The Price is Right going HD?

by Darren Murph posted Feb 11th 2008 at 11:07PM

We'll be straight with you -- we're taking this with a sizable bucket of salt at the moment, but we've received word that CBS is gearing up to deliver what's undoubtedly one of America's most recognizable game shows in stunning high-definition. We already knew that the network was planning to air a series of The Price is Right episodes on Friday nights here soon, but apparently, the half dozen primetime shows will actually be broadcast in 1080i. Reportedly, you can watch contestants come on down in HD starting at 8:00PM on February 22nd, but don't expect to see the show make the leap to high-def in its daytime slot until sometime in March.

[Image courtesy of Yahoo, thanks anonymous tipster]

Filed under: Industry, CBS, Primetime

Tags: breaking news, BreakingNews, cbs, drew carey, DrewCarey, game show, GameShow, the price is right, ThePriceIsRight

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dayton guy @ Feb 11th 2008 11:17PM

Awesome! I have noticed that the camera they have been using for a while are all labeled HD right on the front of them so this is no surprise to me. Nothing like seeing $20,000 cars and Hot Pockets in HDTV... :-)

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Dave @ Feb 11th 2008 11:27PM

So if an SD camera adds ten pounds on a normal person, what will an HD camera do to Drew Carey?

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ceilingfanboy @ Feb 11th 2008 11:34PM

Do they use a different studio for the primetime shows? It hardly seems like it would make sense to not air the daytime episodes in hi-def if they have the equipment set up for it. It's not like CBS is unable to get the bandwidth to air it in hi-def.

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mrbrown @ Feb 12th 2008 11:55AM

Studio 33 was just recently transitioned to HD; they have had the HD capable cameras for a while, but the rest of the equipment in the studio was really old analog equipment. They are now fully HD capable, Real Time w/ Bill Maher just converted to HD (which is taped in the same studio), so Price will inevitably follow.

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Charles @ Feb 12th 2008 12:16AM

When did the Price is Right start airing at nights?

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lucyfan62 @ Feb 12th 2008 2:49AM

It's not yet. The post said the primetime episodes were coming "soon" and then stated February 22nd as the air date. Drew's other show was not performing - Power of 10 - so they yanked it in favor of TPIR to replace some scripted stuff for at least 6 weeks. Maybe if the strike finally ends this week - and it isn't over yet despite the press reports; the members still have to vote - some scripted shows will be back on the air by the end of the run. I just wonder what the sets will look like in HD. I've heard they're basically cardboard held together with Scotch tape and chewing gum!

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Jerry @ Feb 12th 2008 12:17AM

Actually, they always use CBS studio 33 for both the daytime and primetime shows -- the same studio where Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO is taped...which just recently made the leap to HD as well. The studio has been capable of HD for a few months now, so lets countdown the days!!!

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kcmurphy88 @ Feb 12th 2008 1:09AM

Further, they announced that they would no longer have people guess the price of HD DVD players.

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JeffDM @ Feb 12th 2008 1:12AM

I didn't know Drew Carey was doing that now. I think it shows how little I care about that sort of thing.

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DeadPlasmaCell @ Feb 12th 2008 4:34AM

Yea he's been doin it for a little while now.. I think he sucks.. the whole show just comes off as rushed and boring.

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Prey521 @ Feb 12th 2008 2:46AM

Drew Carey in HD? No thanks, the hot chicks can't make up for that.

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Balloondoggies @ Feb 12th 2008 9:29AM

I would love to see those beauties in HD.

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Spiza @ Feb 12th 2008 9:50AM

I listened to an interview with Drew on the radio months back on a road trip. He said that they were using the same mono audio recording from when Bob Barker started in 1972. They were all impressed with their new stereo recording they did when Drew started hosting.

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The Pepto Pimp @ Feb 12th 2008 10:45AM

Of course, Drew's just a host. Not an engineer or a host. He's talked a lot of smack about the production's technology. The thing is, he has no idea what he's talking about. Remember, he's a comedian, so he is willing to make jokes at anyone expense...

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JagoMidnight @ Feb 12th 2008 12:10PM

I have been waiting for this! TPIR in HD!! My grandmother is smiling down from heaven,..if only they could replace Drew with someone better. Rosie could totally bring back her sweet image with this show.

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Jeremy W @ Feb 13th 2008 2:53AM

Not that guide data should be taken as gospel, but this special is not marked as HD...

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Jerry @ Feb 14th 2008 9:18AM

Alright ya'll...here's your proof of Price is Right in HD -- watch this clip from "The Insider" (I realize this entire clip is letterboxed, however...) Pay attention to the shot about halfway through (After the Plinko clip) where they shoot a monitor from in the studio...the image on the monitor is CLEARLY Letterboxed...plus, they've hidden the famous "producer's table" with a curtain - which they never have done. The set is updated as well with a new pattern and colors on the doors. The Price is Right in HD, baby! Yes, I'm WAYYY too excited about this.

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Jerry @ Feb 14th 2008 9:24AM

Oh yeah...the link: http://buzzerblog.flashgameshows.com/primetime-price-is-right-specials-to-tweak-million-dollar-format/

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PopWeaverHDTV @ Feb 29th 2008 8:10PM

Come on....I think you can overlook Drew when you see the stunning TPIR Beauties in HD!

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