Bob Barker Celebrates 95th Birthday With A Special Skype Appearance On 'The Price Is Right'

It's Bob Barker's Time to Shine

Hey there, folks! Let’s talk about a true TV legend. Bob Barker, the iconic host of The Price Is Right, turned 95 on December 12. And how do you celebrate such a milestone? With a little help from technology, of course. That’s right, Bob joined the game show virtually via Skype, bringing his charm and charisma directly to the set. Now, that’s what I call a modern celebration!

Bob Barker Makes a Virtual Splash

Imagine this: Bob's smiling face beamed across the big video screen as he chatted it up with the current host, Drew Carey, and the whole studio audience. You could hear the fans cheering and see them waving enthusiastically in the background. There was even a massive birthday cake on set with a big “95” on it, making sure everyone knew just how special this occasion was. It’s moments like these that remind us why Bob Barker remains such a beloved figure in the world of television.

Health Challenges Haven't Slowed Him Down

Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—Bob’s health. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for our favorite game show host. Just a few weeks before his birthday, he was hospitalized for the second time in two months. Back pain sent him to Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA, and though he was awake and alert, his condition was described as up and down. His manager told ET at the time, “He’s awake, alert, and improving, but he’s up and down.”

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Earlier in October, Bob was hospitalized again due to an increased level of pain. Two weeks before that, he suffered a non-emergency back injury at home. Despite these setbacks, his manager reassured everyone, saying, “He’s awake and alert. He’s resting and going through evaluations. It was painful and difficult to get him in a private vehicle. We decided it was easier and better for him.”