The Price is Right: The Barker Era on Pluto TV

[pricefan18]

They did indeed, and it aired the other day. Not surprisingly, it was lost.

Were all 4 ever even won? Would anyone know for sure?

[pricefan18]

They've probably aired the September 17th episode at least four times now and each time it's on I've missed the first half. Judging by Judith's big total at the end I'm guessing she won It's Optional but if she reacted in such a way to winning a truck I can imagine she'd be just as if not more excited over winning two cars. Also interesting that aside from November 23rd there's yet to be a DSW especially considering the season following already had at least three by that time.

Would they have struggled to get DSW's in the less than $100 era much, relative to the $250 or less? I'd wonder if even before they decided to up it if it was a problem, given just 1 in this batch of shows. But could be an anomaly given what you say about them having at least 3 at same point the following season.

[tpiradam]

Would they have struggled to get DSW's in the less than $100 era much, relative to the $250 or less? I'd wonder if even before they decided to up it if it was a problem, given just 1 in this batch of shows. But could be an anomaly given what you say about them having at least 3 at same point the following season.

The frequency of a DSW can vary. There can be instances such as Season 12, Season 34 or Season 39 having three within a month or there can be a large drought such as Seasons 25, 26, 45 and 47 or they can be spread out during a season such as Season 31 and 33. Frankly I'd think it would be slightly easier during the era that Pluto TV is currently airing considering the number of Splendido and Department Store Showcases and the multitudes of Ford Escorts and Mazda GLCs.

[pricefan18]

The frequency of a DSW can vary. There can be instances such as Season 12, Season 34 or Season 39 having three within a month or there can be a large drought such as Seasons 25, 26, 45 and 47 or they can be spread out during a season such as Season 31 and 33. Frankly I'd think it would be slightly easier during the era that Pluto TV is currently airing considering the number of Splendido and Department Store Showcases and the multitudes of Ford Escorts and Mazda GLCs.

I've noticed a LOT of repeating to that end in general. I almost have to laugh at how often I have heard the phrase "It's a Ceiling Fan Light!" in One-Bid Rounds, seems like they come up/came up all the time there back then.

[tpiradam]

I've noticed a LOT of repeating to that end in general. I almost have to laugh at how often I have heard the phrase "It's a Ceiling Fan Light!" in One-Bid Rounds, seems like they come up/came up all the time there back then.

It makes me miss some of the prizes from these episodes on some current shows. I personally would love a grandfather clock, ceiling fan or other odd things like that but then again I'm an old soul.

[name456]

I bought and installed a ceiling fan just the other day. Very useful prize, far better than designer shoes.

[urbanpreppie0004]

I have been tempted to start a blog of "really, really bad prizes the price is right used to offer"...because some of the prizes are just...wow.

For the record- I would totally rock some designer shoes and would love a ceiling fan (my apt has two). Not so much a grandfather clock.

[Bee17]

Watching these older episodes, Bob mentioned something called "The Bob Barker Fun & Games Show". Can anyone clue me in on what that's about?

[djsquare]

I bought and installed a ceiling fan just the other day. Very useful prize, far better than designer shoes.

You need a fan, you buy a fan. Women dream of $1000 shoes, but they don't buy them. They win them? They are happy.
But what about those trash compactors? 

[Spmahn]

Watching these older episodes, Bob mentioned something called "The Bob Barker Fun & Games Show". Can anyone clue me in on what that's about?

It was a live show that was more akin to Truth or Consequences than TPIR

[gamesurf]

Yes, it was a live show that travelled around the country. It wasn't ever televised AFAICT, but it was a semi-popular live attraction.

If you want to know more, this writeup is a nice quick recap of one of Bob's shows from 1978..

[supersaver87]

I have seen Password episodes where the word "oriental" is silenced out.

You have? Which ones? The only episode I'm aware of that got blatantly edited was the 8/26/85 episode of Super Password. The Ca$hword was "Minstrel", and Gautier gave the clue "blackface". Buzzr lopped out that entire Ca$hword, so it cut to commercial very awkwardly.

[thepriceis_J]

You have? Which ones? The only episode I'm aware of that got blatantly edited was the 8/26/85 episode of Super Password. The Ca$hword was "Minstrel", and Gautier gave the clue "blackface". Buzzr lopped out that entire Ca$hword, so it cut to commercial very awkwardly.

Well, there was I believe the self-censoring done by Password Plus or NBC before it went to air where the clue was, I think, "Mafia" and they blacked out the word and all the clues used to get it. It was a very awkward stretch. I can't recall any Buzzr edits besides this mentioned one.

Buzzr has also edited out references to "midget" (on some shows, but not others) as the word has been seen as derogatory, understandably. There is a brand of small car offered on Cullen Price that goes by the name of "King M-----" and each time it appears, Buzzr drops out the audio at its mention.

[supersaver87]

Well, there was I believe the self-censoring done by Password Plus or NBC before it went to air where the clue was, I think, "Mafia" and they blacked out the word and all the clues used to get it. It was a very awkward stretch.

You're right, that one was pretty awkward to watch. GSN aired that episode, Buzzr did not.

[tpcrotty2]

To answer the question as to whether the season tickets for all four LA sports teams was ever won, YES.

They are all won playing Danger Price in this episode from 1977: 

Also, they were all won playing Race Game at least once on April 9, 1982.  Does anyone have video of this or another time they were won (if there were any)?