CBS Releases Statement on the Death of Bob Barker
CBS Releases Statement on the Death of Bob Barker
caption: Emmy-Award-winning host Bob Barker at the taping of THE PRICE IS RIGHT MILLION DOLLAR SPECTACULAR, a primetime special airing Saturday April 9 (9:00-10:00PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2005 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved copyright:
CBS Releases Statement on the Death of Bob Barker
CBS released the following statement on the death of The Price Is Right host Bob Barker:
We lost a beloved member of the CBS family today with the passing of Bob Barker. During his 35 years as host of THE PRICE IS RIGHT, Bob made countless people’s dreams come true and everyone feel like a winner when they were called to ‘come on down.’ In addition to his legendary 50-year career in broadcasting, Bob will be remembered as a dedicated animal rights activist. Daytime television has lost one of its most iconic stars.”
Fremantle’s statement:
We are deeply saddened to hear Bob Barker has passed at the age of 99. The renowned host of Fremantle’s The Price is Right for 35 years, animal activist, radio host, husband, and all-around game show legend will forever hold a spot in our hearts. Bob will be greatly missed, and we thank him for bringing joy to our homes for so many beautiful years. Our condolences to the staff and crew of The Price is Right and the fans.
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