The Most Expensive Prize on ‘The Price Is Right’ Came With a Surprise of Its Own
The most expensive prize in The Price Is Right’s history — an Audi R8 Spyder — comes with shocking taxes and complex rules for winners to navigate.
The Price Is Right first premiered on CBS in 1972, as a re-imagined version of a game show of the same name that ran for a decade on NBC from 1956 to 1965. Bob Barker became a household name in his role as host on the show, serving as the face of the series for 35 years before retiring in 2007. After Barker's retirement, there was quite a bit of speculation about who could possibly step into the illustrious host's shoes after such a lengthy and legendary run on the cherished game show. Eventually, it was announced that accomplished comedian and actor Drew Carey would be taking over the iconic role.