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Robert William Barker is a retired TV game show host, famous for hosting The Price Is Right and Truth or Consequences for over 50 years.
Bob Barker is an American game show host best known for hosting the long-running CBS television program, The Price Is Right. He is credited with reviving the game show genre, introducing a new level of sophistication and excitement to the medium. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1999.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bob Barker is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On December 12, 1923, Bob Barker was born in Darrington, Washington.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hosts 'Truth or Consequences'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Barker begins hosting the game show 'Truth or Consequences' which runs for 15 years.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hosts 'The Price Is Right'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Barker takes over as the host of ‘The Price is Right’ and hosts it for 35 years.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Dorothy Jo Gideon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bob marries Dorothy Jo Gideon, his long-time friend and business partner.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduces the 'Barker's Box'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Barker introduces the 'Barker's Box', a box filled with prizes that contestants have to guess the right price for.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Retires from 'The Price is Right'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Retires from hosting 'The Price is Right' after 35 years on the show.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bob Barker is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hosted the Longest Running Game Show</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bob Barker hosted the longest running game show in television history, The Price is Right, for 35 years from 1972 to 2007.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Navy Veteran</h3><p class='facts-text'>Bob Barker served in the United States Navy during World War II, where he was stationed on the USS Pennsylvania and participated in the Battle of Okinawa.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Released a Music Single</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1992, Bob Barker released a music single, “The Price Is Right Theme” which charted at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2000, Bob Barker received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contribution to television and entertainment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Awarded an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2006, Bob Barker was awarded an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a game show host.</p></div></div>
Bob Barker, a legendary game show host, was born on December 12, 1923, and is currently 99 years old. He is best known for hosting the long-running hit game show "The Price is Right," which has been on the air for more than 50 years.
Bob Barker has an estimated net worth of $70M. He is perhaps best known for his long-running role as the host of The Price Is Right, and has also earned his wealth through other TV appearances, hosting, product endorsements, and business ventures.
