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Barker TPIR coming to Pluto TV 12/1/20 (Confirmed)
BrandonFG:
Not to in any way diminish what Barker said (I posted a few things back in 2020), but I’m surprised that hosts were still so casually sexist even in the mid-80s, as women has long proven they were more than just housewives or eye candy. I’ve seen it on a few shows of the era where the hosts are dismissive or talk to female contestants like they’re five.
Sodboy13:
A decade prior, but Jack Narz constantly refers to the adult female contestants as "girls" on Now You See It.
TLEberle:
--- Quote from: BrandonFG on May 21, 2022, 02:51:10 PM ---Not to in any way diminish what Barker said (I posted a few things back in 2020), but I’m surprised that hosts were still so casually sexist even in the mid-80s, as women has long proven they were more than just housewives or eye candy. I’ve seen it on a few shows of the era where the hosts are dismissive or talk to female contestants like they’re five.
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I think we have to view these shows with a backward-eye and know that times change and mores change and decide whether to enjoy it or not.
/the women were certainly lining up to win a car, trip or thousands in cash, not that it excuses ol' Bob.
BrandonFG:
Of course, and I'm never one to huff and puff over what was said on an old TV show. Different era, etc.
Still makes me raise an eyebrow at times, looking at it through a 2022 lens.
tvmitch:
While growing up and watching lots of 80s daytime shows, I remember my Mom did not like Barker at all. She didn't mind the other game shows (except that PYL was too loud!) - but she just didn't like Barker. Watching these episodes from this era, I can see why.
Must have been an interesting dynamic between Barker and the rest of them during this time. Given the ratings, Barker probably felt like he could get away with it. Can't think of any other hosts of the era that were as overt with comments like this.
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