Matt White
04-13-2007, 02:14 PM
http://news.aol.com/entertainment/tv/articles/_a/price-host-list-is-narrowing/20070405084909990001
Hmmm...tough choice...
'Price' Host List Is Narrowing
By Nellie Andreeva and Kimberly Nordyke
Reuters
LOS ANGELES (April 5) - The field of candidates to succeed Bob Barker as host of CBS' venerable game show "The Price Is Right" might be narrowing.
Sources indicated that Mark Steines, George Hamilton and Mario Lopez have emerged as top contenders, with Steines, co-host of "Entertainment Tonight," getting the strongest buzz at the moment. Tapes of "Price" auditions have been sent out and are being shown to test audiences around the country, sources said. The list also includes Todd Newton, John O'Hurley and former "Beauty and the Geek" host Mike Richards.
Representatives for CBS declined comment, as did FremantleMedia North America, which produces the long-running show. Barker said in October that he will retire in May after 35 years as host of the show. It now appears that he will tape his last show in June. The network is planning to give him a sendoff that includes a primetime special celebrating the TV veteran's career to air May 17.
Who is the best choice to replace Barker?
John O'Hurley 32%
Mario Lopez 25%
George Hamilton 19%
Mark Steines 12%
Rosie O'Donnell 5%
Todd Newton 3%
Mike Richards 2%
Total Votes: 7,647
Note on Poll Results
Who is the worst choice to replace Barker?
Rosie O'Donnell 86%
George Hamilton 4%
Mario Lopez 3%
John O'Hurley 2%
Mike Richards 2%
Todd Newton 2%
Mark Steines 1%
Total Votes: 7,930
Hmmm...tough choice...
'Price' Host List Is Narrowing
By Nellie Andreeva and Kimberly Nordyke
Reuters
LOS ANGELES (April 5) - The field of candidates to succeed Bob Barker as host of CBS' venerable game show "The Price Is Right" might be narrowing.
Sources indicated that Mark Steines, George Hamilton and Mario Lopez have emerged as top contenders, with Steines, co-host of "Entertainment Tonight," getting the strongest buzz at the moment. Tapes of "Price" auditions have been sent out and are being shown to test audiences around the country, sources said. The list also includes Todd Newton, John O'Hurley and former "Beauty and the Geek" host Mike Richards.
Representatives for CBS declined comment, as did FremantleMedia North America, which produces the long-running show. Barker said in October that he will retire in May after 35 years as host of the show. It now appears that he will tape his last show in June. The network is planning to give him a sendoff that includes a primetime special celebrating the TV veteran's career to air May 17.
Who is the best choice to replace Barker?
John O'Hurley 32%
Mario Lopez 25%
George Hamilton 19%
Mark Steines 12%
Rosie O'Donnell 5%
Todd Newton 3%
Mike Richards 2%
Total Votes: 7,647
Note on Poll Results
Who is the worst choice to replace Barker?
Rosie O'Donnell 86%
George Hamilton 4%
Mario Lopez 3%
John O'Hurley 2%
Mike Richards 2%
Todd Newton 2%
Mark Steines 1%
Total Votes: 7,930