Bob Barker
Robert William Barker is a retired TV game show host, famous for hosting The Price Is Right and Truth or Consequences for over 50 years.
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Bob Barker is an American game show host best known for hosting the long-running CBS television program, The Price Is Right. He is credited with reviving the game show genre, introducing a new level of sophistication and excitement to the medium. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1999.
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5 Interesting Facts about Bob Barker
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Hosted the Longest Running Game Show
Bob Barker hosted the longest running game show in television history, The Price is Right, for 35 years from 1972 to 2007.
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Navy Veteran
Bob Barker served in the United States Navy during World War II, where he was stationed on the USS Pennsylvania and participated in the Battle of Okinawa.
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Released a Music Single
In 1992, Bob Barker released a music single, “The Price Is Right Theme” which charted at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2000, Bob Barker received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to television and entertainment.
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Awarded an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2006, Bob Barker was awarded an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a game show host.
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Bob Barker, a legendary game show host, was born on December 12, 1923, and is currently 99 years old. He is best known for hosting the long-running hit game show "The Price is Right," which has been on the air for more than 50 years.
Bob Barker has an estimated net worth of $70M. He is perhaps best known for his long-running role as the host of The Price Is Right, and has also earned his wealth through other TV appearances, hosting, product endorsements, and business ventures.