Drew Carey to succeed Bob Barker on "The Price is Right"
Monday, July 23rd, 2007 - 9:31pm
But can he beat Adam Sandler in a fist-fight? That's what I want to know.
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I liked Drew Carey in the early seasons of his show but beyond that he's not very funny, entertaining, or charming.
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Unfunny? I don't think so. He's a solid stand-up comedian... I just find it somewhat sad that he spends his time doing all of these really lame TV shows instead of doing more stand-up. I guess he's rich enough, and maybe he doesn't want to do that anymore... but yeesh. TPIR is fine for old people and college kids, but it could be run by a robot.
Better question-- will he still use the fruity long skinny mic?
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This is travesty. How could they replace the iconic legend that is Bob Barker with this lame-@ss comedian? I would have rather seen the show cancelled.
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Well honestly I think that's a solid replacement
I have always liked Drew Carey and think he would do alot better job than other choices we have heard.
plus I think he's really funny for the most part, and definitely not a travesty, but it's all good.
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Actually, I say wait until he does the first show to see how the audience reacts to him. Part of TPIR's charm was that all these people were falling all over themselves the second they got on stage with Bob. At least they didn't pick the guy who was doing the Vegas version of the show; Roger Lodge, of Blind Date and Rome is Burning infamy.
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I'm not a huge Drew Carey fan, but I don't see what made Bob Barker so Iconic other than the fact that he was just there. Hell, if Drew Carey did it until he was geriatric, he'd be iconic too!
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Ever see him on that Who's Line is it Anyway show? Without a well-rehearsed script the man has all the humor of a pineapple.
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hey, I'm not debating that... that part where I said "lame ass TV shows"? I MEANT "WLIIA?"
If freaking Al from Home Improvement can run "Family Feud," then Drew Carey can do this. I agree about Barker... I mean, the guy BECAME an "icon"... just by doing it for a looooong time. It's not like you can find ready made "icons" lying around that want to do a morning gameshow for 25 years.
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Hmm... I'm okay with it. I don't remember Bob Barker being very funny anyway.
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I like Drew Carey. I'll probably record a couple of episodes once he starts to see how it turns out.
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They're both better than Louie Anderson.
3:2 Carey's down in 5 rounds.
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Louie Anderson is awesome. He's so fat!
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I'd like to be outraged, but I don't watch the show. Seems like any out of work actor could handle the job.
I just hope Drew still reminds us to get our pets spayed or neutered.
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I really don't get the outrage here....I mean, you just have to stand there and say "Come on down!" and molest the models. Carey can certainly handle that.
I think the outrage is centered around the fact that nobody can replace Bob Barker, so whoever they pick is going to be wailed on. Which I agree wholeheartedly, and am outraged just the same.
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kaostheory wrote:
I used to volunteer at a home for the elderly, and those women LOVED Bob Barker. He was their Silver Fox, something to dream about while downing mushy peas and Boost. Anyone who dared speak while Bob was speaking was immediately shushed and glared at.
If CBS is trying to change their viewing demographic with this replacement, I think Carey is an odd choice since no one under 60 watches this show voluntarily.
On the other hand, I agree with Funkenpants. I mean, how hard can it be to yell "Come on down!"?
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I've got this horrible mental image of a bunch of geriatric ladies getting worked up over Bob Barker. Stab my eyes out, now!
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Side note - According to my mother I was a big Truth or Consequences fan back when I was a infant/toddler (another show hosted by Bob Barker). I'd crawl into the room whenever the show came on, no matter where I was in the house. Mom asked me once, "Who's baby are you?" to which I replied, "Bob Barker's." Still hear that story 30+ years later.
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'Cause if someone under 60 is at home watching it, that usually means they got fired from their job.
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Come to think of it, do you think they might still be taking resumes?
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TPIR has never been about comedy, so it will be very interesting to see if Carey tries to laugh it up - none of the games are exactly humor inducing, could be dicey.
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I think Carey should replace all of "Barker's Beauties" with "Carey's Scaries" - you know, fill the stage with Mimi-clones - it'll fit in nicely with the 60s/70s set decor!
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