Anon Guy
2003-11-22 18:45:44 UTC
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Howard was disappointed by Barker's brief mention
of his announcer Rod Roddy's death last month. -AG
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AP
Sat Nov 22, 1:53 AM ET
Bob Barker Will Celebrate Birthday on TV
By The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - Bob Barker will celebrate his 80th birthday
on -- where else? -- television.
The host of the longest-running game show in
television will preside over "The Price is Right Million
Dollar Spectacular," a CBS special airing at 8 p.m.
EST on Dec. 13, a day after Barker's actual
birthday.
Barker will be joined by guests Larry King and
Chuck Norris (news), who taught Barker karate
before becoming a star in "Walker, Texas Ranger."
Videotaped greetings will air from actors on other
CBS shows, including Ray Romano (news), David James Elliott
(news), Catherine Bell (news), Ted Danson (news) and Charlie
Sheen (news).
During the show, contestants will have a chance to spin the Big
Wheel for $1 million. The showcase winner will win the largest
amount in cash and prizes ever won by a single contestant in the
"The Price is Right's" 32-year history.
In 2002, Barker broke Johnny Carson (news)'s record for
continuous performances on the same network show.
Carson retired from NBC's "Tonight" show in 1992 after 29 years,
seven months and 21 days. Barker is in his 31st year hosting a
show that began in 1956 with Bill Cullen.
Previously, Barker hosted "Truth or Consequences" for 18 years.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=494&ncid=763&e=4&u=/ap/20031122/ap_en_tv/people_bob_barker
Howard was disappointed by Barker's brief mention
of his announcer Rod Roddy's death last month. -AG
_______________________________________________
AP
Sat Nov 22, 1:53 AM ET
Bob Barker Will Celebrate Birthday on TV
By The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - Bob Barker will celebrate his 80th birthday
on -- where else? -- television.
The host of the longest-running game show in
television will preside over "The Price is Right Million
Dollar Spectacular," a CBS special airing at 8 p.m.
EST on Dec. 13, a day after Barker's actual
birthday.
Barker will be joined by guests Larry King and
Chuck Norris (news), who taught Barker karate
before becoming a star in "Walker, Texas Ranger."
Videotaped greetings will air from actors on other
CBS shows, including Ray Romano (news), David James Elliott
(news), Catherine Bell (news), Ted Danson (news) and Charlie
Sheen (news).
During the show, contestants will have a chance to spin the Big
Wheel for $1 million. The showcase winner will win the largest
amount in cash and prizes ever won by a single contestant in the
"The Price is Right's" 32-year history.
In 2002, Barker broke Johnny Carson (news)'s record for
continuous performances on the same network show.
Carson retired from NBC's "Tonight" show in 1992 after 29 years,
seven months and 21 days. Barker is in his 31st year hosting a
show that began in 1956 with Bill Cullen.
Previously, Barker hosted "Truth or Consequences" for 18 years.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=494&ncid=763&e=4&u=/ap/20031122/ap_en_tv/people_bob_barker