I've been lurking in this forum for months now, and reading this news MADE me come back to speak my mind on this.
As everyone else has stated, the day was inevitable, but it still hits like a ton of bricks. I found out about this while I was at the gym. ET was on one of the screens, and I read the closed captioning, saying he will retire by season's end and that he will be on tomorrow's show to talk about it. To say the least, I am heartbroken.
The Price is Right is one of the shows that I grew up on. Seeing Bob and crazy contestants, colorful sets, clangs and claxons, really started my morning right. I'll be honest in this opinion...The Price is Right without Bob Barker is NOT The Price is Right to me....I will try to watch season 36 with an open mind.
The timing is right...his 35th anniversary on the show and his 50th year on television...that is a good time to go out.
Will this be the end of game shows? I do not think so, but when the leading member of the old guard steps down...it tends to make you think. Bob, you will be missed. Thanks for being an influence to my television career, my life, and to television in general. May the rest of your years be in happiness and Joy. God bless.
The Inquisitive One
P.S. Thankfully, I have relatives in L.A. What can I do to try to squeeze in one last taping? I appreciate those responses.