Bob Barker to Be Honored With CBS Tribute Special
CBS is honoring the late Bob Barker.
The network will air a special, The Price Is Right: A Tribute to Bob Barker, on Thursday (August 31) at 8 p.m. on CBS, which will stream on Paramount+ as well.
The show will be hosted by Drew Carey, who succeeded the late star as host of the competition show in 2007.
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The one-hour special will spotlight Bob‘s 50-plus year career, as well as his work as an animal rights activist. It will include footage from the first episode of what was then The New Price Is Right in 1972, the show’s transformation in 1975, the introduction of the Plinko game, and his final episode as host in 2007.
It will also feature his return to the show alongside Drew for his 90th birthday, April Fool’s Day and other special occasions.
CBS will re-air the special on Labor Day during the regular The Price is Right time slot at 11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
“This tribute to the legendary Bob Barker will bring back great memories for generations of The Price is Right fans who loved Bob, his humor, his ability to connect with contestants and his innate talent for making the most out of every moment,” daytime programs SVP Margot Wain said in a statement, via The Wrap.
“Bob was one-of-a-kind; he’ll be remembered as an extraordinary host, a devoted animal activist, and, as he would put it, ‘a loyal friend and true.’ We’re so pleased to be able to salute his many accomplishments and honor his memory in this way.”
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