Current Host of The Price Is Right
The current host of The Price Is Right is Drew Carey. He has served as the host since October 15, 2007, succeeding Bob Barker. Carey is also known as a comedian, actor, and former professional soccer player. The show continues to air in first-run syndication in the United States.
The Price Is Right remains one of the longest-running game shows in American television history. The program is produced by Fremantle and distributed by CBS Media Ventures. As of the latest public broadcast data, the show continues to film new episodes at Television City in Los Angeles.
Drew Carey and The Price Is Right Format
Drew Carey hosts the show using the classic format that includes One Bid, pricing games, the Showcase Showdown, and the Showcase. Contestants compete to guess the price of merchandise to win cash and prizes. Carey is known for his low-key, observational humor and frequent interactions with the studio audience.
The show has introduced updated set designs, new pricing games, and digital elements during Carey's tenure. Carey also serves as the executive producer through his production company, Mohawk Productions. The program has maintained its position among the highest-rated syndicated game shows in the U.S.
History and Recent Developments
The Price Is Right originally premiered in 1956 with host Bill Cullen. Bob Barker hosted the show from 1972 until his retirement in 2007. Drew Carey took over in 2007 and has since led the program through multiple decades of broadcast television.
Recent seasons have featured guest appearances by celebrities and athletes, as well as expanded digital and streaming tie-ins. Fremantle continues to manage international versions of the show in multiple countries. For background on Fremantle's role in global game show production, see this overview from a major business publication Forbes. For details on the show's long broadcast history and format evolution, see the official CBS page CBS.
