Bob Barker

Game Show Host / Executive Producer

"How would I like to be remembered? As the man who said, 'have your pets spayed or neutered.'"

About This Interview

Bob Barker was interviewed for three hours plus in Los Angeles, CA. Barker talked about his childhood growing up on an Indian reservation in South Dakota. He described his work in radio which led him to be "cast" as the host of the game show Truth or Consequences, by show creator Ralph Edwards. Barker talked about his long run on Truth or Consequences in its network and syndicated runs. Barker then discussed in detail the show for which he is most associated, The Price Is Right, which he hosted continuously from 1972 until the time of this interview (and eventually to 2007). Barker also talked about his other hosting duties on such programs as the "Miss USA Pageant" and "The Tournaments of Roses Parade," as well as his animal rights activism. The interview was conducted by Fred Wostbrock on July 7, 2000.

Highlights

Interview

Shows

People

Topics

Bloopers
- Bob Barker on the most memorable Price is Right contestant (who lost her tube top)
  Clip begins at: 13:52, Duration: 01m 26s
Emmy Awards
- Bob Barker on his multiple Emmy wins
  Clip begins at: 16:35, Duration: 02m 15s
Historic Events and Social Change > Diversity in Television
- Bob Barker on the success and inclusiveness of The Price is Right
  Clip begins at: 00:02, Duration: 02m 24s
Memorable Moments on Television > We Laughed
- Bob Barker on the most memorable Price is Right contestant (who lost her tube top)
  Clip begins at: 13:52, Duration: 01m 26s
Pop Culture > Characters & Catchphrases
- Bob Barker on The Price is Right catchphrase "come on down!"
  Clip begins at: 24:27, Duration: 02m 03s
Television Industry > Industry Crossroads > Quiz Show Scandals
- Bob Barker on how Truth or Consequences was not affected by the quiz show scandals
  Clip begins at: 01:41, Duration: 01m 24s

Genres

Game Shows

Professions

Hosts
- Bob Barker on his advice to aspiring show hosts
  Clip begins at: 25:30, Duration: 02m 00s

From the Collection

Game Show Genres

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Submitted by Terry Sebright on Sun, 2012-04-08 08:05.

Not to put down other game show hosts , I Think that Bob Barker is the best in the World. I am a real fan . I enjoyed him for 45 Years. I wish he would do more movies. Thanks for this video.

Submitted by eshaw2115 on Sun, 2011-07-03 20:07.

Didn't the interviewer say 3 people?

Submitted by glizabeth1 on Fri, 2011-05-27 01:19.

Thanks so much for uploading these archives. You are awesome!

Submitted by DMenase24 on Thu, 2011-03-31 23:38.

@Diane81000 Because he's awesome you idiot

Submitted by whewfan on Sat, 2010-10-16 20:31.

This was just a few years shy of when the original beauties were axed. Very complimentary of Janice but was not asked about Holly or (understandably of course) Dian.

Submitted by travis7310 on Sun, 2010-08-15 07:34.

I love watching these interviews! Bob's a wonderful man! He's a great host! He needs to make another appearance on TPIR. It would really boost the ratings!

Submitted by ukebec on Wed, 2010-07-21 02:08.

TorC was "appointment TV" or "must-see TV" before those phrases were ever thought up. Mr. Barker is correct...you could watch day after day & still be surprised by what they came up with. He was so personable, not "Hollywood" or "New York" - he came across as a real person, not a phony show-biz type. As a child I would be outside playing & realize it was getting close to TorC time and race into the house, throw myself in front of the tv and be thrilled to hear "we've been waiting for you".

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