THE PRICE IS RIGHT Holding New Host Auditions

Behind the scenes of THE PRICE IS RIGHT, CBS is actively searching for a new host to replace retiring long-time host Bob Barker, who is retiring and his last show airs on June 15, 2007. CBS EARLY SHOW weatherman, Dave Price was the first to audition back in December in unaired auditions. FAMILY FEUD host John O'Hurley has also been test hosted by CBS as well. Todd Newton, Doug Davidson and the former host of BEAUTY AND THE GEEK, Mike Richards have also tried out in test screenings in January. But some informed sources seem to lean towards Dave Price as the favorite to land the coveted role to replace the retiring Bob Barker, who has hosted this ultrasuccessful game show since September 4, 1972 while most other daytime game shows have come and gone.