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JamesG · 04-16-2026, 07:09 AM

CBS Sets Live "The Price is Right" Christmas Special
by Denise Petski
April 15, 2026

For the first time in its 54-year history on CBS, television’s longest-running game show will air live with The Price is Right Live, a Christmas primetime special.

Hosted by Drew Carey, with announcer George Gray, the special will provide viewers with “unprecedented behind-the-scenes access alongside Carey, Gray, the models and production team as they race to keep the show on track-resetting games, transforming the stage and beating the clock,” according to CBS.

Contestants will “Come on down!” to play fan-favorite games Plinko, Cliffhangers and Lucky Seven, before spinning The Big Wheel for a shot at a luxury showcase.

https://deadline.com/2026/04/cbs-liv...ds-1236861985/

Dude111 · 04-16-2026, 08:53 AM

Thank you Jimmy...... Its sad Mr. Barker isnt with us anymore

I loved price is right all thru Bobbys time.. (And before him it was someone else and he did good too (It was only 1/2hr then))

Do you remember who that was buddy??

stevea · 04-16-2026, 09:15 AM

I think the original host of TPIR was Bill Cullen.

howilu · 04-16-2026, 09:49 AM

Bill Cullen hosted the original version of The Price is Right from 1956 to 1965.

cd637299 · 04-16-2026, 01:39 PM

This video has been out for two years, but I only discovered it about three months ago. The beginning has COLOR VIDEOTAPE of the closing of a Cullen TPIR:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nk8jIPbEBwk

cd

Dude111 · 04-16-2026, 03:12 PM

Thank you... Not many natural colour ones with him in it!

stevea · 04-16-2026, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cd637299

This video has been out for two years, but I only discovered it about three months ago. The beginning has COLOR VIDEOTAPE of the closing of a Cullen TPIR:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nk8jIPbEBwk

cd

Unmistakably Don Pardo announcing, even before he gave his name.

biffbronson · 04-17-2026, 04:24 AM

Thank you cd637299 for posting that link. I'm interested in Cullen's career and certainly never expected to see any color footage related to his TPIR hosting. Interesting, to say the least...! It's tremendous that UCLA has built archives that include such rare TV material.

Dude111 · 04-17-2026, 09:18 AM

I remember seeing some Black and White episodes with him but I didnt know his name... (Or didnt remember it)

04-16-2026, 07:09 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,129	"The Price is Right" Gets Live Christmas Special *CBS Sets Live "The Price is Right" Christmas Special* by Denise Petski April 15, 2026 For the first time in its 54-year history on CBS, television’s longest-running game show will air live with The Price is Right Live, a Christmas primetime special. Hosted by Drew Carey, with announcer George Gray, the special will provide viewers with “unprecedented behind-the-scenes access alongside Carey, Gray, the models and production team as they race to keep the show on track-resetting games, transforming the stage and beating the clock,” according to CBS. Contestants will “Come on down!” to play fan-favorite games Plinko, Cliffhangers and Lucky Seven, before spinning The Big Wheel for a shot at a luxury showcase. https://deadline.com/2026/04/cbs-liv...ds-1236861985/

04-16-2026, 08:53 AM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,348	Thank you Jimmy...... Its sad Mr. Barker isnt with us anymore I loved price is right all thru Bobbys time.. (And before him it was someone else and he did good too (It was only 1/2hr then)) Do you remember who that was buddy??

04-16-2026, 09:15 AM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,710	I think the original host of TPIR was Bill Cullen.

04-16-2026, 09:49 AM	#4
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,962	Bill Cullen hosted the original version of The Price is Right from 1956 to 1965.

04-16-2026, 01:39 PM	#5
cd637299 cd637299 Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 14, 2022 Location: South Florida Posts: 849	This video has been out for two years, but I only discovered it about three months ago. The beginning has COLOR VIDEOTAPE of the closing of a Cullen TPIR: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nk8jIPbEBwk cd

04-16-2026, 03:12 PM	#6
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,348	Thank you... Not many natural colour ones with him in it!

04-17-2026, 04:24 AM	#8
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,502	Thank you cd637299 for posting that link. I'm interested in Cullen's career and certainly never expected to see any color footage related to his TPIR hosting. Interesting, to say the least...! It's tremendous that UCLA has built archives that include such rare TV material.

04-17-2026, 09:18 AM	#9
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,348	I remember seeing some Black and White episodes with him but I didnt know his name... (Or didnt remember it)