It looks like the long search for the new host of The Price Is Right is down to two: Sarah Silverman and David Hasselhoff.
Just kidding! The New York Post is reporting that producers have narrowed it down to two contestants: Mark Steines and Todd Newton. Steines is a host on Entertainment Tonight (he'll keep the job if he gets the PIR gig), and Newton has hosted several game shows, including a PIR show in Las Vegas. The pay for the job is reportedly near $3 million a year. Nice.
Hmmm...I'm not sure about this. But I guess they're both competent hosts. It looks like producers are going for the safer choices (male, slightly older, experienced) than going with someone like Mario Lopez or Ian Ziering.
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7-12-2007 @ 2:08PM
const said...
or better than that heinous person, rosie odonnell
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7-12-2007 @ 2:12PM
smashthesymbols said...
If it absolutely must be one of those two my choice is Todd Newton, but I still think there's better options out there.
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7-12-2007 @ 2:13PM
TVGenius said...
Marc. Summers. Last time I'm gonna say it.
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7-12-2007 @ 2:28PM
lucyfan62 said...
Please NOT Todd Newton! He's so annoying!!! My vote is for Mark Steines - and he's easy on the eyes!
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7-12-2007 @ 2:34PM
Tristan said...
Well both of these people are better than Rosie :) Regardless, I will miss Bob but it will be amazing when he comes around for special guest appearances (sorta like when Raven visits Corey in the House on Disney). But regardless both are good, My schedule for this next semester will let me be able to watch Price Is Right three times a week.
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7-12-2007 @ 3:13PM
David said...
I agree that Marc Summers should be the new host.
And anyone but Rosie, but these two... ehh....
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7-12-2007 @ 2:50PM
Former TPiR Viewer said...
The need a silver fox for the show! Not some young guy. Niether one for me! I think George Hamilton would be the best. But since they're going with generic guys, no thanks. It's been nice knowing you TPiR!
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7-17-2007 @ 8:23PM
brian said...
Todd Newton all the way. I saw him host the live stage show in Vegas, and he was outstanding.
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7-13-2007 @ 6:37AM
Mike said...
It looks like producers are going for the safer choices (male, slightly older, experienced) than going with someone like Mario Lopez or Ian Ziering?
Todd Newton is six years younger than Ian Ziering.
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7-13-2007 @ 10:13AM
Guido said...
The obvious want a no-name so the "show" is the attraction, not the host. Bob Barker became famous because the show..
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7-20-2007 @ 3:51PM
Gary Nielsen said...
Ken Jennings of Jepardy fame would be a great selection. He is young, articulate and has plenty of knowledge.
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7-21-2007 @ 12:58PM
sun said...
Please not Drew Carey! I heard that J Eddie Peck was
up for TPIR? I've been watching him on Kyle XY. I know he hosted Miss Usa and Teen a few years back. Great Voice, looks, charm! class act, like Bob.
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9-24-2007 @ 8:34AM
Mary Boyle said...
If Drew Carey is the new host, you will lose me a faithful watcher for 10 years.
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