[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15806]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BOB BARKER

 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, Bob Barker has graced millions 
of living rooms with his warm presence and genuine manner. Sadly today 
airs his final episode hosting America's beloved ``The Price is Right'' 
on CBS, but today is appropriate to remember the impact this wonderful 
man had on all of us, as he became a piece of our history and a small 
part of our lives each day.
  Bob Barker's name is synonymous with CBS's ``The Price is Right,'' 
which he began hosting on September 4, 1972. It ends today as the 
longest running daytime game show in television history. He holds a 
plethora of longevity records, including a record for holding a weekday 
TV job continuously for 50 years as of 2006, the oldest person to 
receive an MTV movie award for his role in the comedy ``Billy 
Madison,'' and he has hosted or appeared on a 5-day-a-week television 
program longer than anyone else in the history of television. Also on 
December 31, 2006, Bob Barker celebrated the anniversary of his 50th 
year on national television. He is truly a fixture in American culture 
and television legend. His grace and humor have truly contributed to 
his success, and will be missed greatly by his millions of loyal fans 
ranging from the young to the young at heart.
  Bob Barker is also a strong advocate for animal rights, and brings 
that passion into his role as host of ``The Price is Right.'' He 
credits his love of animals and awareness to animal rights activism to 
his late wife Dorothy Jo. He continued the work in her memory. Bob 
insisted the show stop giving away fur coats as prizes, and formed the 
DJ&T Foundation that contributes millions of dollars to fund animal 
rescue and park facilities across the country. His passion for the 
cause has even brought him here to Washington, DC, where he spoke on 
Capitol Hill on the issue of animal rights.
  Barker has been recognized for his success and talent by receiving 17 
Emmy Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Daytime Television 
in 1999. Barker has also had the honor of being inducted into the 
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. In March of 1998, 
to commemorate the five thousandth episode of ``The Price is Right,'' 
CBS dedicated the show's soundstage in his honor.
  America will certainly miss being greeted by the smiling and vibrant 
face of Bob Barker each morning, however, his success in both his 
career and in life are indisputable. There is no doubt Bob Barker has 
positively impacted the lives of many, and on this day as we celebrate 
with Bob the airing of his final episode hosting ``The Price is 
Right,'' we should also extend our thanks to Bob for the many 
delightful years and countless memories he has granted us.

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