No wonder the ratings are down...

[PriceFanArmadillo]

I'm not sure how it is in Central Time Zone Markets, but at least on the East coast, they run against each other.

It's that way in most of the Central as well.  This particular market appears to have moved The View back to lead-in to the noon news.

[jj09]

Well, the new tape dates are in, and there will be a season 38


http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_price_is_right/tickets/

I had the same thing happen a couple days ago, I mentioned to my neighbor how much I like TPIR. He was like "That's still on?"...and I explained Drew is hosting. He was like "Oh....?"

I guess the MDS slots haven't put Carey in the spotlight...even though they did have bang up ratings.

[Bgamer90]

I had the same thing happen a couple days ago, I mentioned to my neighbor how much I like TPIR. He was like "That's still on?"...and I explained Drew is hosting. He was like "Oh....?"

I guess the MDS slots haven't put Carey in the spotlight...even though they did have bang up ratings.

I guess the people think the MDS are just special versions of the show that air from time to time (which they are)  and that the daytime version is completely gone since Bob left.

[price_authority]

I don't watch The View. What kind of advertisers are buying it? I can't imagine it being Medicare supplements, mobility scooters, diabeetus supplies and other products of interest to the geriatric set that advertise on TPIR.

[tpirfan28]

You would be surprised...I've seen 'ol Wilford Brimley on CNBC during the day.

I'll get a copy of the View on Monday and see what is really advertised.

[Axl]

I don't watch The View. What kind of advertisers are buying it?

You don't have to have much imagination to figure out what is advertised on shows aimed specifically at women.  If you're still not sure, watch Lifetime for a few minutes.

[catdogwheel]

I did just want to point something out to you. That's fine that you guys think Drew does a lousy job and really needs to improve quickly, but you do have to remember and think too that no matter whether Drew, Dave Price, or whoever was picked, that the ratings were going to drop anyway. It seems silly though with all of the advertising and new Price merchandise available that people think the show went off of the air.

And speaking of Price I have to tell a funny story. One time my mom was at our church for some sort of lady luncheon. They wanted to do some sort of skit that mimicked many games shows from years past, one of them was The Price is Right. Anyways our family was talking with a friend and she had mentioned they incorporated it. Anyways I told her I love watching The Price is Right and she was surprised I knew what it was. This was around Season 27 or 28 and she had no clue it was still on!

[Nick]

Well, the new tape dates are in, and there will be a season 38

Maybe they've planned for one, but I really have doubts that CBS will actually order it if the ratings do not improve.

no matter whether Drew, Dave Price, or whoever was picked, that the ratings were going to drop anyway.

Perhaps a ratings drop was inevitable with Bob's retirement since there were people who refused to watch the show without Bob despite the fact that there had been four other hosts of the show at different times at that point, but there has certainly been no need for the ratings to tank as much as they have no matter who they picked to host.

[catdogwheel]

I agree with you Nick

[PriceForever]

The ratings did not HAVE to drop with Bob leaving.  If CBS did a little more homework they would have found the perfect host for the price is right.  There are instances in show business where a "irreplaceable" star has been replaced.  The James Bond movies are one example.

It's not easy, but CBS should have done more in looking for a host.  To hire Drew Carey, without an audition, was suicidal!

[Trivia Trap]

It may still be running, but it sure as heck isn't running strong.  It's not surprising me the number of people who think the show is off the air.  Many people assumed the show would not last without Bob as host.  Well, it's lasted, but at the rate it's going, it won't last much longer unless many changes are made, which primarily involves changing things back before unnecessary changes were made.

I tell you what. This is the first time I have rea d this thread since I wrote that and I think of one response. I am a LFaT. I will watch this show until the day it is finally laid to rest. Unless I am laid to rest first. It doesnt matter what anyone says, does or thinks. I am watching this show regardless. I may respond to threads, but I am as loyal as you can get to The Price is Right.

Thats not to say that I dont agree with a lot of the opinions on here.

[price_authority]

You don't have to have much imagination to figure out what is advertised on shows aimed specifically at women.

I'm asking what kind of advertisers are actually buying it, not for someone's imaginary concept.

[WarioBarker]

Perhaps a ratings drop was inevitable with Bob's retirement since there were people who refused to watch the show without Bob despite the fact that there had been four other hosts of the show at different times at that point, but there has certainly been no need for the ratings to tank as much as they have no matter who they picked to host.

Firstly, ask people "Who are the people that have hosted The Price is Right?" They'll look at you and go..."Hosts? Are you nuts? There's only been ONE - Bob Barker!" ...And then you smack them upside the head.

Fact is that people DON'T KNOW that Dennis James hosted the show because exactly ZERO of his episodes have been reran, Tom Kennedy is only A BIT better-known since his episodes have actually been reran, and Doug Davidson only hosted for sixteen weeks!

Bill Cullen (the original host) is not well-known because most of who ends up in the audience today grew up without him. (Yes, we have had a whole generation grow up without ever seeing Bill Cullen!)

My point is that, although people are happy to be on regardless of the host, the general public DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT PEOPLE OTHER THAN OLD MAN BOB!

...And THAT'S why I despise Bob Barker, as well as responding to your comment.

[SteveGavazzi]

...And THAT'S why I despise Bob Barker, as well as responding to your comment.

Despise him or not, he made the show a success.  More than anyone else, Bob is the host who deserves to be remembered when people think of Price.

[Axl]

I'm asking what kind of advertisers are actually buying it, not for someone's imaginary concept.

I wasn't speaking in an imaginary sense.  I was pointing out that the answer to your question should be obvious.  But since it apparently isn't...

List of View sponsors

Took me fifteen seconds to find on Google.  Food, personal care items, department stores, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning products.