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‘Price is Right’ casting director: Rosie not a stunt
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Billy Kemp, who is casting to replace Bob Barker on “The Price is Right,” was in Atlanta Wednesday to promote an upcoming “how to get on a reality show” seminar August 4 at Philips Arena. Kemp, who also casts for shows such as “American Idol” and “America’s Got Talent,” told Buzz that talking to Rosie O’Donnell today as a potential host is not a publicity stunt.
“We’re taking it seriously,” he said. “She’s obviously hugely passionate about it. We’ll see how it goes.”
He said this has been one of the toughest casting decisions he’s ever had to do in his career. “Whoever gets the job is going to be scrutinized and compared to Bob. You can’t win. The best thing is hope the host grows over time and the audience wants to stay with them.”
CBS technically has until August to replace him since the network is airing reruns over the summer. But Kemp said Barker is willing to cover for himself if the casting folks fail to find a new host by then. “We don’t want to pick someone just because we’re running out of time,” he said.
He is aware Barker has said kind words about O’Donnell and he hopes whoever they find gets Barker’s stamp of approval. “The hardcore fans, they want to know Bob approves. You don’t want to put in Kato Kaelin and everybody says, ‘No way!’ “
If you’re interested in the seminar, you can find info at www.DreamsN2Reality.net.
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