Bob Barker is Coming Back Down

Bob Barker will be making a special appearance on The Price Is Right tomorrow to promote his new book Priceless Memories, currently in bookstores. The Associated Press reported that Barker, "dressed in a black suit with a hot pink shirt and matching tie... appear[s] alongside successor Drew Carey near the finale of the show... to present [the] two prize showcases."

Barker was interviewed by the Archive of American Television on July 7, 2000. As you read his book, follow along with his Archive interview. Click here to access his full interview.

Interview Description:

Barker talked about his childhood growing up on an Indian reservation in South Dakota. He described his work in radio which led him to be “cast” as the host of the game show Truth or Consequences, by show creator Ralph Edwards. Barker talked about his long run on Truth or Consequences in its network and syndicated runs. Barker then discussed in detail the show for which he is most associated, The Price Is Right, which he hosted continuously from 1972 until the time of this interview (and eventually to 2007). Barker also talked about his other hosting duties on such programs as the “Miss USA Pageant” and “The Tournaments of Roses Parade,” as well as his animal rights activism.