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Quiz about Bob Barker Worlds Greatest Emcee

Bob Barker: World's Greatest Emcee Quiz

Bob Barker is regarded as the WGMC (world's greatest master of ceremonies). Test your knowledge of Bob Barker.

A multiple-choice quiz by Buddy1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Buddy1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,760

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what state was Bob born? Hint

Washington

Virginia

South Dakota

Missouri

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what state did Bob attend college? Hint

Washington

Virginia

Missouri

South Dakota

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long was Bob and Dorothy Jo married? Hint

36 years

47 years

25 years

53 years

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year was Bob's first national television appearance? Hint

1956

1972

1965

1975

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of Bob's mother? Hint

Shannon

Matilda

Emily

Jane

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Question 6 of 10

6. On what occasion was Studio 33, the studio where "The Price is Right" was taped, renamed "The Bob Barker Studio"? Hint

when Bob retired from "The Price is Right" in 2007

1st episode of "The Price is Right" in 1972

5,000th episode of "The Price is Right" in 1998

the episode where "The Price is Right" became the longest continuously running daytime game show on network television in 1987

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many pricing games on "The Price is Right" were named after Bob? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did Bob stop hosting the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants? Hint

Fur coats were being used during the pageants.

It was too difficult for him to host the pageants along with "The Price is Right".

It was a female-centered event and Bob no longer wanted to be part of an event that didn't focus on both genders.

The staff felt he was getting too old to host pageants.

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which of these movies did Bob appear? Hint

"Happy Gilmore" (1996)

"Taxi Driver" (1976)

"Men in Black" (1997)

"Mr. Deeds" (2002)

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Truth or Consequences" and "The Price is Right" are the only two game shows Bob hosted.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state was Bob born?

Answer: Washington

Bob was born in Darrington, Washington on December 12, 1923. His parents were Matilda (Tillie) and John Barker. During his youth, Bob lived on an Indian reservation in South Dakota.

2. In what state did Bob attend college?

Answer: Missouri

Bob went to college at Drury College in Springfield, Missouri in 1941. Bob left college to serve in World War 2. After the war ended, Bob went back to college and graduated in 1947 with a degree in economics.

3. How long was Bob and Dorothy Jo married?

Answer: 36 years

Bob and Dorothy Jo met in high school and got married in 1945. Their marriage ended in 1981 when Dorothy Jo died of lung cancer. Although Bob was involved with Dian Parkinson, a model on "The Price is Right", he never remarried.

4. In what year was Bob's first national television appearance?

Answer: 1956

The exact date was December 31, 1956. Bob was the host of "Truth or Consequences" and would remain host until 1975.

5. What was the name of Bob's mother?

Answer: Matilda

Bob's mother, Matilda, was a teacher. She was also 1/4 Native American. Her husband (and Bob's father), John, died in 1929. Matilda, or Tillie as she was sometimes known, remarried and had another son, Kent. Tillie died in 1981, which was also the year Bob's wife died.

6. On what occasion was Studio 33, the studio where "The Price is Right" was taped, renamed "The Bob Barker Studio"?

Answer: 5,000th episode of "The Price is Right" in 1998

Specifically, the 5,000th episode was aired on April 9, 1998, although it was taped on March 11. Lucy Johnson, who at that time was Vice President of Daytime Programming at CBS, presented Bob with a plaque that states that Studio 33 was officially renamed the Bob Barker studio.

7. How many pricing games on "The Price is Right" were named after Bob?

Answer: 3

The three games, in order of their debut, were Barker's Bargain Bar, Trader Bob, and Barker's Markers. Of the three, only Trader Bob was retired. This occurred in November of 1985 due to a low percentage of wins. After Bob retired, Barker's Markers was renamed Make Your Mark.

8. Why did Bob stop hosting the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants?

Answer: Fur coats were being used during the pageants.

Bob hosted the pageants from 1967 to 1988. Fur coats were offered as prizes on both shows. Bob wished to discontinue this practice so he told the producers his request. They told him that the practice would be discontinued. The following year, fur coats were being used by the swimsuit contestants.

The producers wouldn't give up using furs, so Bob decided to quit hosting the pageants. This news was released to the press and became known as the "fur flap".

9. In which of these movies did Bob appear?

Answer: "Happy Gilmore" (1996)

"Happy Gilmore" starred Adam Sandler. Bob appeared on "Happy Gilmore" as himself. One of the more memorable scenes was when Bob and Adam's character, Happy Gilmore, got into a fight, which Bob won. Bob mentioned that this was what made him even more popular with college students.

10. "Truth or Consequences" and "The Price is Right" are the only two game shows Bob hosted.

Answer: False

While "Truth or Consequences" and "The Price is Right" were his two most popular game shows, those were not his only game shows. He also hosted "The Family Game", "End of the Rainbow", and "That's My Line", all of which were short-lived.

Source: Author Buddy1

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