Robert William "Bob" Barker (born December 12, 1923) is a nineteen-time Emmy Award-winning American television game show host. He is best known for hosting CBS's "The Price Is Right" since September 4, 1972, making it the longest-running daytime game show in television history. cmcna
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Barker has won a total of 17 Emmy awards - 13 as TV host, more than any other performer, three as Executive Producer of The Price Is Right and the Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award for Daytime Television in 1999. www.cbs.com/daytime/price/about/bios/cast_bios_bbarker.shtml
Barker is in his 32nd year as host of CBS The Price is Right , the longest running game show in television history. www.emmys.tv/awards/halloffame/barker.php
He was hosting an audience-participation radio show in L.A., when Ralph Edwards happened to be listening and liked Barker's voice and style. www.nndb.com/people/375/000022309/