So. I got bored after work today and those who know me know I have access to a newspaper archive or two. I figured I'd do some searching out of curiosity. Learned a few things I didn't know about, like, did we know Bob & Dorothy Jo had an advertising agency in 1954? I certainly had never heard that one. Without further ado, here's the first set, comment if you wish. I found them interesting.
Starting in 1943, Bob graduates the Western Military Academy in St. Louis, where he was salutatorian. If you're wondering, I checked, that address is now a condominium complex. (St. Louis Globe-Democrat, June 2, 1943).
Moving to January 14, 1945, it was announced that Bob & Dorothy Jo had been married in a surprise ceremony on January 12. (Springfield Leader and Press, January 14, 1945).
A picture of the happy couple on their wedding day (January 12). This one appeared in a paper 9 days later. (The Springfield News-Leader, January 21, 1945).
By 1953, Bob and Dorothy Jo were in Hollywood and Bob was doing his radio show. On this day, Bob and Dorothy Jo were signing a declaration that the December 4, 1953 show would be Garden Center Day. (Valley Times of North Hollywood, November 27, 1953)
I mentioned this in the intro, but apparently Bob & Dorothy Jo had started an advertising agency in 1954. This legalese is basically the declaration of notary for the creation of the firm. (Los Angeles Citizen Evening News, June 23, 1954)
In case you ever thought giving away kitchen appliances was something Bob only did on television, he did it on radio too. (Ventura County Star, April 4, 1955)
People made typos in 1956 too. Unfortunately, this one managed it twice, referring to Bob "Baker" hosting
Truth or Consequences. (The Los Angeles Times, December 27, 1956)
Bob Barker talking about hosting
Truth or Consequences. Interesting note, he made $40,000 a year in 1957 for hosting it. That's about $416,000 a year now. (Springfield Leader and Press, February 3, 1957)
Bob and Dorothy Jo are presented an award by Southern California Edison (who was sponsoring his radio show) for winning an advertising contest. (Pomona Progress Bulletin, June 19, 1958)