The Price is Right for Drew Carey - Page 2

RAM BAM · 09-01-2007, 04:27 PM

I think he will probably add a bit of his improv on this show, but
he will probably have to tone it down. Nothing like Hollywood
Squares with all the b-pool egos running afoot and taking forever
to answer a friggin question (sorry I know I'm a bit off topic - sorry!)

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-13-2007, 03:42 AM

NECRO POST ALERT!!!!

Deal with it.

Drew's first episode is this coming Monday (the 15th).

I've seen a few preview videos floating around of Drew's premiere performance, and I'm really in love with the attitude he's brought to the show. He's got that everyman quality Bob had, and it really makes his performance shine. He treats each contestant like he's known them forever (which is why Bob was so beloved), but he does it with a modern feel. He's not old-school, and has a different style which obviously makes the show different, but its fitting. His characteristics seem to match the show, and bring the same life and playfulness to the show like Bob--just in a different--but equally endearing way. It also helps that he really looks to be having the time of his life doing the show, cheering for contestants and just gleaming after the crazy warm welcome they give him.

For the purists (such as myself), nothing has really changed. The show runs exactly as before, but the refurbished (not overhauled, thank God) set gives the show a face lift whist preserving the classic vibe. The theme song and "Come on Down" music were apparently re-recorded, but they just sound like remasters. Its close enough not to bother longtime fans. The games haven't changed a single bit either. Take a look at the new set.

To sum it up, they won me over, and I was the most skeptical person here. It looks like the Price is Right will indeed live beyond Bob Barker's amazing legacy.

*Katie* · 10-13-2007, 07:50 AM

Little Trivia, I heard an interview with Drew carey and he said that he will continue to sign off the show with: "Remember to help control the pet population...have your pet spayed or neutered." as Bob always did.

Also, Bob Barker started on the Price is Right when he was 49......the same as Drew.

The Price is Right theme music will be in Stereo for the first time EVER this season. they hired a new band to record the old song to get the old sound just right for the modern world

(I'm told you can't tell much of a difference from the old mono song)

And Finally, Drew Carey is going to be married for the first time. He proposed to his girlfriend not too long ago. First marriage for both. I'd say this guy is on top of the world

*Raph's Girl* · 10-13-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

They've gone plaid!

*Buslady* · 10-13-2007, 11:18 AM

Until I see Drew in action I'm skeptical. I grew up watching Bob, he started there just a little bit before I was born, he's all I know. I can't imagine someone else in his place. That said, I hope he enjoys retirement, he deserves it.
The set looks good, nice & bright like a fun game show should be.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 10-15-2007, 11:31 AM

Saw the premiere. Drew kicked ass, show kicked ass, everything kicked ass. I have to say, I'm happy with the way it turned out, and it looks like I'll be watching for many years to come.

And for the first time in forever.....no life alert commercial. There apparently is a God.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-15-2007, 03:10 PM

I won't be able to watch 'til Friday when my local station plays the show at 10:00 AM Central time. Still, I can't wait to see Drew in action. He's always been awesome to me, though I will miss Bob.

*Raph's Girl* · 10-15-2007, 03:14 PM

I liked it. I noticed that Drew's thing for cars is asking the person if they drove there.

"Did you drive here?" "uhh...yea..." "Well then you can drive back in your new car!"

He was definatly enjoying himself, laughing at the wakkyness. Also noticed that he had a wireless microphone. So it's like for 35 years Bob kept on tripping on the wires....new guy shows up....wireless!

*iris* · 10-15-2007, 03:41 PM

I happened to catch the beginning of this. Show looks good, Drew did well. He looked a little startled half the time (dealing with the public throws you a heck of a lot of wild cards)... but he's new after all. Eventually he'll lose the deer-in-headlights look.

*KROW* · 10-15-2007, 10:17 PM

Damn, I missed it. I'm glad that it's been received well so far, though. I'll have to try to check Drew's presentation for myself soon. I'd love to see it.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-16-2007, 03:01 PM

Me too. From what people have said, he seems to be doing well. I just hope he can balance hosting this show and The Power of 10.

*Raph's Girl* · 10-16-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Me too. From what people have said, he seems to be doing well. I just hope he can balance hosting this show and The Power of 10.

The Power of 10 was a limited series. It's over now so he can just focus on Price Is Right.

*KROW* · 10-16-2007, 08:13 PM

I watched it this morning, after Martha Stewart's boring as hell show (where she had the awesome Joe Pantoliano as a guest, whom she didn't care to listen to -- b*tch), and Drew did a pretty good job. He had the long mic, though, not a wireless one.

**Jester** · 10-16-2007, 09:26 PM

Yep, I think it'll work. I had my doubts, but Drew works...though there were times when he seemed to no0t know what to say.

*BubblyShell22* · 10-17-2007, 09:52 AM

Oh, I see. Drew isn't doing Power of 10 anymore. I thought I heard he's doing both shows, but if he just wants to do TPIR, that's cool.

10-13-2007, 03:42 AM	#22
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	NECRO POST ALERT!!!! Deal with it. Drew's first episode is this coming Monday (the 15th). I've seen a few preview videos floating around of Drew's premiere performance, and I'm really in love with the attitude he's brought to the show. He's got that everyman quality Bob had, and it really makes his performance shine. He treats each contestant like he's known them forever (which is why Bob was so beloved), but he does it with a modern feel. He's not old-school, and has a different style which obviously makes the show different, but its fitting. His characteristics seem to match the show, and bring the same life and playfulness to the show like Bob--just in a different--but equally endearing way. It also helps that he really looks to be having the time of his life doing the show, cheering for contestants and just gleaming after the crazy warm welcome they give him. For the purists (such as myself), nothing has really changed. The show runs exactly as before, but the refurbished (not overhauled, thank God) set gives the show a face lift whist preserving the classic vibe. The theme song and "Come on Down" music were apparently re-recorded, but they just sound like remasters. Its close enough not to bother longtime fans. The games haven't changed a single bit either. Take a look at the new set. To sum it up, they won me over, and I was the most skeptical person here. It looks like the Price is Right will indeed live beyond Bob Barker's amazing legacy. __________________

10-13-2007, 07:50 AM	#23
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Little Trivia, I heard an interview with Drew carey and he said that he will continue to sign off the show with: "Remember to help control the pet population...have your pet spayed or neutered." as Bob always did. Also, Bob Barker started on the Price is Right when he was 49......the same as Drew. The Price is Right theme music will be in Stereo for the first time EVER this season. they hired a new band to record the old song to get the old sound just right for the modern world (I'm told you can't tell much of a difference from the old mono song) And Finally, Drew Carey is going to be married for the first time. He proposed to his girlfriend not too long ago. First marriage for both. I'd say this guy is on top of the world __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

10-13-2007, 11:18 AM	#25
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	Until I see Drew in action I'm skeptical. I grew up watching Bob, he started there just a little bit before I was born, he's all I know. I can't imagine someone else in his place. That said, I hope he enjoys retirement, he deserves it. The set looks good, nice & bright like a fun game show should be. __________________

10-15-2007, 11:31 AM	#26
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Saw the premiere. Drew kicked ass, show kicked ass, everything kicked ass. I have to say, I'm happy with the way it turned out, and it looks like I'll be watching for many years to come. And for the first time in forever.....no life alert commercial. There apparently is a God. __________________

10-15-2007, 03:14 PM	#28
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	I liked it. I noticed that Drew's thing for cars is asking the person if they drove there. "Did you drive here?" "uhh...yea..." "Well then you can drive back in your new car!" He was definatly enjoying himself, laughing at the wakkyness. Also noticed that he had a wireless microphone. So it's like for 35 years Bob kept on tripping on the wires....new guy shows up....wireless! __________________

09-01-2007, 04:27 PM	#21
RAM BAM Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Will O' The Wisp Posts: 472	I think he will probably add a bit of his improv on this show, but he will probably have to tone it down. Nothing like Hollywood Squares with all the b-pool egos running afoot and taking forever to answer a friggin question (sorry I know I'm a bit off topic - sorry!)

10-15-2007, 03:10 PM	#27
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I won't be able to watch 'til Friday when my local station plays the show at 10:00 AM Central time. Still, I can't wait to see Drew in action. He's always been awesome to me, though I will miss Bob.

10-15-2007, 03:41 PM	#29
iris moddy mod mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: finally escaped the lab Posts: 1,886	I happened to catch the beginning of this. Show looks good, Drew did well. He looked a little startled half the time (dealing with the public throws you a heck of a lot of wild cards)... but he's new after all. Eventually he'll lose the deer-in-headlights look. __________________ Appeal to nobler motives. Like pie. [ life is at best bitter sweet ]

10-15-2007, 10:17 PM	#30
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Damn, I missed it. I'm glad that it's been received well so far, though. I'll have to try to check Drew's presentation for myself soon. I'd love to see it. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

10-16-2007, 03:01 PM	#31
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Me too. From what people have said, he seems to be doing well. I just hope he can balance hosting this show and The Power of 10.

10-16-2007, 08:13 PM	#33
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	I watched it this morning, after Martha Stewart's boring as hell show (where she had the awesome Joe Pantoliano as a guest, whom she didn't care to listen to -- btch), and Drew did a pretty good job. He had the long mic, though, not a wireless one. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

10-16-2007, 09:26 PM	#34
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Yep, I think it'll work. I had my doubts, but Drew works...though there were times when he seemed to no0t know what to say. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-17-2007, 09:52 AM	#35
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Oh, I see. Drew isn't doing Power of 10 anymore. I thought I heard he's doing both shows, but if he just wants to do TPIR, that's cool.