show. i want to thank you very, very much for inviting me into your home for the last 50 years. i am deeply grateful. and please remember help control the pet population. have your pet spayed or neutered. but barker was born in 19203 in darrington, washington his mother was a schoolteacher his father was a foreman that installed the electrical highline throughout the state but barker enlisted in the u.s. navy reserve during world war ii but he eventually moved to florida became an editor and announcer for a local radio station. following d to california, chased his dreams in radio and television. as we all know he ended up with this legendary job as the host of the price is right. just outstanding and incredible life that this man lived. just such an honor for those who got to meet and know him, back to you. alicia: i love that bit about pets and being responsible.