Barker in Branson

Barker coming on down to Branson

The appearance of Price is Right legend Bob Barker in town included a visit to ‘The Price is Right Live’ in Branson.  Barker commented, “When I heard they hired Jerry Springer to do my show live in Branson, I needed to give him some pointers on how to do the show right.  I whipped [Drew] Carey into shape, Springer will be easy.”

Barker went on to comment that he had to remind Springer of a few things including the punch-a-bunch game means punching the board, not other contestants, Jerry Beads are not an offered prize, and to have all of his guests spayed or neutered.

TPIR live producer Tom Wheeler said, “ We really needed Barker’s blessing.  To have him coach Springer is a real coup for us.  We’ll keep the fights under control and Springer won’t need to have security modeling the prizes.”

Springer’s final thought on hosting the show, “I’m glad to learn from the master himself, he need not worry though,  I’m in Branson, the people who appear on my show aren’t the type of people who appear on Price is Right.  (You do have To pay admission in Branson) They’ll be good to themselves and each other.”

Barker’s next stop is at KOZL to give words of wisdom to Mystery Hour host Jeff Houghton.  Barker commented, “I’ve seen his show and the boy’s got potential, what Tom Trtan hasn’t taught him yet, I can. Time to spay and neuter new talent!”