Robert William Barker is an American retired television game show host. He is known for hosting CBS's The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007, making it the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history. He is also known for hosting Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1975. Born in Darrington, Washington, in modest circumstances, Barker enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked part-time in radio while he attended college. In 1950, he moved to California in order to pursue a career in broadcasting. He was given his own radio show, The Bob Barker Show, which ran for six years. Barker began his game show career in 1956, hosting Truth or Consequences. From there, he hosted various game shows, and the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants from 1967 to 1987, giving him the distinction of being the longest-serving host of these pageants. He began hosting The Price Is Right in 1972.
| Born | Robert William Barker, December 12, 1923, Darrington, Washington, U.S. |
| Education | Drury University (BA) |
| Occupation | Television personality, game show host |
| Years active | 1950–2007 |
| Television | The Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences |
Game Show Host Bob Barker, byname of Robert William Barker was born on December 12, 1923 in Darrington, Washington, United States (He dies at the age of 99, on August 26, 2023).
As the host of Truth or Consequences and TV-Show The Price Is Right, he was known for his charm and his tiny microphone. He also hosted the Pageant Winner Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants for nearly two decades.
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Bob Barker was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1923 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).
He was awarded a basketball scholarship by Drury College.
On TV-Show The Price Is Right, people would say,"One dollar, Bob".
He married Dorothy Jo Gideon in 1945.
Game Show Host Drew Carey took his spot on the afternoon game show The Price is Right.
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