Drew Carey and The Price is Right

EighteenMinutes · 06-15-2009, 11:23 AM

I'm sorry to beat a dead horse here, but I gotta throw this out there...

I used to love watching the Price is Right. When I was a kid, there was nothing better on a day off of school than tuning in to CBS at 10:00. Into adulthood, I still enjoyed watching TPIR but since Drew's first week on the show, I can honestly stay I haven't watched more than five minutes of the show.

Today, I thought I'd give it another try and I lasted less than fifteen minutes before I changed the channel.

Drew is terrible. Seriously. I think a small pile of gravel dumped on the stage would show a little more excitement than Drew. He just seems bored with what he's doing and at times almost annoyed by the contestants.

Anyone else notice this or am I alone here?

The Great One · 06-15-2009, 05:51 PM

I like Drew Carey as a comedian but after a few seasons on the TPIR it's obvious that he doesn't have the hosting technique and personality to make the show fun to watch.

Schmoopie · 06-16-2009, 06:35 AM

I only watch this on and off, but from what I've seen, he doesn't really bother me that much. He's no Bob Barker, and I was surprised that they even picked him, but I didn't think he was too bad. My personal choice would be John
O' Hurley. I'd go on that show just to be on the same stage with him! However, I do love Family Feud since he took over as host.

JulieSomoski · 06-16-2009, 03:38 PM

I love Drew, so naturally I like him as host. True, he's not a polished gameshow host, but he gives the show his own touch, whether you like that touch or not. He genuinely makes the show fun and upbeat to watch, and I like that. I think he's doing a fine job as host.

Dusty's Fan · 06-16-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

My personal choice would be John O' Hurley. I'd go on that show just to be on the same stage with him! However, I do love Family Feud since he took over as host.

Yes! John is doing a GREAT job in hosting Feud.

gidgetgrape · 06-16-2009, 09:53 PM

Drew's okay; the only thing I don't care for is the way he jokes about the value of the prizes sometimes.

gael · 07-13-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

I only watch this on and off, but from what I've seen, he doesn't really bother me that much. He's no Bob Barker, and I was surprised that they even picked him, but I didn't think he was too bad. My personal choice would be John
O' Hurley. I'd go on that show just to be on the same stage with him! However, I do love Family Feud since he took over as host.

Have you seen this interview? Its really good!

Check it out http://thecelebritycafe.com/intervie...n_ohurley.html

Peace

tanquant · 07-14-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

Drew's okay; the only thing I don't care for is the way he jokes about the value of the prizes sometimes.

Me too. I thought that only bothered me. When they show the prize he says "Wow a toaster, you can't beat that. How lucky are you?" (sarcastically). It's really annoying . Bob never did that. Even if that was all you won he never downgraded the product. I miss Bob. Since drew took over I don't care for the show that much. What a difference a host can make.

jman926 · 11-05-2009, 07:25 PM

Compared to Bob Barker, Drew Carey seems to have the personality of a mop (ESPECIALLY when a showcase contestant bid right on the nose). But then again, the whole "Barker's Beauties" thing is over, and no other names (such as "Carey's Cuties") have ever been used. He really seems to appreciate the models, treating them as equals, and referring to them by name, and thanking them (again, by name) after modeling a prize. I like Drew to an extent, but I grew up with Bob (not to mention Johnny Olson and Rod Roddy (RIP both their souls), as well as models Janice Pennington, Dian Parkinson, Holly Hallstrom and Kathleen Bradley all of whom were let go for one reason or another). It's never been the same for me since the "classic" family split up, and I can vaguely remember watching the show as a 4 year old, in 1978! From 1995-ish on, it really wasn't the same, and the show didn't mean a fraction of what it did in to me growing up. I did attend a taping in 1999. Rod Roddy was there, as was Janice and Kathleen (didn't get called on down, but oh well). I'm just glad I was there to see it in person before it finally "jumped the shark" not long thereafter.

06-15-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
EighteenMinutes Forum Regular It's comin' around. Join Date: Jun 30, 2006 Location: Middle-America Posts: 359	Drew Carey and The Price is Right I'm sorry to beat a dead horse here, but I gotta throw this out there... I used to love watching the Price is Right. When I was a kid, there was nothing better on a day off of school than tuning in to CBS at 10:00. Into adulthood, I still enjoyed watching TPIR but since Drew's first week on the show, I can honestly stay I haven't watched more than five minutes of the show. Today, I thought I'd give it another try and I lasted less than fifteen minutes before I changed the channel. Drew is terrible. Seriously. I think a small pile of gravel dumped on the stage would show a little more excitement than Drew. He just seems bored with what he's doing and at times almost annoyed by the contestants. Anyone else notice this or am I alone here? __________________ "Maybe that's not exactly the way it happened. But that's the way it should have happened. And that's the way I like to remember it. If dreams and memories sometimes get confused, well, that's as it should be." -- The Wonder Years ("The Unnatural")

06-15-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
The Great One Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,371	I like Drew Carey as a comedian but after a few seasons on the TPIR it's obvious that he doesn't have the hosting technique and personality to make the show fun to watch. __________________ "How Sweet It Is!" Norton: "Oh Ralph, it's me, Norton. Want me to put the car in the garage?" Ralph: "Just fill it with gas and point it toward Mexico."

06-16-2009, 06:35 AM	#3
Schmoopie Senior Member "Firefly" fanatic Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 6,240	I only watch this on and off, but from what I've seen, he doesn't really bother me that much. He's no Bob Barker, and I was surprised that they even picked him, but I didn't think he was too bad. My personal choice would be John O' Hurley. I'd go on that show just to be on the same stage with him! However, I do love Family Feud since he took over as host. __________________ I'd like to make myself believe That planet earth turns slowly It's hard to say that I'd rather stay Awake when I'm asleep 'Cause everything is never as it seems When I fall asleep... "Fireflies"-Owl City

06-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#4
JulieSomoski Senior Member Watch Medium, Fridays on CBS! Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,253	I love Drew, so naturally I like him as host. True, he's not a polished gameshow host, but he gives the show his own touch, whether you like that touch or not. He genuinely makes the show fun and upbeat to watch, and I like that. I think he's doing a fine job as host. __________________ Click here to view some great articles written by my husband and I! All views are appreciated! http://talkingtv-julie.blogspot.com/ My blog - come comment and look around! Watch: Medium, Fridays at 9pm, on CBS this fall! Big Bang Theory, Mondays at 9:30pm, on CBS! The Mentalist, Thursdays at 9pm, on CBS! Old Christine, Wednesdays at 8pm, on CBS! ABC's Comedy Lineup, Starting Wednesdays at 8pm, on ABC this fall! The Jay Leno Show, Weeknights at 10pm, on NBC this fall!

11-05-2009, 07:25 PM	#9
jman926 First Time Poster Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1	to appreciate the Compared to Bob Barker, Drew Carey seems to have the personality of a mop (ESPECIALLY when a showcase contestant bid right on the nose). But then again, the whole "Barker's Beauties" thing is over, and no other names (such as "Carey's Cuties") have ever been used. He really seems to appreciate the models, treating them as equals, and referring to them by name, and thanking them (again, by name) after modeling a prize. I like Drew to an extent, but I grew up with Bob (not to mention Johnny Olson and Rod Roddy (RIP both their souls), as well as models Janice Pennington, Dian Parkinson, Holly Hallstrom and Kathleen Bradley all of whom were let go for one reason or another). It's never been the same for me since the "classic" family split up, and I can vaguely remember watching the show as a 4 year old, in 1978! From 1995-ish on, it really wasn't the same, and the show didn't mean a fraction of what it did in to me growing up. I did attend a taping in 1999. Rod Roddy was there, as was Janice and Kathleen (didn't get called on down, but oh well). I'm just glad I was there to see it in person before it finally "jumped the shark" not long thereafter.

06-16-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
gidgetgrape Senior Member You don't like my stuffing? Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas, darling Posts: 1,709	Drew's okay; the only thing I don't care for is the way he jokes about the value of the prizes sometimes.

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