BOB BARKER

Known for being the former host of The Price Is Right, Bob Barker has become a household name for many Americans. He started in radio while he was earning an economics degree at Drury University. In 1950, he moved to California for work and eventually got his eponymous radio show. It lasted for six years until 1956, when he went on to host his first game show, Truth or Consequences, until 1975.

Barker’s break into popularity was when he chose to host The Price Is Right in 1972. His stint lasted for 35 years until 2007 when he retired from the show. However, he had three return appearances since his retirement. Other than The Price Is Right, he hosted Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants, becoming the longest-serving host for those pageants. Today, at age 97, Barker is active towards advocacy for animal rights, which he started during the 1970s.