The Price Is Right is a television game show franchise originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, and created by Bob Stewart, and is currently produced and owned by FremantleMedia now Fremantle. The franchise centers on television game shows, but also includes merchandise such as video games, printed media and board games. The franchise began in 1956 as a television game show hosted by Bill Cullen and was revamped in 1972. This version was originally hosted by Bob Barker. Since 2007, Drew Carey has hosted the program. In the show, contestants compete to win cash and prizes by guessing the pricing of merchandise. The program has been critically successful and remains a stalwart in the television ratings. It also managed to break away from the quiz show format that has been used in other game shows. Since the current version premiered, it has also been adapted in several international formats around the world, most notably in the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico and Vietnam.
About The Price Is Right
Long-running game show in which contestants attempt to guess the cost of consumer goods. Bill Cullen was the original host of the show.
Achievement of The Price Is Right
Bob Barker began hosting the game show in 1972. Drew Carey took over the reins of the show in 2007.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Price Is Right
The Price Is Right Category.. Television series by Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions.
Latest information about The Price Is Right updated on July 28 2021.
