‘The Price Is Right’ Is 50
‘The Price Is Right’ Is 50
You’re not going to believe this when I say it, but The Price Is Right is 50-years-old. To celebrate, CBS is planning a primetime special that will look back at past winners and celebrate long-time host, Bob Barker. The show premiered on September 4, 1972, and has had 68,000 contestants come on stage to try and win cash and prizes. Season 50 will premiere on Monday, September 13 with two new games mixed in with the classic games you love.
Out of town for the week, but Price is Right is planning a two hour primetime special for its 50th season. Season 50 also starts on 9/13 with 2 new games. https://t.co/NgDnQb5bVs
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Let’s take a look back at some Price Is Right moments.
405514 178: The ''Price is Right'' announcer Rod Roddy arrives on May 17, 2002 for the 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Madison Square Gardens'' Theater in New York City. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Bob Barker celebrates his 80th birthday party during a special daytime edition of "The Price Is Right" on November 20, 2003 at the CBS Studios in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 12: Game show host Bob Barker poses amongst a sea of prizes at the "Price is Right" 6,000th show taping on February 12, 2004 at the CBS Television Studio, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: A game show contestant is chosen to play during the 6000th taping of "The Price Is Right" television show on February 19, 2004 at CBS Television Studios, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Host Bob Barker watches a show contestant celebrate during the 6000th taping of "The Price Is Right" television show on February 19, 2004 at CBS Television Studios, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Host Bob Barker and a show contestant celebrate during the 6000th taping of "The Price Is Right" television show on February 19, 2004 at CBS Television Studios, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: (L to R) A contestant and host Bob Barker play "The Price Is Right" million dollar spectacular celebrating host Bob Barker's induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame at the CBS Television Network on April 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Host Bob Barker will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this spring. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images).
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: A contestant plays "The Price Is Right" million dollar spectacular celebrating host Bob Barker's induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame at the CBS Television Network on April 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Host Bob Barker will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this spring. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images).
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: (L to R) A contestant and host Bob Barker play "The Price Is Right" million dollar spectacular celebrating host Bob Barker's induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame at the CBS Television Network on April 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Host Bob Barker will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this spring. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images).
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 19: Bob Barker presents "The Price Is Right" million dollar spectacular celebrating host Bob Barker's induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Hall of Fame at the CBS Television Network on April 19, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Host Bob Barker will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this spring. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images).
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 9: Bob Barker, host of "The Price is Right", Shane Stirling (L), Lanisha Cole (M) and Rachel Reynolds (R) appear on set during the taping of the 34th season premiere of "The Price is Right" at CBS Television City on June 9, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lumeimages/Getty Images).
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 9: Bob Barker looks on as a contestant takes part in a game during the taping of the 34th season premiere of "The Price is Right" at CBS Television City on June 9, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lumeimages/Getty Images).
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 31: Host Bob Barker (R) announces the showcase showdown at the taping of the 35th Season premiere of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television studios August 31, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. The show will air on September 18, 2006 on CBS. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Announcer Rich Fields, TV personality Bob Barker and Barker's Beauties celebrate Bob's 83rd birthday on the set of The Price Is Right December 12, 2006 at the CBS Studios in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - APRIL 17: Host Bob Barker speaks during tapeing of a final primetime special of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television City on April 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: An audience member reacts as television host Bob Barker presents during his last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: Bob Barker speaks with a participant during his last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: The studio audience react during Bob Barker's last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: Audience members participate during Bob Barker's last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: Television host Bob Barker during his last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 6: A member of the studio audience participates in a game during Bob Barker's last taping of "The Price is Right" show held at the CBS television city studios on June 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Host Drew Carey (R) and a contestant celebrate during "The Price is Right" Million Dollar spectacular taping at CBS Television City on February 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 12: Host Drew Carey (L) and a contestant celebrate during "The Price is Right" Million Dollar spectacular taping at CBS Television City on February 12, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 9: Television host Drew Carey (R) tapes a special hockey-themed edition of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television Studios September 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Host Drew Carey (L) and former host Bob Barker speak during a segment of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television City on March 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Host Drew Carey speaks during a segment of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television City on March 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Former host Bob Barker (L) signs an autograph for host Drew Carey during a segment of "The Price Is Right" at CBS Television City on March 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 01: Host Drew Carey (R) and a contestant celebrate the 500th "The Price Is Right" television show at CBS Television City on February 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 01: Host Drew Carey (R) and a contestant celebrate the 500th "The Price Is Right" television show at CBS Television City on February 1, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 24: Host Drew Carey attends "The Price Is Right" Daytime Emmys-themed episode taping at CBS Studios on May 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 09: Comedian/host Drew Carey appears onstage at the taping of the 39th season premiere of "The Price is Right" at Television City on August 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CA - JANUARY 03: Actress Pauley Perrette (L) and host Drew Carey pose during the People's Choice Awards Showcase on "The Price Is Right" television show on January 3, 2011 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CA - JANUARY 03: Host Drew Carey (L) watches a contestant react during the People's Choice Awards Showcase on "The Price Is Right" television show on January 3, 2011 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Contestants react during CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" Showcase on "The Price Is Right" television show on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Actress Kristolyn Lloyd (C) and show models speak during CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" Showcase on "The Price Is Right" television show on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Host Drew Carey (R) and a contestant react during CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" Showcase on "The Price Is Right" television show on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Host Drew Carey speaks during CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" Showcase on "The Price Is Right" television show on March 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)