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Who do you think could replace Barker?
chris319:
When he's onstage, is Todd Newton being himself or is he affecting the persona of a stereotypical game show emcee? IOW is the guy running the show the same guy you'd meet backstage?
Robert Hutchinson:
[quote name=\'Timsterino\' date=\'Oct 25 2003, 12:27 AM\']But I will leave them for a future discussion. [/quote]
Ah, so all this is YOUR fault!
cmjb13:
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' date=\'Oct 24 2003, 11:00 PM\'] The easy answer is either Todd Newton or Jeff Trachta, since they are actually gaining valuable experience doing the show now. [/quote]
If you consider gaining experience using the same small rotation of games, yes. That wouldn't necessarily translate into the real thing. Have someone do a real taping at CBS, and then you'll see if they have got it.
I asked this question, because there was a suggestion Barker may finally retire in 2006 marking his 50 years on television (Recall 2006 would be 50, 2001 was 45, and 1991 was 35).
That would give enough time to find and groom an emcee.
cmjb13:
[quote name=\'chris319\' date=\'Oct 25 2003, 05:55 AM\']
--- Quote ---I thought Ray Combs would be perfect
--- End quote ---
I've always thought Dennis James would do a great job. [/quote]
No, he'd be too ethnic :)
DrBear:
Actually, I'm starting to believe Bob's going to hang on until laser technology allows for a 3-D Holographic Bob to take over the show forever and ever.
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