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Why Drew Carey Says He’s ‘Still the New Guy’ After Hosting ‘The Price Is Right’ for 18 Years and How an Apple Watch Warned Him of Unhealthy Environment on Its Set


Although Drew Carey has been the host of 'The Price Is Right' for one-third of its run, he says, “Bob Barker is two-thirds. I’m still the new guy!”

Carey says he’ll never forget walking out on that stage at CBS Television City in Los Angeles and hearing “Come on down!” for the first time. Barker served as host from its 1972 premiere until his retirement in 2007, during which time he earned a total of 18 Daytime Emmys. Carey had been known for appearances on the comedy club circuit, leading his own sitcom and hosting the improv show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” He was only on CBS’s radar because he filmed the game show pilot “The Power of 10.” From the start of “TPIR,” he heard, “You have big shoes to fill,” referring to Barker’s legendary status.

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