50 YEARS OF GAMES
Bob Barker began his broadcasting career in local radio. He moved into the national game show arena in 1956 as the long-running host of “Truth or Consequences.” He first appeared on CBS’ “The Price Is Right” on September 4, 1972, and was the face of the show until his retirement in June 2007. For 35 years, he played the same games with contestants and filmed from the same spot – Studio 33, aka the Bob Barker Studio – at CBS Television City. Named the “greatest game show of all time” by TV Guide, the series is the longest-running game show in TV history.
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In addition to receiving the Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award for Daytime Television, he has won a total of 19 Emmy awards, including 14 as TV host, more than any other performer. Barker also hosted the Miss USA/Universe pageants from 1967-1987 and narrated the Rose Parade for 21 years.
Bob Barker, circa 1975.
June Lockhart and Bob Barker pose for a photo.
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