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"The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker" to air on CBS Thursday night Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments
Television icon Bob Barker will be remembered with a one-hour special on CBS this week.
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Aug 26, 2023
CBS to air prime-time special honoring the late 'The Price is Right' host Bob Barker
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"The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker" to air on CBS Thursday night
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NBC News
Bob Barker, longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host, dies at 99 ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Aug 25, 2023
NBC News's feed description When producers hired Barker to host “The Price Is Right” in 1972, they hit the jackpot. The game show had faded significantly from its glory days in the late ‘50s and had been punted by two networks before it landed at CBS.
ABC 11 Raleigh
Bob Barker, longtime host of 'The Price Is Right' and animal-rights activist, dies at 99 ↗ (opens ABC 11 Raleigh) Published Aug 25, 2023
Same headline from 2 more outlets ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description Bob Barker, the beloved longtime host of the popular TV game show "The Price Is Right," has died, he was 99.
Los Angeles Times
Bob Barker, host of 'The Price is Right' for 30 years, dies ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published Aug 25, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description Bob Barker hosted “The Price Is Right” for more than three decades and became one of the country's most prominent animal-rights activists.
Entertainment Weekly
Bob Barker on saying goodbye to 'The Price Is Right' ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Aug 25, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description The departing game show host reminisces about his time on the air.
CNN
Bob Barker, former longtime host of 'The Price Is Right,' dead at 99 ↗ (opens CNN) Published Aug 25, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet CNN's feed description Bob Barker, the “Price Is Right” host whose silky-smooth command, impish sense of humor and advocacy for animal welfare issues made him a beloved fixture on television for more than 35 years, has died. He was 99.
Entertainment Weekly
'The Price Is Right' host Drew Carey honors predecessor Bob Barker ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Aug 26, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description 'The Price Is Right' host Drew Carey honored Bob Barker, his predecessor on the hit game show, in a heartfelt tribute after the news of Barker's death: 'I will carry his memory in my heart forever.'
CNN
Honoring the legacy of game show host and activist Bob Barker ↗ (opens CNN) Published Aug 26, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet CNN's feed description For over thirty years, Bob Barker was known and loved as the host of the hit game show “The Price is Right.” He famously ended each episode telling viewers to spay or neuter their pets. Barker spent decades giving his time and money to better the lives of creatures big and small.
Fortune
Bob Barker, longtime ‘The Price Is Right’ host and animal rights activist, dies at 99: ‘Kind spirit’ ↗ (opens Fortune) Published Aug 26, 2023
Fortune's feed description Barker became a household name in a decades-long career that saw him tape more than 5,000 shows.
CNN
Drew Carey to host 'The Price is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker' on CBS in honor of his late predecessor ↗ (opens CNN) Published Aug 28, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet CNN's feed description The life and career of Bob Barker, the beloved “Price is Right” host of 35 years who died last week, will be celebrated with an hour-long special set to air on CBS this Thursday.
WTOL Toledo
CBS honoring late game show host Bob Barker with prime-time special ↗ (opens WTOL Toledo) Published Aug 28, 2023
Same headline from 6 more outlets WTOL Toledo's feed description The show of highlights from Barker's 50-year television career will feature clips from his first and last days on “The Price is Right.”
Forbes
CBS To Broadcast Special ‘The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker’ ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Aug 28, 2023
Forbes's feed description Drew Carey, who succeeded Bob Barker as THE PRICE IS RIGHT host – and is a longtime fan and friend of Barker’s – celebrates Barker’s life and legacy as host of the tri...
Local Memphis
CBS to air prime-time special honoring the late 'The Price is Right' host Bob Barker ↗ (opens Local Memphis) Published Aug 28, 2023
Same headline from 27 more outlets Local Memphis's feed description The show of highlights from Barker's 50-year television career will feature clips from his first and last days on “The Price is Right.”
CBS News
Bob Barker to be honored with hour-long CBS special ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Aug 28, 2023
CBS News's feed description "The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker" will air on Thursday and will be hosted by Barker's successor Drew Carey.
New York Post
Times Of San Diego
CBS to Broadcast Tribute to 'Price is Right' Host Bob Barker ↗ (opens Times Of San Diego) Published Aug 28, 2023
Times Of San Diego's feed description CBS will air a special honoring the life and career of longtime "The Price is Right" host Bob Barker, who died at age 99 on Saturday, it was announced Tuesday.
CBS News
"The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker" to air on CBS Thursday night ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Aug 29, 2023
Same headline from 1 more outlet CBS News's feed description Television icon Bob Barker will be remembered with a one-hour special on CBS this week.
CBS News
Bob Barker to be honored with hour-long CBS special following "The Price is Right" legend's death ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Aug 29, 2023
CBS News's feed description "The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker" will air on Thursday and will be hosted by Barker's successor Drew Carey.
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