Bob Barker
Game Show Host / Executive Producer
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.
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Watch By Chapter
- Chapter 1
- On his early years and education
- On his military service during World War II; his marriage to Dorothy Jo; and his first jobs in radio and audience participation shows
- Chapter 2
- On hosting audience participation shows in Los Angeles and his first television jobs
- On getting the job hosting Truth or Consequences and how the show was structured
- Chapter 3
- On hosting Truth or Consequences
- Chapter 4
- On the syndication of Truth or Consequences and how the quiz show scandals did not affect the program
- On hosting the Miss Universe Pageant for many years before eventually leaving due to his anti-fur animal activism
- On hosting The Tournament of Roses Parade; creating Lucky Pair; and hosting The Pillsbury Bake-Off
- On becoming host of The Price is Right; on Johnny Olson; on some of the popular Price is Right games
- Chapter 5
- On everything you'd ever want to know about The Price is Right
- Chapter 6
- On the success and inclusiveness of The Price is Right
- On his "look" and on studying karate with Chuck Norris
- On appearing on Dinah!; taking his live audience participation show on the road
- On his multiple Emmy wins
- Bob Barker on his roles in the feature films Happy Gilmore and Something So Right
- On his animal activism and the origin of his closing line "have your pets spayed or neutered"
- On his proudest achievement; his advice to aspiring hosts; and his views on being a celebrity
- Chapter 7
- On his legacy and how he'd like to be remembered
- On some photos taken throughout his career
