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Priceless Memories
About this book
In front of the camera, he has been invited into the homes of millions of Americans as host of
The Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences, Miss USA, Miss Universe, The Rose Parade, and many other programs and specials. Now Bob Barker shares stories of favorite contestants, episodes, celebrity encounters, and behind-the-scenes happenings.
Beyond his public persona, he will open up about his personal life. From being raised on a Native American reservation by a single mother through the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, to training as a pilot in the Navy during World War II, through his romance with the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Dorothy Jo, and his success at retirement.
His support of animal rights has always been a central part of his life. Bob delves into stories of how he has taken on Hollywood and the government in his crusade, including his anti-fur stand-off with beauty pageants, his involvement in uncovering animal abuse in movies and television, and the legislation he helped to pass. He also shares personal stories of rescuing animals, from dogs to elephants.
For the innumerable fans who have welcomed Bob into their homes over the last fifty years, this book will be like catching up with a dear and familiar friend who continues to lead a full and endlessly interesting life.
Beyond his public persona, he will open up about his personal life. From being raised on a Native American reservation by a single mother through the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, to training as a pilot in the Navy during World War II, through his romance with the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Dorothy Jo, and his success at retirement.
His support of animal rights has always been a central part of his life. Bob delves into stories of how he has taken on Hollywood and the government in his crusade, including his anti-fur stand-off with beauty pageants, his involvement in uncovering animal abuse in movies and television, and the legislation he helped to pass. He also shares personal stories of rescuing animals, from dogs to elephants.
For the innumerable fans who have welcomed Bob into their homes over the last fifty years, this book will be like catching up with a dear and familiar friend who continues to lead a full and endlessly interesting life.
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Publisher
Center StreetYear
2025eBook ISBN
9781599952352Table of contents
- Front Cover Image
- Welcome
- Dedication
- Preface: A Phone Call from Ralph Edwards
- Chapter 1: Truth or Consequences, My First National Show
- Chapter 2: I Go to Work for Mark Goodson, Too
- Chapter 3: Contestants and Celebrities I’ve Met
- Chapter 4: Dorothy Jo: Wife and Partner
- Chapter 5: My Years on the Reservation
- Chapter 6: Tilly–What a Mom!
- Chapter 7: Up, Up, and Away as a Naval Aviation Cadet
- Chapter 8: Let Me Tell You of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, and Ducks
- Chapter 9: What’s Right About The Price Is Right?
- Chapter 10: Hurray for Hollywood!1950–1981
- Chapter 11: The Beauty Pageants and the “Fur Flap”
- Chapter 12: Touching Bases from Happy Gilmore to the Rose Parade
- Chapter 13: DJ&T Foundation
- Chapter 14: Retirement Can Keep You Busy
- Photo Credits
- Photo Insert
- Table of Contents
- Copyright Page