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Article: Bob Barker's retirement: Which replacement host is right?
- Article from:
- St. Joseph News-Press
- Article date:
- May 9, 2007
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It's hard to imagine a world where the words "Come on down," don't
lead to the smiling face of Bob Barker. Unfortunately, such a world
is about to become reality. The iconic game show host, who began
hosting "The Price Is Right" in 1972, will tape his last show in
June.
Potential replacements have already been scouted, and several have
done test tapings before studio audiences, according to Entertainment
Weekly's Web site, ew.com.
Among those hoping to fill Bob's shoes are George Hamilton, John
O'Hurley and Mario Lopez, all of whom appeared on recent seasons of
"Dancing with the Stars."
While nobody can ever replace Bob Barker, viewers favor some
potential hosts more than others.
Dee ...