by Danelle Karth

Created on: February 15, 2008

There is no denying that Bob Barker changed many lives. He touched many, and he was one that many of us grew up watching (whenever we were home sick from school). The day he left the Price is Right is one that many will remember. Some rejoiced with him and his decision to do something different after a long and very good run. Others where just sad that he left.

Drew Carey was announced as the new host. I was okay with that. After all Drew has done an amazing job with "Who's Line is it Anyway?" and the new game show "The Power of Ten". While a huge change from Bob, he has brought something special to "The Power of Ten" and proven that he can indeed be a game show host.

However, in the first few weeks of Drew hosting "The Price is Right" he proved that he wasn't the man for the job. Watching him was almost painful. He was stiff and instead of injecting his personality into the game, he tried to imitate Bob (right down to "have your pet spayed or neutered"). The show was awful. He wasn't excited, and after all people winning money, cars, and other beautiful prizes should indeed be exciting. He wasn't funny or friendly. It was just an awful show.

After a couple of months, I checked back to see if he was doing any better. He wasn't. He still wasn't himself, still wasn't really friendly with the audience and the people brought up to the stage. He wasn't excited or exciting. He was more comfortable hugging the guys on "Who's Line is it Anyway?"!

This may come down to Drew Carey isn't the man or it may come down to, no one is the man (or woman). After all, Bob Barker's shoes were very impressive ones to try and fill. He had a way with the show that really made "The Price is Right". He had a way with the people and really seemed to care. He seemed to care, and to enjoy getting his hugs and such. People loved him, were devoted to him, and "The Price is Right". It may be, that whoever goes in and tries to take the show over will be nothing more then a huge disappointment. But, no matter which way you look at it, Drew Carey is definitely not the man for the job.

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