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Don Howard:
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--- Quote ---Some might argue a part of the reason CBS tried an hour-long Feud in 1992 is to see if Ray Combs could handle an hour-long format, and if he could handle it(he did an admirable job), perhaps then he could have been prepped to succeed Barker.
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Too bad he didn't get the nod to helm the nighttime Price Is Right after
being dumped from Family Feud.

cmjb13:
[quote name=\'zachhoran\' date=\'Dec 4 2003, 07:47 AM\']My guess is CBS really hasn't thought too much about Barker's retirement or passing, whichever would come first. Some might argue a part of the reason CBS tried an hour-long Feud in 1992 is to see if Ray Combs could handle an hour-long format, and if he could handle it(he did an admirable job), perhaps then he could have been prepped to succeed Barker.[/quote]
Combs would have been a good choice. He had that warmth that most hosts don't seem to have these days.

CBS might not think much of his replacement (I'm sure they have), but Barker should.

It was reported about 1 year ago that Barker has a financial stake in the show. It's in his financial interest to keep the show going as long as it can, thus finding someone that can get the job done.

Ian Wallis:

--- Quote ---QUOTE (JayC @ Dec 3 2003, 12:42 PM)
I hope Bob isn't going to leave. If he leaves, I don't watch PiR anymore. 


You lie like a rug. If there were a new host announced, you'd be right there with the rest of us to see how he would do.
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I think it could work with a new host - depending on who they got.  I've enjoyed previous versions of "Price" with people like Dennis James and Tom Kennedy.  If the show remains as strong as it is, it could go on indefinately.

Skynet74:
I think Hollywood Squares will be ending at about the same time Bob retires. I give the Nod to Tom Bergeron. That guy can handle any format that you throw at him. He's also fun, witty and personable. I would be very happy with a Price Is Right that Tom hosts. In my mind he's definately the best replacement by far.



John

zachhoran:
[quote name=\'Skynet74\' date=\'Dec 4 2003, 09:55 AM\'] I think Hollywood Squares will be ending at about the same time Bob retires. I give the Nod to Tom Bergeron. That guy can handle any format that you throw at him. He's also fun, witty and personable. I would be very happy with a Price Is Right that Tom hosts. In my mind he's definately the best replacement by far.



John [/quote]
 I don't think Tom really wants to do more game shows after Squares ends. He probably would do an admirable job with it. The cancellation of Squares may, fortunately and unfortunately at the same time, come before Bob retires. Squares' renewal for next year is not certain(though it had about at 10% upswing in ratings for the last ratings period), but TPIR's is more certain.

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