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Robert William Barker (December 12, 1923 – August 26, 2023) was an American media personality and animal rights advocate. He hosted CBS's The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in North American television history, from 1972 to 2007. He also hosted Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1975.

Born in Darrington, Washington, in modest circumstances, Barker spent most of his youth on the Rosebud Indian Reservation and was a citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. He joined the United States Navy Reserve during World War II. Barker worked part-time in radio while attending college. In 1950, he moved to California to pursue a broadcasting career. He was given his own radio show, The Bob Barker Show, which ran for six years. He began his game show career in 1956, hosting Truth or Consequences.

Barker began hosting The Price Is Right in 1972. He became an advocate for animal rights and of animal rights activism, supporting groups such as the United Activists for Animal Rights, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 2007, Barker retired from hosting The Price Is Right after celebrating his 50-year career on television. Regarded as a pop culture icon, he continued to make occasional appearances for several years into his retirement until 2015.

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Interview: Todd Newton, host of THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! at The Hershey Theatre


Broadway World had the pleasure of recently talking with Todd Newton.  Mr. Newton is an accomplished author, social media creator, and master of ceremonies.  He is coming to the Hershey Theater on April 16 as host of The Price is Right Live! After reading the interview, we encourage you to “come on down” and experience the fun.

Fremantle To Commemorate And Celebrate The Life Of Bob Barker, December 12


Fremantle will celebrate the life of Bob Barker with festivities across their Fast Channel portfolio, The Price is Right: The Barker Era channel, The Price is Right channel, and BUZZR. The celebrations will coincide with what would have been Bob's 100th birthday.

Sierra Madre Playhouse To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Diverse Slate Of Programming In Spring 2024


Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.

Review: THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS at Alleyway Theatre


Everyone's life has a story. And when you start from birth, most can be pretty interesting, although not worthy of the stage. Such a story of  a young boy from  Indiana born in 1951 is being told, but is it really that stage worthy?  The answer is a resounding yes, if that guy is Marc Summers, that charismatic game show and TV host extraordinaire.

Marathon of Bob Barker Match Game Episodes to Air on Game Show Network


Game Show Network will honor the late Bob Barker with an eight-hour marathon of Match Game episodes featuring him this Saturday, September 2, starting at 9 am. Game Show Network, LLC (“Game Show Network”) is the leader in game show entertainment across multimedia.

Magician Milt Larsen Dies at 92


Milt Larsen has died at 12:28pm on Sunday, May 28th, in Los Angeles of Natural Causes at 92. The patriarch of magic, Milt was perhaps best known for his life-long role in the world of magic and illusion, and grew up in a family of magicians.  

SUCCESSION Star James Cromwell Is PETA's 'Person of the Year'


For fearlessly stepping up for animals at every turn and helping PETA achieve major victories for dogs and monkeys in laboratories, open people’s eyes to the myth of “humane meat,” and pressure Starbucks to end its vegan milk upcharge, Succession star James Cromwell is PETA’s 2022 Person of the Year.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN YOUR 8TH GRADE NUN? New Comedy Game Show Opens In Chicago


Are You Smarter Than Your 8th Grade Nun? New, interactive comedy game show Premieres at the Greenhouse Theater Center July 1 through August 7   History, mathematics, spelling! How much do you really remember?

VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris, Leonard Maltin, David Copperfield and More Take Part in Milt Larsen's 90th Birthday Celebration


This week a who's who of magic lovers and master of the mystifying themselves gathered, from New York to Nashville and Los Angeles as well as Hawaii, virtually to celebrate the patriarch of illusion, Milt Larsen's, 90th.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT: THE BARKER ERA Premieres on Pluto TV Dec. 1


Fremantle and Pluto TV invite you to “Come On Down” for the most exciting new launch in vintage television history.

VIDEO: Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson Belt Out Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' in CARPOOL KARAOKE Preview


James Corden has shared a special preview of 'Captain Marvel' stars Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson Carpool Karaoke: The Series episode airing this Friday. In the clip, the two drive through Los Angeles singing Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' and take a pressure-packed lie detector test.

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Belts it Out With James Corden on CARPOOL KARAOKE


In a bind, James Corden calls on Barbra Streisand for a ride to work. In addition to singing her classics and music from her new album, 'Walls,' Barbra demonstrates how she failed her driving test three times, and how she was able to get Apple's Siri to pronounce her name correctly.

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Picks Up James Corden in Promo for New Edition of Carpool Karaoke!


She's coming! Thursday on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Carpool Karaoke goes next level with superstar of stage, screen, and beyond, Barbra Streisand. Check out a promo for the episode below and tune in November 1 (12:30am) to watch live!

VIDEO: Ariana Grande and James Corden Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' on Carpool Karaoke


Songstress Ariana Grande was the latest guest on James Corden's well-loved Carpool Karaoke series. The singer teamed up with Corden for duets on some of her hits, and then concluded with the Broadway favorite Suddenly Seymour from Little Shop of Horrors. Grande even noted that Audrey is her 'dream role.'

VIDEO: Watch a Video of Paul McCartney on Carpool Karaoke


Paul McCartney will appear on an episode this week of Carpool Karaoke, the famous series that was created by James Corden. The episode comes as part of this week's return of The Late Late Show to London.

VIDEO: For Isla Fisher, Niall Horan Will Always Be Neil


James Corden asks Isla Fisher about her last time on the show, when she played Spill Your Guts with Ewan McGregor and Niall Horan -- whom she didn't know a thing about until they met, including his name. And Jeremy Renner and Isla talk about the shared experience of having several siblings.

VIDEO: Jeremy Renner Conquered 'Carpool Karaoke'


James Corden asks Jeremy Renner about doing an episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series with his co-stars Ed Helms and Jon Hamm from 'TAG' and coaxes some Backstreet Boys out of Jeremy. Jeremy Renner's episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series goes live Friday only on the Apple TVapp.

VIDEO: Romesh Ranganathan Performs Stand Up on The Late Late Show


Comedian Romesh Ranganathan returns to The Late Late Show to perform stand-up comedy about a day at the beach with his family marked with one of his children briefly going missing. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: BTS Performs 'Fake Love' on The Late Late Show


South Korean pop sensation BTS returns to Stage 56 to perform 'Fake Love' for a very excited Late Late Show audience. Watch the performance below!

VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Ashton Kutcher Talk Running for Office, Punk'd, and More on The Late Late Show


James Corden asks Sean 'Diddy' Combs about his most legendary parties and learns about his 30th, which featured a who's who of a guest list, including Donald Trump who wasn't afraid of the dance floor, and the conversation turns to what could be a very dynamic 2020 presidential ticket.

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