The Price Is Right host entrance: a visual history
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- It's the premiere of a new Ological series called SPIN AGAIN, in which John Teti looks at old game shows through a new lens. In this installment, John digs deep into the visual history of THE PRICE IS RIGHT's host entrance - those 30 seconds it takes for the host to appear, cross the stage, and receive a microphone. There are untold depths in this little sliver of the production! And John is more than ready to plumb those depths.Thanks to our fellow RUclipsrs for posting old episodes of The Price Is Right!
Links to the episodes referenced in the video…
1985 full episode:
• The Price Is Right - J...
1988 full episode:
• The Price Is Right - O...
2007 full episode:
• The Price is Right: N...
(2020 clips courtesy of CBS.)
Chapters:
0:00 The Price Is Right and the power of nostalgia
2:07 1985: a study in directorial craft
8:10 1988: it’s garbage, but it’s fine
13:00 2007: an awkward fit
16:48 2020: marrying old and new
23:28 Epilogues 
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This taught me more about television photography and cinematography than I ever expected. Lol.
I enjoyed Drew’s entrance in modern Price is Right, and couldn’t quite understand why I liked it so much.
Seeing how the show shifted from being the introduction of “the star”, to “the host” of a party, and how that heavily influenced the very start of the show, is honestly quite amazing.
I’ll love any episode of The Price is Right, old or new. But that tonal shift was very necessary for the show to endure. Bob was a benevolent king. Drew is your straight-arrow neighbor who still wants to celebrate you.
More reason for me to watch the show. Such great TV.
Hello all - here's a small but necessary correction. I misspoke the name of the model seen handing the microphone to Bob Barker. Her name is Janice _Pennington_, she's one of the greats, and she deserves her due! My apologies to Ms. Pennington!
If the VCR(VTR as it was known)had been around in 1971,and if I were a late teen or in my 20s, I probably would have the whole Bob Barker era of TPIR.That would be a LOT of videotapes to sort out.Of course I would try to put bunches of them together to minimize space.
Thank you for clearing that up. I was ready to go off!😂😂😂👊👊👊😎😎😎🙏🙏
@@dagdogg We know. That’s not his point.
@@JhomasE lol
sez: The Original 4 Barker Beauties --
-- Janice Pennington
-- Dian Parkinson
-- Kathleen Bradley
-- Holly Hallstrom
Hope that helps! 👍😉
It's criminal that there are only 35K views of this video. This dude's videos are master's theses boiled down to 25 mins. Utter genius.
I'm 63, remember when The Price Is Right aired in my early teens. Bob Barker, Janice Pennington, Anitra Ford and Johnny Olson the best announcer the show has ever seen. Occasionally I will watch RUclips videos of the show from that era and love each one. My personal opinion, it's never been the same since Bob's retirement.
I am too Mr. Mark @ I am still love Mr. Bob Baker, when the time i just come to USA . From 1980- i love America for ever... Have a really nice day...
Now I better understand why an older family member of mine loved to sit and watch old game show re-airings. Give your family some love and attention folks, they would come to appreciate the newly created memories.
The original version of The Price Is Right was first broadcast on NBC, and later ABC, from 1956 to 1965. Hosted by Bill Cullen -- Wikipedia
True, though Bill never had a host entrance (owing to being hit with polio, and having a noticeable limp). In fact, Bill would usually sit on a stool, since he could not move, and did not want to be seen on camera. Another thing, there were no mini games, as there are now. It just was 4 contestants bidding on prizes, a la contestants row.
@@newstarcadefan you’re right, but I can think of one minor caveat to the “no mini-games” thing: there were some kinda-sorta mini-games during what they called, I think, “extras”. Once or twice per game, the winning bid announcement would trigger a ringing bell, and that would mean some sort of extra prize or prizes added, often of a piece with the item won during the auction. Like the winning bidder of a sofa / loveseat combo might hear a bell right after being announced the winner, then told they’re “gonna need something to look at while lounging on the lovely furniture” so they’re also getting a new color TV, or stereo, or whatever. In the later years of the original show, sometimes the extra had to be earned. I can remember seeing a contestant play some sort of card hand with Bill Cullen once, and several times the contestant had to answer some price-related question about the extra in order to win it. It was never anything on the order of mini-games we see today, but it was something off the usual script of auction games.
I never noticed the majestic aura Bob Barker had on the opening sequence
Wow! Very educational video! I did notice that Drew Carey was kinda rough at the start, then beautifully and confidently grew into the role. It's very educational to learn how much the design and cinematography goes into it. And it's wonderful that Bob Barker lived long enough to see the successful transition. RIP Bob.
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Later in Barker's career he would occasionally come down the aisle as his entrance. He was like the President walking into Congress for a SOTU address, shaking hands with people while everyone cheered.
For someone not familiar with American game shows like me, this was amazing and can't wait to see more!
Watch the price is right, it is the best example of American consumerism and television!
@@mooselove There are 3 other essentials, in addition to Price, that give the perfect cross-section of the American game show: Trebek's Jeopardy!, Dick Clark's Pyramid, and Regis' Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
And Richard Dawson's Family Feud or Gene Rayburn's Match Game.
Allen Ludden's Password, etc.
Or Peter Marshall's Hollywood Squares.
TPIR "the Barker Era" is on Pluto right now 24/7..so awesome to watch Barker in his craft..He just had a special way about how he interacted with the guests..very natural and real.
I agree that it's awesome to watch Barker in his craft. I also agree that he just had a special way about how he interacted with the guests. I disagree that he was very natural and real. Much of his greatness comes from his ability to put on a performance, and knowing what makes for entertaining television.
Bob Barker will always forever be remembered as a game show host. RIP 1923 - 2023 🕊️🪦
The price is right is what helped me understand the cost of things when I was a child
WOW.... I've seen that entrance SO many times and never have I given any though to the psychology behind it!! I LOVE these thing!!! I'll be on the lookout now!!
How’d you know I watched this at my Grandma’s eating a big mushy bowl of frosted wheat
Same here except I was eating fried egg sandwiches. Or cucumber sandwich
I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed how hosts would enter. I always liked how Bob would swing his arms walking out to his mark. Just the complete picture of confidence and control. Same with another TV legend, Johnny Carson . The "Here's Johnny", the theme, the way that famous rainbow curtain would part, and he would come strolling out. I can remember being 3 or 4, and walking out from behind the living room curtains. To this day, there's still something about that moment that fascinates me.
A similar video could be done comparing Johnny Carson’s entrance to Jay Leno’s. When Leno started using Carson’s studio it simply didn’t work. When he got a set designed for him and entered high-fiving the audience the show hit its stride.
Great analysis of the show. It once seemed impossible for anyone to follow Bob Barker, but Drew Carey has done it very effectively. He has carried on Bob Barker's tradition without trying to be his predecessor. He interracts well with the contestants and has even kep Barker's signature closing line, which kept a little of Barker's presence in the show. As for Dennis James, he was a piooneering game show host goinb back into the 1930s and experimental TV, and he was a great TPIR host.
50s-60s Price is Right on NBC: Bill Cullen
70s-2K on CBS: Bob Barker
2K+ on CBS: Drew Carey
This is great. I've used TPIR in my broadcasting classes for years as an example of almost perfect craftsmanship in live-to-tape production. The timing of Breslow and his camera ops is so spot on. The music cues and theme also are so strong and integral to the emotion.
One thing I've noticed in recent years from back then is how quick they were to catch details (e.g., the peg resting on the arrow when the big wheel stops just short of moving on to the next space). By contrast, as much as I love PASSWORD PLUS, I often get frustrated when the director didn't show the losing team's reaction.
I just sat through 24 and a half minutes of this, and I am a smarter person for it. I think this guy deserves a subscribe.
Back at it again with some content, this time non-BCS. I love your show! Thank you!
Hey John - something very interesting came to me after I watched this video. Bob’s entrances have always been one of the reasons I watched the show. I went back and looked ar Drew’s April Fool’s episode with Bob making the entrance. His entrance with Drew’s production looks so incredibly odd...as much as it did with Drew’s entrance when it was still Bob’s style.
Doing a comparison of Bob’s entrance on Drew’s show and vice versa would totally support your theory on this subject.
I've been on the show, and you're right--the set is sooo small. I almost couldn't believe it when I walked into the seats the first time. Also, the match game was filmed on the same stage as TPIR. They just wheeled the set out onto the stage
Yes I knew that. Carol burnett was done on a similar stage I think they called it the set with the apron meani.g the front hanging down. I miss the tpir original cue music. What happened?
And yet, the MATCH GAME set seemed a lot smaller.
"I'm going to talk about the entrance shot of the price is right."
"For 24 minutes are you kidding me?"
*24 minutes later*
"Succinct and insightful. Huh."
Right? Lol I was expecting a montage of an entrance from every season which is why I hadn't clicked for so long
Thank you for saving me...
You guys don't get it. This RUclipsr dissected and analyzed the different intros of different directors and the change from Bob to Drew,
@@johnd8788 : I think that's what they're saying. (At least I think that's what OrangeVision and Matt Demes are saying. I don't understand what dcon is saying.)
Bob barker walks like he was real cool, but Drew walks like there is a fire behind him. Bob is it.
Bob Barker strides in. Drew Carey (at least when he was heavier) waddles in.
Bob Barker's entrance is magical to me. Not sure why. Best game show introduction of all time.
Your channel is literally one of the most under-discovered channels on RUclips. Incredible breakdowns
John, you're the best. Two things I noticed about this: in the '88 intro the zoom out is not just awkwardly timed, the camera operator zooms too far!! You see the edges of the set, with destroys the optical illusions of size and grandeur! The other thing I thought was interesting was that as soon as you see Drew he's chattering away. He says "hey everybody!" at a time that would traditionally be way too early - he's not even got his mic, and he's drowned out by the cheer and the announcer. But it works, because it fits that nervous chatty energy you described.
I didn't notice that about the zoom-out. I'll have to watch again.
How have I not known you exist until RIGHT NOW? Shame on me.
This is...my exact level of multiple-decades-long appreciation for TV game show nuance, minutiae and nerd-dom. Just without the technology that you've got.
Magnificent work, sir. I am now subscribed and I cannot wait for more of this gold. Cheers!
What this person said. This proud game-show geek is blown away by this.
And I have a lot more videos to watch. Fantastic stuff.
Marc Breslow was a master director, no doubt about that. You could probably do a video just talking about all the different effects shots he came up with for "Price", such as the various halfway-transition shots he used for ticket plugs for several years in the 70s.
It should be noted that later in Bob's era, Paul Alter was replaced by Bart Eskander, who was even lazier than Paul was. Drew fired Eskander shortly into Season 37 and he was replaced by Rich DiPirro, who seemed intent on going back to the Marc Breslow style but was ousted after only a few years due to clashing with Mike Richards. Michael Dimich took over, followed by Ryan Polito, before Adam Sandler became the current director.
Small things: I wouldn't consider Dennis James' "Price" short-lived - it lasted five years, with Bob taking over from Fall 1977 until the syndicated run's demise in 1980. Also, your brief rundown of the hosts left out Doug Davidson.
All that aside, I'm really interested to see what other game shows you'll tackle.
Drew fired Eskander?
We don’t speak about the Doug Davidson Price is Right, because of how much the show format changed.
It’s not Doug’s fault, I’m sure. But there was zero reason to change a winning formula.
I think for a short time Doug Davidson has hosted The Price is Right “Live” stage show.
One day, it’s a dream of mine to host one of these iconic gameshows. I’d be thrilled even to host the stage show version. - It would be too much fun! 🤩
I agree with you on with Bob’s entrance was Royal. Real game show host in general from the 70’s and 80’s like Richard Dawson and Jim Perry, Dick Clark for etc had serious swag when walking on out with the three piece bell-bottom slacks.
Today, you have Drew who just comes out like he’s hurrying up to get the food at the buffet.
The 1988 "garbage but fine" is nice. Imagine you've only been seeing the perfect transition version before it, the initial entrance has grown tired and lost its magic, and you finally get some hints at the making of "behind the scenes" by way of the badly drawn out ceiling shot.
I'm now going to back to different years to see the differences. It's amazing now that I have context to the opening shots. Incredible video. Thanks.
I love how bob comes out with his hands look at from the 80s to his last show
This is a great trip down nostalgia lane with explanations of how the production went on behind the scenes. Let's do again with a few other shows like Let's Make a Deal, $25,000 Pyramid, Jeopardy, the Match Game, and the Hollywood Squares. Keep up the good work.👍
That Mike Richards foreshadowing was extremely prescient, and certainly more foreboding in retrospect.
Yeah, the story ended exactly how I imagined, and then not at all how I imagined
@@ologicalonline Sony's (and Mike Richards') mis-handling of the Alex Trebek transition is the reason I won't watch J! anymore. It's honestly also the reason I am not a Mike Richards fan. I don't like some of the things he did with Price, either, but I have to say that after watching this video, I do appreciate what he did with the opening, and I think the changes he made to the opening are perfect.
Inject this content directly into my veins. This is the kind of conversation that was catnip to me back in my hazy dorm room days. Kinda meta that a video dissecting nostalgia appeals to me because the analytical approach reminds me of the discussions I'd have with my cohort back in "the day."
I've missed this analyses so much, they gave me a newfound appreciation for cinematography and visual storytelling. I would love for you to make a video exemplifying other shows that are as carefully made as you've shown BCS to be. Nice work as always!
This is very great commentary. Bob is the star, Drew is the host. I am blind and I did radio broadcasting. Keep up the great work and I hope to get to meet you.
The Price is Right, the longest running game show in television history all thanks to the legendary Bob Barker.
This is so well done. I am also reminded of when the first new cast of Saturday Night Live debuted in the fall of 1980, and are introduced in the opening as "starring" when replacing legitimate stars. Another example of awkward "star" transitions is The Tonight Show when Jay Leno took over. It wasn't until they took away the curtain and the traditional Carson-esque set that he took off. Funny how these little things matter. I agree with your entire thesis.
honestly, this video was absolutely wonderful. it has everything i love about ur channel in it besides Jimmy of course. I cant wait to see what comes next in this series. Please make so much more!
Having watched the show (and viideos here more recentky) since 1972, I admit that I saw in awe some wild stuff I missed from back then. Notably in 1972 when my now ex-mother in law was on the show but didn't get to the showcase. I stopped watching it cold turrkey once Drew Carey took over. He acts too serious sometimes and all the hoopla of the Cqrey days are totally unheard of! I had to watch just 15 MINUTES of a Carey -hosted show and wa immediately turned off. Bob Barker IS The Price is Right, and hard to believe he turned 97 last December 12. I love nostalgia like this.
Awesome video!
I was shocked by how old fashioned the 2007 footage looked. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it I guess 😂
i feel like i'm home sick from school. loved it!
Dude, that was amazing. I didn't think I could watch a 24 minute video about host entrances on The Price Is Right but your video held my interest the whole time.
I didn't know that I wanted to see this. I would not have expected you to go to game shows right after Better Call Saul. But this is a great video.
This is great content! I came for the BCS breakdowns, and I’m staying for this. Any breakdown you want to do, you got yourself a viewer! Great work.
I haven't watched an episode of Price Is Right in over 20 years, but this video makes me interested in checking out it out again to see what it looks like post-COVID. Great content, and I'm glad we're seeing more from this channel outside of BCS. Can't wait for the next one!
23:32 regarding the producer moving on to produce other shows for Sony that were likely facing generational change...well, you were definitely right about that. But I didn't see that playing out the way it did when I first watched this video earlier this year!
Excellent analysis, I enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to more!
Excited to see where this channel goes in during the off season and post-BCS! You have great way of analyzing things and breaking it down.
John I don’t know how it’s possible, but this is actually the best thing you’ve done. And I love your BCS content. I never comment on anything, but couldn’t resist. So enjoyable!
This was fantastic! I’ve worked in TV and now teach in higher education, and this was a fantastic analysis of all the important elements of visual storytelling.
This was way more awesome than I thought it would be. Well done!
This is a terrific analysis. I appreciate the effort that you put forth. I have re-watched all of the entrances and agree with you. Mr. Barker was a bonofide Television Star!
My favorite part of this entire show, is from when it begins, to when Bob says, Let's take a look at the first item up for bid on The Price is Right. The pricing games are fun, as is the big wheel, but my most absolute favorite part is what I first described. I love it when the doors open and he comes out. Like I'd run out to the living room, just to see that whole thing play out, and then go off and do my own thing for rest of the day.
I so enjoyed the opening of Barker's Price is Right. I never realized the meaning behind it all, but always thought to myself, whoever thought of this really enjoys what they are doing. The focus on the set and lights was a great touch. It definitely made me want to be there. Its a lost art that you don't see as much today.
Absolutely LOVE this channel. Not only do you make me appreciate Better Call Saul on a much deeper level, you've now opened my eyes to appreciate something I wouldve never looked at this way. On top of more BCS breakdowns (hope that doesn't stop of course!), I hope you keep sharing your insight and views on other things like this as well!! Keep up the good work John!!
Breslow also did all the kooky match game intro and the wrong-face-on-other-person ticket plug gag. Clever use of blue screen, video wipes and miniatures! Great breakdown, there is a solid reason people get goosebumps watching the Price intro.
I love it, man. Can't wait to see more!
Great video. I’m a huge game show guy myself. I been on 4 game shows Price being one of them. When I’m in the show case with Bob I talk to him about how small the set is. Bobs version is still my favorite. :-)
Do you have any idea how much I envy you?
Love this video!!
Man , this was great. Looking forward to more.
Wow, it’s amazing what incredibly small changes can make you feel!
Fantastic video!
Paul Alter introduced the "Star Wipe." He may not have been as passionate as Mr. Breslow, but the "Star Wipe" was a great contribution.
I'm not from Usa, I have never watched this show but I hit the like button within 2 minutes. Because I know that this is a high quality content. I feel lucky to find your channel...
The video I didn't know I needed to see, I love your mind.
ive been looking for your channel for a few hours. i remember i watched your videos on s5 bcs and it compleatly changed how i watch all media. no one else does it like you do and ive been re watching bcs with my new gf and she loves these analysis too. you really deserve to be bigger. you do good stuff keep it upppppppp !!!
U broke this down perfectly. U made it very interesting and I really enjoyed it!
Wow this was a great video, I have watched this show since the early 80's and learned a lot from the direction of the producers of different era's of The Price is RIght
This is the most beautiful presentation, complete w pristinely looping Broll, I’ve ever seen.
This is such an amazing channel. I love that you continue to evolve. Keep up the great work my friend!
This is a wonderful case of how television tells a story through camera angles. Marvelous insights indeed. Would love to see more of these.
Great analysis!
I’ll have to send this to my neighbor, Yukiko Hotta. She worked on a lot of the 70’s and 80’s game shows and is a Master Control Director for ABC.
If I had to sum up the Bob era and the Drew era in one sentence: It was "the star of the show", now it's "the show is the star".
Mike Richards basically brought the show into a place where Drew can succeed, and a place where the show can succeed in this bold, new era of screened entertainment. It's a shame he squandered all of the success he had at TPiR trying to anoint himself as Alex Trebek's successor.
You are a very smart person with alot of insight. I think you should be the next director of TPIR. Thank you for a wonderful and entertaining look at the intros
Outstanding analysis.
Primarily I'm feeding the RUclips algorithm, but I found something fascinating that I would never have paid enough attention to to notice before! I was riveted through the whole video 🤩
This was great man thank you good analysis.
If you keep making these, I will watch them
Holy Crap! You did excellent on this!! Even getting to ask Mike Richards!!
I like how, Richards was surprised how you paid attention to the intro sequence. “It’s as if I’m talking to myself” said Richards... It all makes sense now. I do think that Drew is the new Bob for the next generation.
Drew and TPIR has grown with the times. I have a fondness for classical price, and hopefully some lucky kids out there are getting their daily dose of Fantastic Prizes too, for the hour-long party of cars & trips that can be yours, if The Price Is Right!
"I do think that Drew is the new Bob for the next generation."
And I think also that George Gray is Rod Roddy for the new generation (I strongly believe that Drew and George, IOW, are the modern-day Bob and Rod).
Fascinating breakdown!
This is absolutely fantastic.
Man please do more stuff. I enjoy watching your breakdowns.
The crazy thing about Bob was the 85 and 88 show intro's Bob was already in his early 60's by this point. He had been the host for Truth and Consequences from 1956 to 1975. So he already had 30 plus years doing these game shows. He started Truth and Consequences at 32 in 1956 (had a December birthday). Price at Right at 48 in 1972 and then finally when retired in 2007 he was 82. All the generations that watched him on TV is amazing.
Amazing commentary!
Love it!
It's always an A1 day when there is a new. Ological video.
Dang - this was fascinating! And you have the most amazing voice. Oh, and I SMASHED that subscribe button!
Great video! I always liked how the theme music would always swell right when the doors opened.
MAN, THIS GUY IS SO ON POINT. IM AMAZED!!!
This was a wonderfully specific deep dive.
can't wait for more vids from you i love your breakdowns
Ahem, Dennis James hosting duties on the nighttime TPIR was far from short-lived. He hosted from 1972 10 1977, and was used to him more than Bob for a long time, because I watched the nighttime version more frequently with school and all, and even didn't find out that Bob even hosted the daytime show until 1973.
I thought I was a PIR nerd. Yes to everything you said. More please 👍