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mriggles · 07-23-2007, 05:57 PM

AND NOW HERE IS THE HOST OF THE PRICE IS RIGHT:

DREW CAREY!!!!!

I can now officially say that Drew Carey Is the new host of the price is right.

Word is about to leak out folks I mean very very soon, but I wanted you all to know first!!!!!!

Brent88 · 07-23-2007, 05:59 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19919509/

FINALLY!!!!

mriggles · 07-23-2007, 06:06 PM

told you word was about to leak out!!!!!!! LOL... On Friday i made a post in another thread saying we can expect an announcement as early as monday (today).. The plan was for him to announce it on the Late show with David Letterman & he did, but word leaked out a little quicker than they thought!!!!! The show is taping as I am writing this & word came out within minutes of him saying it on the show.

Zoneboy · 07-23-2007, 06:12 PM

What will they call the models? Carey's Cuties?

mriggles · 07-23-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

What will they call the models? Carey's Cuties?

LOL

Mikado · 07-23-2007, 06:15 PM

I pretty much figured...not that i'll be watching any

mriggles · 07-23-2007, 06:17 PM

The original thinking of the CBS brass in regards to Carey were they really really didn't want him hosting both shows especially since one is taping onone coast & another on the other coast, but after seeing the tapes of his performance on the show they apparently became convinced that there was not a better man for the job. More soon: I need to get back to work

Janice · 07-23-2007, 06:22 PM

http://news.aol.com/entertainment/television/story/_a/drew-carey-to-replace-barker-on-price/20070723174809990001

Drew Carey to Replace Barker on 'Price'

AP
Posted: 2007-07-23 18:05:03

NEW YORK (July 23) - Genial comic Drew Carey was tapped Monday to replace silver-haired legend Bob Barker on the CBS daytime game show "The Price is Right." Carey confirmed the deal during a taping of the "Late Show" with David Letterman.

The selection attracted more attention than usual for a daytime show because of the prospect of replacing Barker, 83. Barker retired after 35 years in the job last month following taping of his 6,586th episode.

The opening attracted widespread interest, including from comic Rosie O'Donnell after she left "The View."

Carey, 49, spent a decade on his own ABC sitcom and also was host of the game show "Whose Line is It Anyway?," a comic improvisational show.

He will also be host of a new CBS prime-time game show, "The Power of 10," that will air first next month. He told The Associated Press that CBS officials first contacted him about "The Price is Right" immediately after he completed a pilot of the other game show this spring.

Fleet · 07-23-2007, 06:27 PM

I wonder how successful he will be as the host.
I was thinking maybe someone like Regis Philbin would be more fitting for the type of game show it is.

Or Wink Martindale?

BTW, I remember watching that show with a neighborhood friend during the summer of '72 or '73. Can't remember exactly the year.

mriggles · 07-23-2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

http://news.aol.com/entertainment/television/story/_a/drew-carey-to-replace-barker-on-price/20070723174809990001

Drew Carey to Replace Barker on 'Price'

AP
Posted: 2007-07-23 18:05:03

NEW YORK (July 23) - Genial comic Drew Carey was tapped Monday to replace silver-haired legend Bob Barker on the CBS daytime game show "The Price is Right." Carey confirmed the deal during a taping of the "Late Show" with David Letterman.

The selection attracted more attention than usual for a daytime show because of the prospect of replacing Barker, 83. Barker retired after 35 years in the job last month following taping of his 6,586th episode.

The opening attracted widespread interest, including from comic Rosie O'Donnell after she left "The View."

Carey, 49, spent a decade on his own ABC sitcom and also was host of the game show "Whose Line is It Anyway?," a comic improvisational show.

He will also be host of a new CBS prime-time game show, "The Power of 10," that will air first next month. He told The Associated Press that CBS officials first contacted him about "The Price is Right" immediately after he completed a pilot of the other game show this spring.

lol I actually got the word on Friday afternoon, but was asked by my friend not to say anything until today. Which is why I posted the way I did On friday. I am a man of my word & he told me not to say anything until he gave me the go ahead & he gave me the go ahead at 540pm!!!!

DVDFreaker · 07-23-2007, 06:39 PM

They sure blew it with this hire! I can't stand Drew Carey, what a horrible choice! Price is Right jumped the shark!

mriggles · 07-23-2007, 06:43 PM

The funny thing about all this is, Drew carey was NOT CBS's first choice no matter what they say in the next couple of days. Up until this past week they were on the Mark Steines Bandwagon big time. Amazing how things change in such a short time. Drew has been fremantles choice since the end of June but it took a while to get CBS to sign off on it

Ireneparalegal · 07-23-2007, 06:47 PM

I JUST HEARD THIS ON THE RADIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOO HOO...THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!!!! I WAS HOPING FOR THIS. Great choice!!

mriggles · 07-23-2007, 06:57 PM

Watch or tape letterman tonight folks!!!!!

Mr. Television · 07-23-2007, 06:58 PM

This is fantastic news. Drew will do a great job.

07-23-2007, 05:57 PM	#1
mriggles Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,627	The moment we all have been waiting for is here: AND NOW HERE IS THE HOST OF THE PRICE IS RIGHT: DREW CAREY!!!!! I can now officially say that Drew Carey Is the new host of the price is right. Word is about to leak out folks I mean very very soon, but I wanted you all to know first!!!!!!

07-23-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
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07-23-2007, 06:12 PM	#4
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07-23-2007, 06:22 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	You scooped it by 7 minutes. http://news.aol.com/entertainment/television/story/_a/drew-carey-to-replace-barker-on-price/20070723174809990001 Drew Carey to Replace Barker on 'Price' AP Posted: 2007-07-23 18:05:03 NEW YORK (July 23) - Genial comic Drew Carey was tapped Monday to replace silver-haired legend Bob Barker on the CBS daytime game show "The Price is Right." Carey confirmed the deal during a taping of the "Late Show" with David Letterman. The selection attracted more attention than usual for a daytime show because of the prospect of replacing Barker, 83. Barker retired after 35 years in the job last month following taping of his 6,586th episode. The opening attracted widespread interest, including from comic Rosie O'Donnell after she left "The View." Carey, 49, spent a decade on his own ABC sitcom and also was host of the game show "Whose Line is It Anyway?," a comic improvisational show. He will also be host of a new CBS prime-time game show, "The Power of 10," that will air first next month. He told The Associated Press that CBS officials first contacted him about "The Price is Right" immediately after he completed a pilot of the other game show this spring.

07-23-2007, 06:27 PM	#9
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	I wonder how successful he will be as the host. I was thinking maybe someone like Regis Philbin would be more fitting for the type of game show it is. Or Wink Martindale? BTW, I remember watching that show with a neighborhood friend during the summer of '72 or '73. Can't remember exactly the year.
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07-23-2007, 06:06 PM	#3
mriggles Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,627	told you word was about to leak out!!!!!!! LOL... On Friday i made a post in another thread saying we can expect an announcement as early as monday (today).. The plan was for him to announce it on the Late show with David Letterman & he did, but word leaked out a little quicker than they thought!!!!! The show is taping as I am writing this & word came out within minutes of him saying it on the show.

07-23-2007, 06:15 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I pretty much figured...not that i'll be watching any

07-23-2007, 06:17 PM	#7
mriggles Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,627	The original thinking of the CBS brass in regards to Carey were they really really didn't want him hosting both shows especially since one is taping onone coast & another on the other coast, but after seeing the tapes of his performance on the show they apparently became convinced that there was not a better man for the job. More soon: I need to get back to work

07-23-2007, 06:39 PM	#11
DVDFreaker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 23, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 699	They sure blew it with this hire! I can't stand Drew Carey, what a horrible choice! Price is Right jumped the shark!

07-23-2007, 06:43 PM	#12
mriggles Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,627	The funny thing about all this is, Drew carey was NOT CBS's first choice no matter what they say in the next couple of days. Up until this past week they were on the Mark Steines Bandwagon big time. Amazing how things change in such a short time. Drew has been fremantles choice since the end of June but it took a while to get CBS to sign off on it

07-23-2007, 06:47 PM	#13
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I JUST HEARD THIS ON THE RADIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOO HOO...THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!!!! I WAS HOPING FOR THIS. Great choice!!
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07-23-2007, 06:57 PM	#14
mriggles Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2005 Location: JERSEY Posts: 3,627	Watch or tape letterman tonight folks!!!!!

07-23-2007, 06:58 PM	#15
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	This is fantastic news. Drew will do a great job.
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