When Fremantle took over the show, I really love the fact that Bob Barker kept Mark Goodson's name in the closing credits, and had the announcer say "A Mark Goodson Television Production". I believe he did it for the sake of the old tradition!
This was taped in either June or July of 2003. The last show that taped while Rod was still alive was taped in October 2003 and aired on December 22, 2003. Barker's Birthday Bash was the first show taped (On 11/6/03) after Rod died. However, for obvious reasons that one aied out of order. Notice the December 23 show features Randy West and Lanisha Cole (like the Birthday show) and the December 22nd show featured Burton Richardson and Claudia Jordan who left the show because her show BFF died.
You are correct...this IS the last season for Rod to announce, but specifically, his last episode for announcing was aired October 20, 2003, a week before he died :(
I could see not showing Rich, and Rod close to his death. But having Johnny and Rod on was part of what made the show what it was. Just like the Dian, Holly, Kathleen, and Janice exits. This is probaly another TPIR mystery that don't make too much sense
@RPSteve Yeah, I know. Mike has done some tremendous damage to the show. One day I should go to a taping & when Drew introduces Mike Richards to the audience, my group is gonna boo at him (the rest of the audience will most likely do that as well).
Interesting how Syd asked the audience if Bob should continuing hosting The Price is Right for the next four years (instead of being the president for four years) because Bob DID in fact host the show for four more seasons: 32, 33, 34, 35. Interesting.
Yeah, I was suprised Syd said 4 more years, and it ACTUALLY happened...Bob did say in an interview he was going to retire earlier than 2007, but the reason he kept going was because he was having too much fun!!! :D
@TheJamesgoSeveral names were considered. Dave Price, Todd Newton, John O'Hurley, Doug Davidson, Mike Richards, George Hamilton, Mario López, and Mark Steines all did audition tapings before audiences in episodes that were not broadcasted. Later, Ian Ziering and Drew Carey were among other names being considered. On July 23, 2007, Drew Carey announced on an appearance of the Late Show with David Letterman that he had been chosen as the host of The Price Is Right.
I wondered the same thing. I believe I read somewhere that Bob did have a retirement plan in place a few years ago and he planned to retire right around when he did. So it wasn't like he woke up one day and announced it.
@Kjr0se So you're saying Rosie O'Donnell would be better? Are you kidding? Besides, Drew Carey is doing a great job! I've even seen a couple of comments saying that they think Drew is starting to become more exciting than Bob, because of Bob getting crabby with the contestants in his last seasons.
@TheJamesgordon43 Also Mike Richards was a possible host? Ooooooooooooh! That gives me the jitters just thinking what would have happened if he was host. He's already ruined the show as executive producer, he probably would have ruined the show more if he was the host. You can thank Syd Vinnedge and Mike Richards for ruining the show. Also, about succedding Barker, everybody knew nobody could. It would have been hard on anyone who would have gotten the job, just like it is on Drew Carey.
Good news! There will be a new pricing game that will debut on the Season 37 premiere. It is called Gas Money and was created by Roger Dobkowitz. It is played for a car and up to $10,000.
@MegastarLV Excuse me. You said Richards fired Lanisha Cole because of her race? That's terrible. It would be so lovely if all of us could become a very angry mob and go after Mike Richards!
I find it ironic that Syd talks about Bob hosting Price for the next four years, in refrence to a Presidential term, when Bob did in fact ONLY host for the next four years, retiring after season 35.
@gameshowmaster That is incorrect. Fingers was also dismissed by Richards. It was published as her "retirement" in order to cover it up. A lot of people don't know what's really going on behind Door #2, especially when Richards fired Lanisha Cole due to her race.
omg...I was wondering why, when I watched this back when it was 32nd, Rod was losing a lot of weight, he had to fight his cancer until the end. rip Rod! They also had the Price is Right 32nd/33rd logo on the wall and on tv, until he passed away, then they removed it afterwards. =)
@TheJamesgordon43 What it also said that I couldn't fit in the last message was "In regards to a widespread rumour of Rosie O'Donnell being a contender, she was never actually one of the possible future hosts being considered."
@TheJamesgordon43 I don't have to flatter myself. Drew Carey got the job and a lot of people like me like him a lot. A lot of people say one good thing about him is that he's not always Crabby like Bob got with some contestants. Besides, do you think Carol Burnett would have really wanted the job? She's like what, in her 70's now or something?
@TheJamesgordon43 Well maybe that is true, but nobody was perfect. I mean it seems like Bob didn't give the contestants enough time to decide and that's probably what costed some contestants their pricing game.
I agree the microphone grabbing was very rude. The first part of the speech reminded me of the days when Mark Goodson would ome on the showto thank the crew, but the whole president thing was stupid.
Oy Syd's speech was just embarrassing, I think bob was laughing just to be nice. and correct me if I'm wrong but was this the last season premiere Rod Roddy announced.
At 2:41 when Bob Said "Its A Pleasure to be Working with You for another Year" Did Syd Just start working with TPIR Or Did Bob At that time Consider Retiring After Season 32?
No, of course he didn't do that...as I said, he was having way too much fun...so he waited until a right time to say about his retirement...which was on October 31, 2006...
Wait a minute. The game was created by Roger? I thought FremantleMedia let him go. If he did create it, I'm not sure what to think about all this I've been hearing about the Dob being fired.
Syd thinks he can just grab the mic from Bob just like that! Who the hell does he think he is? You never grab Bob's mic from him! Don't mess with the man! (Unless you wanna end up like Happy Gilmore) lol!!
Vince McMahon will be executive producer, Bob Backlund will host, announcer will be Howard Finkel; models will be Sarah Palin, Jenna Jameson, Vickie Guerrero, and Lindsay Lohan! A reincarnated Rod Roddy will make a celebrity guest appearance later this year!
Was Rich firied? He was a damn good announcer. They should have fired Drew. Maybe they are trying to systematically ruin the show. Bob come out of retirement!
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When Fremantle took over the show, I really love the fact that Bob Barker kept Mark Goodson's name in the closing credits, and had the announcer say "A Mark Goodson Television Production". I believe he did it for the sake of the old tradition!
Fremantle made a wonderful tribute to Mark Goodson by keeping his name in the credits. After all, THE PRICE OF RIGHT was Mark Goodson’s brainchild.
This was taped in either June or July of 2003. The last show that taped while Rod was still alive was taped in October 2003 and aired on December 22, 2003.
Barker's Birthday Bash was the first show taped (On 11/6/03) after Rod died. However, for obvious reasons that one aied out of order. Notice the December 23 show features Randy West and Lanisha Cole (like the Birthday show) and the December 22nd show featured Burton Richardson and Claudia Jordan who left the show because her show BFF died.
You are correct...this IS the last season for Rod to announce, but specifically, his last episode for announcing was aired October 20, 2003, a week before he died :(
One does not simply take the microphone away from Bob like that
the way Syd grabbed the microphone from Bob was very rude!
I could see not showing Rich, and Rod close to his death. But having Johnny and Rod on was part of what made the show what it was. Just like the Dian, Holly, Kathleen, and Janice exits. This is probaly another TPIR mystery that don't make too much sense
Rod Roddy as shown on camera for the final time. This was the start of the 32nd season when the show kept going strong.
yes it is its the 32nd season premiere Original Airdate September 22, 2003
God Bless You Rod!
RIP Rod Roddy
I miss those jackets he wore on the show
@RPSteve Yeah, I know. Mike has done some tremendous damage to the show. One day I should go to a taping & when Drew introduces Mike Richards to the audience, my group is gonna boo at him (the rest of the audience will most likely do that as well).
2:44 Speech By Representing Fremantlemedia Production And Former Executive Producer of The Price is Right Syd Vinnedge
Rod died about four months after this was taped.
Interesting how Syd asked the audience if Bob should continuing hosting The Price is Right for the next four years (instead of being the president for four years) because Bob DID in fact host the show for four more seasons: 32, 33, 34, 35. Interesting.
Even Mexico's Marco Antonio Regil was considered before Carey won the job...
Rod looks great for the final time everyone seen him on camera
Yeah, I was suprised Syd said 4 more years, and it ACTUALLY happened...Bob did say in an interview he was going to retire earlier than 2007, but the reason he kept going was because he was having too much fun!!! :D
The quality of this video if awesome, both audio and video!
@TheJamesgoSeveral names were considered. Dave Price, Todd Newton, John O'Hurley, Doug Davidson, Mike Richards, George Hamilton, Mario López, and Mark Steines all did audition tapings before audiences in episodes that were not broadcasted. Later, Ian Ziering and Drew Carey were among other names being considered.
On July 23, 2007, Drew Carey announced on an appearance of the Late Show with David Letterman that he had been chosen as the host of The Price Is Right.
Isn't that the last on camera appearance for Roddy right before he passed?
I wondered the same thing. I believe I read somewhere that Bob did have a retirement plan in place a few years ago and he planned to retire right around when he did. So it wasn't like he woke up one day and announced it.
@Kjr0se So you're saying Rosie O'Donnell would be better? Are you kidding? Besides, Drew Carey is doing a great job! I've even seen a couple of comments saying that they think Drew is starting to become more exciting than Bob, because of Bob getting crabby with the contestants in his last seasons.
@TheJamesgordon43 He also got rid of Kathy "Fingers" Greco, as well as TPIR's director Rich DiPirro.
@TheJamesgordon43 Also Mike Richards was a possible host? Ooooooooooooh! That gives me the jitters just thinking what would have happened if he was host. He's already ruined the show as executive producer, he probably would have ruined the show more if he was the host. You can thank Syd Vinnedge and Mike Richards for ruining the show. Also, about succedding Barker, everybody knew nobody could. It would have been hard on anyone who would have gotten the job, just like it is on Drew Carey.
i totally agree.
Good news! There will be a new pricing game that will debut on the Season 37 premiere. It is called Gas Money and was created by Roger Dobkowitz. It is played for a car and up to $10,000.
Good thing Syd Vinnedge is behind the scenes! Where did good Rod get the strength? He was great!
Roger created this game shortly after he was fired. I guess it was Fremantle's way of giving him a send-off.
@MegastarLV Excuse me. You said Richards fired Lanisha Cole because of her race? That's terrible. It would be so lovely if all of us could become a very angry mob and go after Mike Richards!
I find it ironic that Syd talks about Bob hosting Price for the next four years, in refrence to a Presidential term, when Bob did in fact ONLY host for the next four years, retiring after season 35.
@gameshowmaster That is incorrect. Fingers was also dismissed by Richards. It was published as her "retirement" in order to cover it up. A lot of people don't know what's really going on behind Door #2, especially when Richards fired Lanisha Cole due to her race.
omg...I was wondering why, when I watched this back when it was 32nd, Rod was losing a lot of weight, he had to fight his cancer until the end. rip Rod! They also had the Price is Right 32nd/33rd logo on the wall and on tv, until he passed away, then they removed it afterwards. =)
I don't know if you knew this, but Syd is no longer EP of "The Price Is Right".
I personally know Jessica, the second contestant called. She's a superb operatic soprano and a very sweet young lady!
@TheJamesgordon43 What it also said that I couldn't fit in the last message was "In regards to a widespread rumour of Rosie O'Donnell being a contender, she was never actually one of the possible future hosts being considered."
if only the music and announcer remained...........
Really? I'm glad.
@TheJamesgordon43 I don't have to flatter myself. Drew Carey got the job and a lot of people like me like him a lot. A lot of people say one good thing about him is that he's not always Crabby like Bob got with some contestants. Besides, do you think Carol Burnett would have really wanted the job? She's like what, in her 70's now or something?
@TheJamesgordon43 Well maybe that is true, but nobody was perfect. I mean it seems like Bob didn't give the contestants enough time to decide and that's probably what costed some contestants their pricing game.
I agree the microphone grabbing was very rude. The first part of the speech reminded me of the days when Mark Goodson would ome on the showto thank the crew, but the whole president thing was stupid.
Oy Syd's speech was just embarrassing, I think bob was laughing just to be nice. and correct me if I'm wrong but was this the last season premiere Rod Roddy announced.
Season 32 was Rod Roddy's last season of announcing the Price Is Right.
@peanut389 He considered retiring numerous times in the past.
@TheJamesgordon43 You can say that about Obama too.
Sid ate up so much time that Bob must have had to rush through the rest of the show.
At 2:41 when Bob Said "Its A Pleasure to be Working with You for another Year" Did Syd Just start working with TPIR Or Did Bob At that time Consider Retiring After Season 32?
Is hard at the end of every PIR Show to hear The Words FremantleMedia Instead Of Mar Goodson!
No, of course he didn't do that...as I said, he was having way too much fun...so he waited until a right time to say about his retirement...which was on October 31, 2006...
@catholicpriest1 And one month after it aired.
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Wait a minute. The game was created by Roger? I thought FremantleMedia let him go. If he did create it, I'm not sure what to think about all this I've been hearing about the Dob being fired.
Longwinded talk by this guy.
I guess it shows that he if he was going down, he wanted to go down in glory.
@wiiplayer9isback He's gone already. He was replaced by Mike Richards (who fired Rich Fields).
@TheJamesgordon43 No, I don't think so. I like Drew Carey.
puttputtking Me Too!
I Agree I like Mark Goodson Television Production better they should've stuck with that instead!
It'll be interesting having a New Game with Bob Not Hosting!
Syd should not have done that with the microphone...........i think that syd and barker were not that close
They Should've kept it in honor Bon & Mark! Btw Any Wird yet if Bob's gonna make an Appearence with Drew Hosting?
Nobody touches Bobs mic
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Syd thinks he can just grab the mic from Bob just like that! Who the hell does he think he is? You never grab Bob's mic from him! Don't mess with the man! (Unless you wanna end up like Happy Gilmore) lol!!
Bob should've given him a classic #HappyGilmore beating! #ThePriceIsWrongBitch
Syd would make a good politician. His speeches are almost like debates. So boring!
Don’t pull microphone from Bob Barker fool😮
Vince McMahon will be executive producer, Bob Backlund will host, announcer will be Howard Finkel; models will be Sarah Palin, Jenna Jameson, Vickie Guerrero, and Lindsay Lohan!
A reincarnated Rod Roddy will make a celebrity guest appearance later this year!
Was Rich firied? He was a damn good announcer. They should have fired Drew. Maybe they are trying to systematically ruin the show. Bob come out of retirement!
Is it just me, or is the Fremantle guy kind of creepy? I'm also not a fan of them taking over the show.
@overweight1995 He'd be a million times better than Obama!
@TheJamesgordon43 Drew Carey the Real embrassment? Whatever! You sound like you're saying you would rather have Rosie O'Donnell as host.