Bob Barker

About Bob Barker

As the host of Truth or Consequences and The Price Is Right, he was known for his charm and his tiny microphone. He also hosted the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants for nearly two decades.

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.

Television	The Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences
Born	Robert William Barker, December 12, 1923, Darrington, Washington, U.S.
Occupation	Television personality, game show host
Education	Drury University (BA)
Years active	1950–2007

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Trivia

On the Price Is Right, people would tell him "One dollar, Bob." 

Bob Barker before fame

He was awarded a basketball scholarship by Drury College.

Achievement of Bob Barker

On The Price Is Right, people would say,"One dollar, Bob".

Salary 2020

a $10-million

Net Worth 2020

$70 million (2019)

Bob Barker family life

He married Dorothy Jo Gideon in 1945.

Associations of Bob Barker

Drew Carey took his spot on the afternoon game show The Price is Right.

Bob Barker Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	185 cm
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