I saw an interview with him in the paper about a month ago. He signed a three year deal but didn't think he would make it to the three years because they have been looknig for a replacement for years. He isn't retiring, he's been fired and it's a cover story.

I totally agree that Summers is the man for the job..

His early Double Dare career could be the spark that's needed to keep the young crowd around..

I hope the Bob Barker robot is ready. And if not, I'm all for Marc Summers.

This is a sad time for daytime television. There will never be another Bob Barker and it's unlikely we'll ever see another daytime game show reach 35 years, particularly with the same emcee at the helm for the entire run.

This is news I have long expected, yet it still managed to catch me completely off guard.

I hate to imagine a "replacement," because you can't replace someone who has become such an integral part of the show. My bet is that it'll be Todd Newton, and I know he loves the show and would be fine. Also, he's got the recent experience with the live show.

Nothing against Summers or Fields, but I think Newton would be better. And in Fields's case, I'd hate to have to get used to a new host AND a new announcer at the same time. Having anyone else besides Barker host will be enough of an adjustment as it is, as far as I'm concerned.

I'm all for Marc Summers... he'd be one of the best people out there right now. He'd being a lot of energy to the show, and just enough goofyness that it might bring in more young viewers too...

I agree Rich Fields should be the successor to Bob Barker. In the almost 3 years that Rich Fields has been the announcer he shows an enthusiasm that would make him the perfect host. He also looks right for the part.

No way. I vote for the announcer, Rich Fields. He really knows the show backwards and forwards. And he's quite personable. Not only does he narrate the show, he warms up the audience before Bob Barker does his thang.

Todd Newton would be good...however, I would recommend Marc Summers from "Double Dare". I think he would be just as good, if not better, because college kids would treat him the same way they treat Bob Barker today, thanks to their memories of DD.