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Longtime host of 'The Price is Right' Bob Barker and his life in photos

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The longtime host of "The Price is Right," Bob Barker, has died at age 99. Here, Bob Barker is inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters hall of fame at the Las Vegas Hilton on Monday, April 14, 2008 in Las Vegas.
The longtime host of "The Price is Right," Bob Barker, has died at age 99. Here, Bob Barker is inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters hall of fame at the Las Vegas Hilton on Monday, April 14, 2008 in Las Vegas.
Isaac Brekken, Associated Press
Bob Barker was born Dec. 12, 1923. He spent nearly 18 years as the host of "Truth or Consequences," and was on the money with "The Price is Right" starting in 1972. He joked with contestants who "came on down" to show off their knowledge of the cost of everything from groceries to cars for 35 years. Barker has 19 Daytime Emmy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.
Bob Barker was born Dec. 12, 1923. He spent nearly 18 years as the host of "Truth or Consequences," and was on the money with "The Price is Right" starting in 1972. He joked with contestants who "came on down" to show off their knowledge of the cost of everything from groceries to cars for 35 years. Barker has 19 Daytime Emmy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.
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Barker, in his Navy pilot uniform, with wife Dorothy Jo in a photo taken two days after the couple were married on Jan. 12, 1945. This photo is from Barker's personal archives. Dorothy Jo died in 1981.
Barker, in his Navy pilot uniform, with wife Dorothy Jo in a photo taken two days after the couple were married on Jan. 12, 1945. This photo is from Barker's personal archives. Dorothy Jo died in 1981.
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Barker's first game-show gig was as host of NBC's "Truth or Consequences" from Dec. 31, 1956, until 1974.
Barker's first game-show gig was as host of NBC's "Truth or Consequences" from Dec. 31, 1956, until 1974.
PHOTOFEST
During his time hosting "Truth or Consequences," Barker traditionally ended each episode with: "Hoping all your consequences are happy ones."
During his time hosting "Truth or Consequences," Barker traditionally ended each episode with: "Hoping all your consequences are happy ones."
PHOTOFEST
Georgina Rizk, from Beirut, is named Miss Universe by pageant host Bob Barker at the Miami Beach Auditorium on July 24, 1971.
Georgina Rizk, from Beirut, is named Miss Universe by pageant host Bob Barker at the Miami Beach Auditorium on July 24, 1971.
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In 1985, Barker congratulates new Miss Universe Deborah Carthy-Deu of San Juan, Puerto Rico, as she is crowned by Yvonne Ryding of Sweden. The longtime animal rights activist hosted the pageant for 21 years, quitting when organizers insisted on giving away a fur coat on the show.
In 1985, Barker congratulates new Miss Universe Deborah Carthy-Deu of San Juan, Puerto Rico, as she is crowned by Yvonne Ryding of Sweden. The longtime animal rights activist hosted the pageant for 21 years, quitting when organizers insisted on giving away a fur coat on the show.
Raul De Molina, AP
Barker on the set of "The Price is Right" in Los Angeles on July 25, 1985. Two years later, in October 1987, Barker did what few other emcees did then: He renounced hair dye and began wearing his hair its natural gray.
Barker on the set of "The Price is Right" in Los Angeles on July 25, 1985. Two years later, in October 1987, Barker did what few other emcees did then: He renounced hair dye and began wearing his hair its natural gray.
Lennox McLendon, AP
Janice Pennington was one of the original "Barker's Beauties" models on "The Price Is Right," appearing on the show for 29 years.
Janice Pennington was one of the original "Barker's Beauties" models on "The Price Is Right," appearing on the show for 29 years.
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In the 1996 film "Happy Gilmore," Barker is partnered in a celebrity pro-am tournament with Adam Sandler's hockey playing golfer. After a heckler throws off Gilmore's game, he and Barker get into a fistfight that won an MTV Movie Award for best fight sequence.
In the 1996 film "Happy Gilmore," Barker is partnered in a celebrity pro-am tournament with Adam Sandler's hockey playing golfer. After a heckler throws off Gilmore's game, he and Barker get into a fistfight that won an MTV Movie Award for best fight sequence.
UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS
Contestants vie for prizes at the game show's 5,000th taping, March 11, 1998. After 26 years of taping Barker's show on the same sound stage, CBS re-dedicated the location as the Bob Barker Studio.
Contestants vie for prizes at the game show's 5,000th taping, March 11, 1998. After 26 years of taping Barker's show on the same sound stage, CBS re-dedicated the location as the Bob Barker Studio.
Rene Macura, AP
University of Kansas student Crystal Hudson is one of many students bypassing spring break in Cancun and Panama City Beach to come on down, over and up to L.A. for a shot at appearing on "The Price Is Right" with Barker. Hudson won prizes worth over $35,000 on March 20, 2001.
University of Kansas student Crystal Hudson is one of many students bypassing spring break in Cancun and Panama City Beach to come on down, over and up to L.A. for a shot at appearing on "The Price Is Right" with Barker. Hudson won prizes worth over $35,000 on March 20, 2001.
ROBERT HANASHIRO, USA TODAY
In 2003, contestants could vie for a $1 million spin on the Big Wheel for the first time in the show's 31-year history on "The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular."
In 2003, contestants could vie for a $1 million spin on the Big Wheel for the first time in the show's 31-year history on "The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular."
TONY ESPARZA, CBS
Barker celebrates the 6,000th episode of television's longest-running game show in February 2006.
Barker celebrates the 6,000th episode of television's longest-running game show in February 2006.
Cliff Lipson, CBS
Bob Barker accepts the award for outstanding game show host from Ellen DeGeneres at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on June 15, 2007.
Bob Barker accepts the award for outstanding game show host from Ellen DeGeneres at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on June 15, 2007.
Kevork Djansezian, AP
Barker's announcement he's saying good-bye to the show seems to meet his dog Jesse's approval.
Barker's announcement he's saying good-bye to the show seems to meet his dog Jesse's approval.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A special prime-time "Tribute Special" episodes of the game show in April 2007 paid tribute to Barkers extraordinary career and coming retirement.
A special prime-time "Tribute Special" episodes of the game show in April 2007 paid tribute to Barkers extraordinary career and coming retirement.
Kevork Djansezian, AP
After taping his final episode of "The Price Is Right" in Los Angeles on June 6, 2007, the legendary game show gets emotional. Barker started hosting the show in 1972.
After taping his final episode of "The Price Is Right" in Los Angeles on June 6, 2007, the legendary game show gets emotional. Barker started hosting the show in 1972.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
Barker answers questions from LA fans at a book signing of his memoir "Priceless Memories" on April 15, 2009.
Barker answers questions from LA fans at a book signing of his memoir "Priceless Memories" on April 15, 2009.
Matt Sayles, AP
Beverly Young, wife of U.S. Rep. Bill Young of Florida, speaks with Barker about her family's experience at a Cherokee, N.C., bear attraction during a PETA news conference held July 29, 2009, to draw attention to the treatment of captive bears in small enclosures at the facility.
Beverly Young, wife of U.S. Rep. Bill Young of Florida, speaks with Barker about her family's experience at a Cherokee, N.C., bear attraction during a PETA news conference held July 29, 2009, to draw attention to the treatment of captive bears in small enclosures at the facility.
Bill Sanders, AP
Barker meets Lucy the elephant at the River Valley Zoo in Edmonton, Canada, on Sept. 17, 2009. Barker campaigned for Lucy to be transferred to an elephant reserve in California.
Barker meets Lucy the elephant at the River Valley Zoo in Edmonton, Canada, on Sept. 17, 2009. Barker campaigned for Lucy to be transferred to an elephant reserve in California.
Ian Jackson, AP
PETA honored Vegetarian Icons, including Barker and actress Pamela Anderson, with a limited-edition set of PhotoStamps in 2011.
PETA honored Vegetarian Icons, including Barker and actress Pamela Anderson, with a limited-edition set of PhotoStamps in 2011.
Michael Buckner, Getty Images
Barker holds 8-year-old Mr. Rabbit at their Los Angeles home on Dec. 13, 2011.
Barker holds 8-year-old Mr. Rabbit at their Los Angeles home on Dec. 13, 2011.
Damian Dovarganes, AP
Barker calls his show's famous "come on down" into a walkie-talkie, signaling handlers at Chimp Haven in Keithville, La., to release five chimps into their new habitat on May 3, 2012. The habitat, which houses chimpanzees that have been used in medical research, show business or that need homes from other situations, was made possible by a donation from Barker's DJ&T Foundation, named for his wife, Dorothy Jo and his mother, Tilly.
Barker calls his show's famous "come on down" into a walkie-talkie, signaling handlers at Chimp Haven in Keithville, La., to release five chimps into their new habitat on May 3, 2012. The habitat, which houses chimpanzees that have been used in medical research, show business or that need homes from other situations, was made possible by a donation from Barker's DJ&T Foundation, named for his wife, Dorothy Jo and his mother, Tilly.
Douglas Collier, AP
Bob Barker attends The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce & The Hollywood Sign Trust's 90th Celebration of the Hollywood Sign on Sept. 19, 2013.
Bob Barker attends The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce & The Hollywood Sign Trust's 90th Celebration of the Hollywood Sign on Sept. 19, 2013.
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Drew Carey joined Barker on "The Price is Right" set on Nov. 5, 2013, for a celebration of Barker's 90th birthday.
Drew Carey joined Barker on "The Price is Right" set on Nov. 5, 2013, for a celebration of Barker's 90th birthday.
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