Drew Carey, the beloved host of The Price Is Right, has been part of the game show for nearly two decades, hosting over 3,000 episodes. The show, which has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years, is getting ready to air its 10,000th episode. In honor of this milestone, Drew recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to talk about his experiences on the show, offering fans a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes action that makes the show such a hit.
One Prize Bugged Drew Carey
One of the most interesting things Drew shared was about a specific prize that bothered him during his first season as the host. He revealed that when he first joined The Price Is Right, there was one prize the show gave away so often that it actually bugged him. That prize was a grandfather clock. According to Drew, the show gave away a grandfather clock every single episode when he first started. He found it strange that they gave away the same prize so much and even joked that people must really love grandfather clocks.
While Drew doesn’t have a direct say in the prizes that are given away on the show. He explained that sometimes he might suggest a prize after seeing something cool online. However, it was clear that the decision-making about prizes wasn’t entirely in his hands. As the show progressed, Drew had more input. One of his contributions was urging the producers to stop giving away the grandfather clocks. It seems like he wasn’t the only one who wasn’t too thrilled about the repetitive prize.
In addition to sharing thoughts on prizes, Drew also talked about the perks of working on The Price Is Right for the show’s crew members. He revealed that the crew gets access to a special warehouse filled with leftover prizes. These are items that didn’t get used up in the show, like bedroom sets, washers, dryers, and other household items. At the end of the season, the crew has the chance to buy these leftover prizes at discounted prices. Drew joked that although many of the prizes in the warehouse were in high demand, nobody ever seemed interested in the grandfather clocks.
The Shows Crew Get Prizes Too
This behind-the-scenes look at The Price Is Right gives fans a better understanding of the show’s inner workings. It’s not just the contestants who win big prizes; sometimes, the crew gets a chance to take home deals too. And while Drew wasn’t a fan of the grandfather clocks, it’s clear that over the years, The Price Is Right has continued to adapt and keep its content fresh for viewers.
As the show celebrates its 10,000th episode, Drew is proud of how much the show has changed over the years while still remaining a favorite among fans. The milestone episode will air on February 26, and it’s bound to be full of excitement and big wins. Whether or not there will be any grandfather clocks as prizes remains unknown. One thing is for sure: Drew Carey will be at the helm, keeping the fun going as always.
Fans of the show will have to tune in to see how the 10,000th episode unfolds. Thanks to Drew’s inside scoop, we now know a little more about the show’s history and what it’s like behind the scenes. What prizes do you think the crew gets to take home? Will any more prizes bug Drew? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
