs he treats you like an old buddy and talks to you on your own level without any pretense whatsoever in short hes a real people person so i wish him good luck because he just might be what they are looking for and he also might make the show still worth watching in short if anyone can succeed bob barker and do a gret job without trying to be bob barker drew carey can do it

Tiger32 · 06-21-2007, 03:53 PM

Does this mean that Mimi will become one of the Price is Right Girls?

http://www.look-alikes.com/actf23.htm

catlover79 · 06-21-2007, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Is there anyone left in Hollywood who hasn't been offered the Price Is Right gig?

Good point, TJL.

I think Drew would be a good fit, and I'd take him anyday over Rosie.

TJL · 06-21-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger32

Does this mean that Mimi will become one of the Price is Right Girls?

http://www.look-alikes.com/actf23.htm

Actually, it would be really funny to see Ryan Styles or Diedrich Bader posing on a car when the curtain is pulled back. Drew would probably love a practical joke like that.

Zoneboy · 06-21-2007, 04:14 PM

Invaders from Mars have made sure that Rosie won't get the job.

Mars Attacks

catlover79 · 06-21-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger32

Does this mean that Mimi will become one of the Price is Right Girls?

http://www.look-alikes.com/actf23.htm

Holy cow, that would be something.

JulieSomoski · 06-21-2007, 04:31 PM

Come one, everybody! Mimi would be great . . .

Seriously, this is one person I never thought of hosting TPiR, but now that it has been mentioned, I couldn't think of anyone better! He would be great to host the Price is Right, with his quick humor and down to earth quality.

And, is anyone else sick of hearing about Todd Newton? I mean, we all know that many people want him as host, but do you have to post it on every single thread? (Not trying to be rude, by the way)

Dynomite · 06-21-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Come one, everybody! Mimi would be great . . .

Seriously, this is one person I never thought of hosting TPiR, but now that it has been mentioned, I couldn't think of anyone better! He would be great to host the Price is Right, with his quick humor and down to earth quality.

And, is anyone else sick of hearing about Todd Newton? I mean, we all know that many people want him as host, but do you have to post it on every single thread? (Not trying to be rude, by the way)

Not at all! Get this straight-forget about Rosie O'Donnell, once and for all-she's not game show hosting material. You're asking other people if they're sick of hearing about Todd? Guess what, we don't care-we're just calling it like we see it, he's ready. You may not like what's being determined, right now, but that's your perogative. Forget about Mimi-she isn't right for the show, either. Drew isn't right for this show, but maybe others.

Mr. Television · 06-21-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Come one, everybody! Mimi would be great . . .

Seriously, this is one person I never thought of hosting TPiR, but now that it has been mentioned, I couldn't think of anyone better! He would be great to host the Price is Right, with his quick humor and down to earth quality.

And, is anyone else sick of hearing about Todd Newton? I mean, we all know that many people want him as host, but do you have to post it on every single thread? (Not trying to be rude, by the way)

I totally agree with you.

06-21-2007, 09:47 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Drew Carey rumored to replace Bob Barker Drew Carey, come on down! You're the next contender to replace Bob Barker as host of "The Price is Right." CBS and producer FremantleMedia North America have talked to the comic about hosting the long-running daytime gameshow, people familiar with the situation said. Eye already has a relationship with Carey, who's been tapped to host the net's upcoming primetime quizzer "Power of 10" (Daily Variety, March 21). Nothing's been decided about who ultimately will inherit Barker's skinny microphone, however. Carey is one of several people who have been mentioned as candidates, including Rosie O'Donnell and George Hamilton. If Carey did get the "Price" gig, he'd likely have to pull double duty on "Power," which premieres in August. But such cross-daypart synergies have worked before (think Regis Philbin on "Live!" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"). Carey makes a lot of sense for the Barker job, given his mainstream, blue-collar appeal. His comic roots -- and a past gig on the ABC improv show "Whose Line Is it Anyway" -- also give him the ability to think quickly on his feet. Reps for CBS and FMNA declined comment.
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Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	It looks like they want a big name to replace Bob. Anybody is better than Rosie. Meanwhile, CBS has the repeat schedule through the second week in August and they are still on January episodes then, so it looks like they are preparing for a huge delay in the start of Season 36.
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06-21-2007, 11:59 AM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Drew Carey seems like a good choice. I've always liked his work. He's got that mainstream appeal going. I'm seeing stories everywhere on who will take over TPIR. It's on a lot of minds these days. I don't even watch the show, but I find myself getting caught up in the mystery of who gets the job, lol.

06-21-2007, 12:37 PM	#4
Dynomite Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2006 Location: near Dayton, Ohio Posts: 579	Drew Carey already has one game show under his belt, Who's Line is it, Anyway? He'll host another game show, but not The Price is Right. I know, he, Ian Zehring and others are trying out to host that show, but Todd Newton is clearly the most qualified to succeed Bob Barker, given his credentials that include TPIR Live, the DVD game version of TPIR, attending tapings of the show and taking notes. Drew Carey will be included in an upcoming thread on the current game show industry-he's just as good a comic as he is as a host.

06-21-2007, 03:38 PM	#7
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	while i could never quite get into his sitcom i like the idea of drew carey for the price is right he has game show hosting experence a style of humor that seemes to appel to everybody and ive read many times that he is one of the nicest people in showbiz or out of it for that matter several people in an artcile for autograph collector magzine made comments about how when you talk to him and ask him for autographs he treats you like an old buddy and talks to you on your own level without any pretense whatsoever in short hes a real people person so i wish him good luck because he just might be what they are looking for and he also might make the show still worth watching in short if anyone can succeed bob barker and do a gret job without trying to be bob barker drew carey can do it

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Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Does this mean that Mimi will become one of the Price is Right Girls? http://www.look-alikes.com/actf23.htm

06-21-2007, 04:31 PM	#13
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