How did Drew Carey do as host of "The Price Is Right?"

I've given up watching the Price is Right because of Drew. I liked him on the Drew Carey show, but he is a terrible host for Price is Right. There is no emotion. I got tired of watching a stiff person with a monotone voice. PLEASE get someone new with more enthusiasm.

Everytime I watch The Price is Right now that Drew is the host, I have to mute the tv...he is sooo annoying I can't stand it...When I heard they were looking for a new host since Bob left, I hoped it would be Howie Mandell...I love him on Deal or No Deal...I think he would have made the best host...

The first one I heard mentioned for the job was, Tom Bergeron.[Dancing with the Stars]-[Hollywood squares] Outside of the fact that he has more work than he can handle, would be perfact replacment for Bob.I was cheering for him.

Okay, let's face it: some of use like Drew and others just don't. I, for one, do like him as the host of The Price Is Right! Of course, most, if not all of us, grew up with Bob Barker hosting and he made it as a legend on that show and I fully agree that no one could ever replace him in the sense that no one is and exact duplicate of Bob. Drew Carey is his own person and thus will bring his own views to the show. Therefore, he will never be anything like Bob Barker. And let's face it, when a new and younger person takes over an area like how Drew did with Price, it's going to take time for change. Sure, Drew was awkward at first ( who wouldn't be? ) but, I think after a bit he found his niche and turned out to be a great host. Another comparison people are making here is The Price Is Right! to the Drew Carey Show. Here's just one little snip: both shows are two completely genres of entertainment. Price is a game show and The Drew Carey Show was a sitcom. Both shows called for different aspects of show business: Price requires a down to earth and quirky host while The Carey Show was all acting. Those comparisons are an unjust analogy. I think Drew is a fresh new face that was nedded. He hugs the contestants, chats, cracks a joke or two, whatever. Bob was very stoic and marble-like in the sense he didn't seem to like that people would practically tackle him if they just won a new car or something. That is just my opinion, anyway.

As I am reading the negative comments that is written by moaners and habitual complainers who unfortunately are a small part of an audiance and appearently have nothing better to do,I am reminded of what Vanderbilt, the magnate said that "the public be damned." People with a low level of cerebral function will usually accept the theatrics of phony people like Bob or others but not a straight shooter like Drew. I enjoyed watching Drew for that reason because he is his own person, and I respect that. It is a quality that people should cultivate rather than criticize. Unfortunately, the executive of CBS don't seem to have the backbone to backup Drew. I am disappointed at CBS for not having the character to stand up for Drew but instead acting like sponges soaking up the negative feedback and giving it importance.

You ask, who would be better then Drew Carey. Well I think Joey Fatione would be great.

Ok. i am watching the show right now, he is doing an ok job, but Bob Barker was better..,
He just anounced that he is leaving after one season, does anyone know why???

Drew Carey is doing a great job at hosting The Price is Right! If you got a problem with him hosting, go talk to FremantleMedia. THEY are somewhat responsible for forcing Bob Barker to retire.

Many people in here have complaints about Drew Carey being the host of the Price is Right. One thing I have failed to see is suggestions of someone that people think could do better. If you are going to complain and moan then at least offer suggestions of someone that might do a better job.

I would have watched the Price is Right even after Bob left (with much sadness), but for the love of humanity, Drew Cary is sinking the show! How can anyone in their right mind keep him as the host. He doesn't even act like he wants to be there. And his monotone voice just kills me. No excitement, no fun, nothing worth watching. To sum it up...boring, boring, boring.

CBS, I'll start watching it again when someone with a little enthusiasm takes the helm.

Let me first say, I liked the Drew Carey Comedy Show, but he is not the right choice for The Price is Right. As others have said,

He mumbles.

The "do you wanna say hi to anyone" phrase is said without any emotion. It is annoying.

Just his overall lack of enthusiasm, makes me wonder how he landed this job.

He lacks the charisma that Bob Barker and John O'Hurley have.

He just doesn't seem to get excited about anything about the show.

When I heard that CBS was talking with John O'Hurley, I thought that he would take the show and run with it. As others have mentioned, John O'Hurley has many of the same qualities that Bob Barker has, and would have grown the show's icon status. But as it stands now, it is slowly dying a slow death. Which is very sad.

So CBS, please take action to save The Price is Right. John O'Hurley is the host for the show. He made a great impression with many viewers on Dancing With The Stars.

Don't let The Price is Right go the way of the CBS Nightly News. Let's save it.

he is HORRIBLE!!!

he talks toooo fast and just mumble jumbles words in his mouth..hes not very pleasing to the eyes either

eventhough hes hosted so many shows, he still seems nervous and keeps playing w/ his coat pocket

i HAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEE the way he says "wanna say hi to anyone"...its so damn irritating! i mean come on

i love this show but drew is making me hate it!

get MARIO LOPEZ or someone else to host asap!

www.americahatesdrew.com

What in the name of The Price is Right is wrong with Drew Carey? He's doing a fabulous job as I can see, as long as he doesn't tell innappropriate jokes on camera, I'm fine with Drew! Bob Barker or no Bob Barker, The Price is Right is still running greatly, AND THERE WILL BE A 37TH YEAR AND A 7000TH EPISODE!

Drew Carry shows absolutely no emotion or affect. He seems bored to death, and his comments frequently seem to be mocking the show and/or contestants. With that said, Bob Barker was such an iconic part of TPIR for so long, I think it will be difficult for the show to move on past him, even with a charismatic host. And don't forget the late Rod Roddy, I miss the good old days of TPIR!

Drew Carey needs to be replaced on The Price Is Right; he shows no emotion in anything he says and he seems totally bored with the whole show. Please find someone that has a personality suited for hosting a game show!!!

Oh My!

Have watched this show for the last 30 years, It has lost its zest and excitement. Hosting this show is not Drews thing.

drew really do suck! he makes the show sound and look boring. please stop asking the constants if they wanna say hi to anyone at the wheel.. its killing the show!! and please stop giggling all the time.. its annoying! time for a new host.. drew sucks!

drew sucks!! he makes the show sound and look so boring! and STOP asking the constants if they wanna say hi to anyone... it's killing me! FIRE DREW NOW!!!!

I believe that the Price Is Right is rigged now that Drew Carey is the host. I have watched TPIR all my life, and have never seen the streak of 'luck' that the contestants have recently had. First of all, Drew Carey sucks..he's jittery with his hands fiddling with his pockets all the time, and every episode is like his first. Bob is the best. But even putting that aside, it doesn't add up. I can actually watch an episode and predict who will spin the $1.00 on the wheel. Almost everyday someone does! It's just ridiculous!

I would love to see the statistics of how often people spin $1 on the wheel, play plinko, get the number exactly right in contestants row, and get both showcases, compared to when Bob was the host. I guarentee there is a significant difference! That would make a great headline story, huh?!?! The Price Is Right is all wrong!

Drew is a likable guy but, I just can't adjust to viewing TPIR without Bob Barker; never will. I hate, hate, hate what was done to the TPIR set, (AWFUL); the theme song was re-mixed and it sounds way too tinkly; the come on down cue was re-mixed and sounds strange. Couldn't CBS refresh the original TPIR set instead of constructing a completely new one? And what has happened to the quality of the contestants that are being selected now days? So many over weight people out in the audience, and so many grungy looking people selected as contestants ( ripped jeans, tatty sweatshirts, ugly shorts, sandals, ski caps, mangy hair on guys......) Boy, watching older episodes of TPIR you'll see nicely dressed people who didn't act as though they were on speed when they won something. Today it's all of this lame touchy feely crap (smacking hands with other contestants), gyrating on stage, goofy motions with fingers, hands, the emotions, etc. Just seems so crude. The contestants were much more refined in the much older episodes. Shows you where society has gone! HA! Oh, if only I had a well stocked library of vintage TPIR's on tape or DVD. Would love to see some of those nighttime versions with Dennis James. He was great host, a classy guy. Rest in preace Dennis.

I mean, yeah, he's no Bob Barker, and he never will be. But you have to realize that there is NO proper replacement for Barker. It's like when they revived game shows like Family Feud, Match Game, and Press Your Luck (one of my all-time faves). There won't be another Richard Dawson, or Gene Rayburn, or Peter Tomarken...just like there will never be another Bob Barker.

I, personally, have been a fan of Drew Carey's work since the debut of his sitcom in the 1990's, and especially his hosting job on Whose Line Is It Anyway...I think he was okay hosting TPIR. Give him some time, and he'll grow into the role. It's not like Bob Barker was born to be the host of The Price Is Right...or was he??? :p

-=Brian=-

If you think Drew Carey is horrible you should check out www.americahatesdrew.com its a site complaining all the complaints about Drew and sending them to CBS.

Drew Carey is horrific. When we he realize that nobody cares who the contestants want to say Hi to at the big wheel. By the time they've finished saying hello to their family and friends the wheel has often stopped..taking out all the excitement. Plus he has no empathy for the contestants. "well, you're over, thanks for playing". He doesn't seem to care whether the contestants win or lose. Plus he has these awkward moments where he's just standing around looking dopey as they toss to break.
And is it my imagination...or are there more ugly contestants now that he's the host. That's right.

Drew really sucks as host of Th Price is Right. He is monotoned, boring, and not very funny, even if he thinks he is funny. CBS needs to find a new host, or cancel The Price is Right and air classic episodes.

you never want to the guy that replaces legend like bob barker. you want to be the guy that replaces the guy that replaced the legend... in sports with the Florida gators with ron zook, replaced spurrier,now meyers replaced zook and won national championship last year...

I'm currently watching TPIR and Drew Carey is absolutely horrible! He's nervous and jittery and he talks way to fast. How can CBS keep him on the air any longer? I realize he has a contract but they could buy it out to save the show!! PLEASE CBS get rid of Drew Carey!!!

A.) The "Price" core audience was/is dying. Literally. Most are in their 70's and 80's. I'm not talking about the 300 cheering goobers in the studio. I mean the viewers out there in "TVLand", trying to see the prizes through multiple layers of cataracts. B.) TPIR needed younger viewers and it's getting them. Younger viewers can relate to Drew Carey. He's GOT to keep the show moving. If you think he "talks too fast", you're just LISTENING TOO SLOW! The people I know don't refer to anti-gas or anti-diarrhea pills with "respect". Drew is just being "real". A regular guy. C.) Barker was a pompous ass. I know. I met him in a business setting. He turned on the charm for the camera, but beneath it Barker was/is a egomaniacal creep. His "suspense" was contrived and annoying. His shtick was old-time. No wonder. He's 90 years old. Bob thought it was still TV's "Golden Age" and that he was "making a difference". Yeah right. Bob. Milton Berle and Bob Hope are dead. He couldn't hear the players. Couldn't hear the bell when someone made an exact bid for the $500 bonus. He hobbled across the stage. I'm sure Fremantle (global owners of TPIR) decided it was time for "Bob" to go.
Smart move.

Drew Carey is a nice guy, however he's an extremely boring game show host and it doesn't help he's a Browns fan

oh would all you idiots putting drew carey down please get a life i guess your 1st day on the job was so perfect and you allready knew how to do it the day you were born sounds to me like every one of you are un educated inbreads GET A LIFE

Derw is a bad comedian that is taking this classy show and trying to use it as "stand-up" comedy act. John O would have been great as we seems to have many of the qualities that Bob has/had. John is handsome, poised, cultured and magnetic. Drew is none of these things and he is "dumbing down" this classic game show. Sorry.

I have been watching the show since childhood in the 1970's, and I think Bob embodied really unusual qualities - he was intelligent, humorous, classy and had fantastic timing. I wanted to like Drew because I wanted to keep enjoying the show but he has been a TOTAL disappointment. I really tried to give him a chance but he is awkward, stilted, rushed, speaks in a monotone and has NO rapport with the guests!!! He also has no clue how to build suspense or make us care whether the guests win or not.
Someone like John O'Hurley would have been so much better. Such a shame that it's no fun to watch anymore!!! The end of an era.

I really wanted to like him in this role. I tried, I did. But he stumbles, ridicules the products and even the contestants. Yesterday he told a guy who wasn't doing so well during a game to win a car "You're blowing it" -- how awful!

Although the majority of these post are anti-Drew, the audience seems to love him! Just listen at the end of the show, you can here a chant of "DREW, DREW, Drew!!!..." almost every day! I always liked Drew but I admit he is a bit boring....

Drew Carey has got to be the most annoying game show host in television history. His jokes are humorless, he makes fun of the products and for heavens sake stop asking every single contestant at the wheel if they want to say hi to anybody. It's overkill!! YOU SUCK! You've quite efficiently killed the show! CBS should get rid of him before the ratings drop to ZERO.

DREW CAREY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!

Drew Carey makes never want to watch the PIR ever again or till he's gone....

I will never watch the show as long as I live,GO AWAY DREW. Maybe I will come back to the show after they lose ratings. GO DREW GO DREW YOU SUCK !

Drew Carey talks much, much tooooooooo fast!!!!!

Drew Carey is absolutely terrible. I try to watch the show occasionally, but after one segment, he reminds me why I hate the show with him on so much. He's nervous and giggly, not to mention not too easy on the eyes. (AKA he is a huge fat NERD). And he needs to quit playing with the flap on his pocket. Just really annoying and nowhere near as good as Bob was. I can't believe they chose HIM as Bob's replacement. That's insulting.

drew sucks at this big time....get him off....

What was C.B.S. thinking when they hired Drew Cary as host of TPIR!!! my spaded and nutered pets could do a better job!!!! How binding is his contract??? GET the White Out , out!!!!! or tear it up!!!! Please keep looking C.B.S. and come on down with a better host!!!!

SO, Drew Carey SUCKS. I used to watch the Price is Right every day since I was a kid.. for about 20 years. And I can't stand to watch it anymore. I watch movies in the morning now cause Drew's voice is possibly the most annoying sound in the world. He rushes contestants through the games, and I could explain them better myself! I don't think he EVER watched this show as a kid, or any time in his life! And for those of you saying he's just nervous, how many shows has he been on, including Who's Line, where he should have learned how to host a show? Please, don't cut him any breaks. If he didn't feel that he could fill Bob's shoes, he shouldn't have accepted the job. Please CBS, replace Drew before the whole world stops watching. I can't even enjoy 5 minutes of the show anymore. And please, next time, get someone who's looks are easier on the eyes, I'm not stuck up, but I honestly can't stand to look at Drew! At least Bob was still nice to look at in the last few years on the show! Also, Drew SHUT UP! Your jokes are not funny! The zip-lock Oreo joke about the fat guy with the microphone?? Please. How corny. I don't know anyone who would laugh at that. Every one I've talked to, who used to be loyal viewers like me, can't stand to watch the show anymore. Please fix this mess before the show gets cancelled or something for being so awful.

okay, i realize that Bob had to retire, but he didn't have to be replaced. i believe that they should have just ended the show and save all the loyal, loving, adoring fans from a broken heart, and crushed soul. just think, it still could be played on air considering that there are 35 years worth of episodes recorded and available to air again. Drew Carey ruining the show eternally was highly unnecessary!!! i strongly advise getting rid of Drew. if someone suitable could be found i would not mind watching again.

Drew makes the show sound cheap. Drew also makes fun of the Venders products. Drew is just not good for the Price is right. I miss Bob Barker.

I WATCHED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY since Drew took over. So boring he has no Charisma. I'm a 33 yr old stay at home mom. I don't watch TPIR oftem but I can clearly see he's terrible. He made a exciting show so boring. He has no special voice either, no enthusiasm. You should have chosen Mario Lopez or John Hurly. Sorry he's a nice guy but not right for the part. What were they thinking

He talks too FAST and I feel the game is rushed. Drew makes no connection with the game contestants, hence I can't feel connected to the game contestants, hence, I don't feel the rush that one would get when one of them lost or won. I felt like I could invite Bob over for dinner. Imagine Drew, he sounds like he would be obnoxious and just darn annoying. Look, just watch the show, and listen to th things he says to the contestants. Would Bob say that? Are they funny? Just listen to him.

I can not watch Drew Carey ruin the Price is Right tv show any longer, I would rather watch paint drying.

Some of you need to lighten up!

TPIR was never about Bob Barker.

Barker wasn't that great of a host anyway.

Barker had been sleepwalking through the show since the mid-90s.

He was notorious for being rude to contestants and fans.

His backstage lechery was legendary.

Good riddance!

Drew lacks total class and humor. His humor is not funny it is a nerd type humor. He is very boring on the show compared to good-ol Bob. Bob has to be very upset that his faithful fans are so disappointed. I personally watched the show since I was a child. That is at least 30 or so years. I will not be watching this anymore thx to DREWS boring and dry humor. FFS The Drew Carey show sucked bad enough.

Drew Sucks...The Price Is Right = Bob...Bob Barker= The Price is Right. It is no one elses show. No one could EVER take over, NOW the show is pointless, disappointing, and the worst show now. It used to be the only reason i would wake up early in the morning...well, now at least i get to sleep in. Not one person i know like the show now...ALL my friends used to watch...it was all of our favorite shows..now no one likes it...

I can't stand Drew Carey's laughing all the time. He's too loud, and he seems to make the show feel it's all about him. I don't get the same warm, caring feeling I used to get watching the beloved Bob. He was so sincere and a pleasure to listen to and watch. Why Drew Carey was chosen is beyond me. There has to be someone else out there!

He STINKS. He is ruining the show. Get Richard Karn of the family feud. He is NOT a game show host. He is ruining my lunch hour. I watched Bob every day now I just don't care.

I had been waiting for the first time that Drew would come on. As soon as he spoke he first words, I threw up!
He talks like an auctioneer! He also dosen't even know hardly know how to explain the games. Bob, I miss you already...