The Price is Right: August 15, 1973

[@jonvater8424]

It must be said AGAIN... the manners, excitement level and gratefulness of the contestants is so sweet and refreshing.

[@zabadazidit]

That's because those of us brought up in the 1970s were taught to behave and be polite - and if you didn't you got a switch to your behind. None of this touchy-feely crap. You misbehaved, you got whipped. Period.

[@minivegana6516]

@@zabadazidit Yes, I was born in 1971 and you??

[@laredogrande6183]

The good ole days before all the high fiving and silliness that goes on now.

[@BlueShades152]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@zabadaziditit’s funny, the generation that was brought up in the 70s are almost always the most angry, hostile and rude people I see both on social media and in real life. Kids overall today are behaved really well, I’m always impressed with the manners I see at my kids’ school, and that’s without being the spanking and physical abuse the older generation misses so much.

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

Don't forget the music!

[@japanvintagecamera8869]

I was on The Price is Right, many years after this episode was filmed. The studio is much smaller than it looks on TV, and it takes all day to make a single episode. Bob Barker was a real gentleman, very talkative, and told some interesting stories to pass the time as they were changing the sets. Unfortunately, I didn’t win anything, but it was a fun experience.

[@jusprazem1]

The music is awesome. Was there a radio playing or was there a live band

[@624radicalham]

You think there was a live band playing the same theme music over and over again? A live band for that? @@jusprazem1

[@g0989]

@@jusprazem1 Usually that would be pre-recorded music on tape.

[@paul16451]

That was probably a blessing. I've heard so many stories of what a nightmare it is trying to pick up the large prizes, not to mention having to pay the tax bills. If I won a prize like a kitchen set, a ping pong table, or a car on a game show, I would refuse it because of those reasons.

[@GTTg-kr2xh]

Great story! Thank you for sharing!

[@eddieraines2844]

A great reaction from Becky. Some 50 years ago. I hope things in her life went as well. She seemed to be a sweetheart of a young woman.

[@Budderking-zh8ow]

what does becky look like today huh!

[@LB-sk3vl]

​@Budderking-zh8ow Dang, she's in her mid 70s 😂

[@Budderking-zh8ow]

@@LB-sk3vl yo even in her 70's iam sure shes bangin'

[@zenithperigee7442]

@eddieraines2844, funny how I can get so excited for someone winning ~50 yrs ago. Hearing her story about her upcoming wedding and how she had no luggage and then won it. Then got down to the car and I looked at those prices and 2 of them were only $1 apart. I then said "Well he said it has a V8 so maybe 2950 or 2990...." And then she selected both those numbers and ended up winning. I was shouting, so happy that she had some luggage and a new car for her wedding & then the showcase too! ^_^ I still do it today when I catch The Price Is Right etc. I just can't help but be happy when good things happen to people because we know life can be so full of bad things....

[@Inv1s1bleMan]

Sexy Becky ❤❤😂😂😂

[@johnsbox]

The contestants are all extremely happy and grateful. The show is over 50 years old now. So much energy and enthusiasm. Those people were so happy that they have really cheered me up right now.

[@helloitsmehb]

Those were bad times. High crime rates . Terrible economy

[@swl9104]

@@helloitsmehb Uh, no.

[@helloitsmehb]

Sure it was. Veitnam was lost, gas was $7.00 a gallon by today’s rate, higher murder rates, interest rates were double digits You people are spoiled rotten today

[@tommurphy4307]

maybe- but what about the poor soul who won the gremlin??

[@1aikane]

I miss this America. The low prices on all the merchandise is astonishing

[@jchow5966]

50 years ago.

[@1aikane]

@jchow5966 yes, but a house was 1x your annual income and a car was only 1/10th your annual income

[@SmoothLounge7]

You should see the 50s,30s,10s prices….

[@poppingjaz]

Not really,that car for example when adjusted for inflation in todays dollars is just shy of $20,000

[@easternyellowjacket276]

@@1aikane Many people, or couples make about as much money per year as their house. Not much as changed if you think about it, just the figure has gone up but the ratio, not so much.

[@dhurt8955]

I was 12 when this was shown, man I wish I could turn back time.

[@bobnorris6908]

If we could 😊

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

Wow I was almost 6 months old lol . Love this show Bob’s hair isn’t gray lol .

[@paulam408]

Me too. Amazing how cheap prices were back then.

[@joebidet2050]

I was 9 3rd grade

[@JimRosebush-g8v]

I turned 7 on the following month and I hear what you say !! I feel depressed because I long to go back to those seemingly peaceful care free times !!!!

[@dkt1976dt]

My parents we're both 18 at the time and dating. Now they are both 68 and getting ready to celebrate their 49th Wedding Anniversary in November.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Awww I loved the whole subplot of Becky getting married and winning so many items she'd need from the luggage to the car to the furniture and TV. That was awesome! Gosh I hope she had a nice happy life, she seemed like such a sweetheart.

[@albertowen1025]

Wonder if they still are? She is (or was) a ball of nervous energy! LOL

[@samd1405]

@@albertowen1025 If they're still married? I like watching these old episodes but it makes me wonder about people. Did Becky have a nice life? If you're out there Becky, say hi.

[@TheCoreyd1086]

I am curious how long she had that car. Since we know the AMC Gremlin was a terrible car. Right up there with the Pinto. If only they knew then what we know now. Very happy she won

[@micmac99]

On a related note, notice how it was only Bob who revealed the price tags? Maybe having just the host do that nowadays would save some models some embarrassment.

[@jimjam51075]

If I had been born 70 years earlier, I would have given Becky a subplot...

[@SStout-bb9te]

I was born in 1980 but love watching this stuff. I noticed the women were petite with beautiful BIG hair back in the day. My mom looked the same 😂

[@markfrost2707]

before everyone was obese

[@tommurphy4307]

before they all turned into river horses

[@RAYGUNKNEESHURT]

I love watching these for the cars. The gremlin was really an interesting looking car. I remember the hornet and pacer as well. I was -5 here but I remember them.

[@DouglasWilford-ls1pf]

How about the Volkswagen thing what a name then they had love truck

[@gabeh7923]

I had a yellow Gremlin in high school in the 1990s. It was my first car😅. I miss that little car.

[@MsJanetLouise]

​@gabeh7923 I had a green one in the 80's 😊

[@crBudgetWatches]

The is is minblowing, I was born August 14th, 1973. My mom could have been watching this at the hospital with me at her side 😮

[@bobbymckinney1264]

What a great show I was only 2 years old in 73,I noticed they didn't spin the big wheel on this one,loved watching this thanks..

[@davidbagner3136]

The big wheel did not appear until the show went to a full hour in 1975. Similarly, the half hour vesion only included three pricing games . The problem without the big wheel is that if all thre contestants won their respective game, only the two highest winners would be selected for the show case. In a sense, this was a complete game of chance. For example, how do you know in advance the value of the prizes?

[@fleendarthemagnificent7372]

One of my most favorite shows to watch as a young kid in the 70s. RIP Bob. We all miss you.

[@kayhoover6530]

If that young lady stayed married she'd be celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. Hope so.

[@Hevynly1]

Becky's adorable! I hope she went on to a very happy marriage and life!

[@VladimirBlarp]

It was amazing. She was a loyal wife, excellent in bed, and a great homemaker, until she was hit by a train in 2006. But up until then, it was great.

[@westy40]

​@@VladimirBlarpIf you're going to troll try being good at it.

[@VladimirBlarp]

@@westy40 I'm the BEST at it

[@klondike69none85]

@@VladimirBlarp amazing how she survived with no arms or legs after

[@fixfalcon2628]

Sadly, Becky is probably dead now.

[@LB-sk3vl]

Born 8/15/73 and blessed. I literally threw my hands up and smiled when Becky won the car 😂

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Hi 👋fellow Leo, I turned 12 that day

[@SasfootBigsquatch]

Becky was such a sweetheart and very pretty as well. Glad she won all those great prizes to share with her future husband!

[@hughjass1835]

What do you want to bet they're divorced by now?

[@mootbooxle]

I came of age in the late 90s/early 2000s when GSN used to air these…and I lived and breathed any syndicated programming I could find from the 70s! I haven’t thought of that for years until I randomly clicked on this video and felt the beautiful wave of nostalgia. Meta-nostalgia. I remember being so stricken by the way women were back then…It was such a less cynical and guarded time in our modern world. 20 years later, the contrast hits even harder. What have we done to ourselves?

[@Joe-g7i2i]

Becky😭😭🤗😇 she's so sweet. I hope everything worked out for her.

[@gabeh7923]

She won her showcase by being closer to her showcase by a $1!

[@randydelaney7053]

I was born August 2nd 73. So I was no doubt a few weeks old when this aired 50 years ago now I'm 50 years old going on 51. Love the Price is Right. Especially these older episodes with Bob Barker and Johnny.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

My birthday🎉 I turned 12 that day and was camping in the Keys with Dad and my sister at our favorite campground, Long Key State Park

[@damin9913]

I miss that magical feeling sitting home watching these in the 80s

[@brentross69]

This was such a great time watching.... Brings back so many memories of how great the USA was at this time!! The commercials were great too!! Ray Stevens!!! Ahhhhh I wish we could go back to the 70s.... Such pure times!!

[@624radicalham]

You do realize the commercials are from the 1990s right? How do people miss that enormous detail

[@mrnmrsifl]

29:26 - "One dollar. One dollar difference." Even Johnny can't believe it.

[@blast4me754]

I'm 42 and still get giggly seeing my parents generation in action during the 60's and 70's.

[@DISCOVEGASGUY]

These shows from the early and mid 70’s are so much better than the shows of today. Respectful, well-dressed and clean. No tattoos or screaming or flip- flops or crazy morons jumping up and down. Sophisticated and classy. Bob handles the entire audience and runs the show skillfully.

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

Or morbidly obese people.

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Weird you discriminate against people with tattoos or flip flops. Can’t say too much tho I don’t think highly of anything or anyone Vegas related

[@kennixox262]

Just like the episode to where that woman's tube top flopped off when she was called down? OK!

[@PK-bh1ww]

while he was stepping out ẃith Dianne behind his wifé's back...

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

I'm with you! Can't stand seeing Scribble Skin or Flamers.... Marihuana wrecked the country.

[@carolharris1236]

Awww, this was recorded on my 11th birthday! Happy memories!😅 Love those early ‘70’s clothes and big hair styles!

[@reallyjustrandom1230]

Love the way people looked din the 70's

[@moonbubbles3046]

Can you imagine you’re just about to get married in 73 -recent college grads just getting started together and you win a new car, dishwasher and color tv (both of which were a big deal in 73), and an entire dining room set complete with your china? What an amazing wedding gift 💚💚.

[@tenore8]

50 years ago. Better time, better America, better everything.

[@KidRocker44]

I love watching these old shows! I was 2 years old in 1973. My mom most likely had this on the TV while taking care of us 6 kids ages 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and a newborn!!!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Wow, you were the Brady Bunch

[@amymanns8023]

Bob Barker is almost 50 here, he's 97 now. Love the old original show, better times.

[@taronjeroneharris1313]

He turns 99 on Monday, December 12th.

[@JasonA.Routhier-vw1wd]

Actually he will turn 100 December 12 2023!!plus Peter Marshall of The Hollywood Squares turned 97 March 30 2023!! I pray both Bob & Peter will both see 100!!

[@jptaylor]

Better times, for sure.

[@braves9652]

Sadly, RIP Bob Barker.😢 Help control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered. 🐕🐶🐈🐈‍⬛ 😊🎉

[@Lzrdman91]

@@JasonA.Routhier-vw1wdyou jinxed it.

[@Clarence-l3d]

RIP Bob Barker @ you made the Price is Right ❤

[@jeffpiatt3879]

Bob was such a consumate entertainer- "Things have a way of balancing out." Wish I could have met him in person.

[@bombyboo6335]

Wow I was 4 months old. What nostalgia this brings back Just to think , most of these contestants have passed on. 😢

[@jjryan1352]

Something soothing about growing up with Johnny Olsen's voice.

[@eyeseer1]

Rest in Peace Bob Barker. Passed away at 99 without going over 100. Would been 100 on December 2023.

[@micmac99]

I like when Bob used to actually TALK to the contestants, this was reminiscent of Truth or Consequences.

[@jnadle1]

If I hosted, I'd do the same thing to calm them down or make them feel at home.

[@nextbarker2702]

@@jnadle1 Of, course, they don't do that as much because of time constraints

[@jnadle1]

@@nextbarker2702 If they moved it to streaming in a couple years, they can make the show however long they need it to be (it can vary).

[@davesoucy1086]

And yes my friends, all of those products were AMERICAN MADE. WE HAD JOBS AND OUR CITIES WERE SAFE AND CLEAN.

[@crocodile1313]

I was only 4 years old, but I am so glad I got to grow up in the 70's and 80's. It was a great time to be a kid in America!

[@cgardel56]

Adorable that Becky girl. Sooooo sweet !!!

[@Mom2my4blessings]

I miss Bob Barker. This episode aired 3 years before I was born. I used to watch The Price Is Right regularly growing up.

[@ISEEORBS]

I was a 6 month old fetus when this show aired. 😂

[@Scott-sy4fs]

I was 5 months old and now know why the intro music has been stuck in my head ,it was a regular in me and my siblings life , summer vacation price is right 👍

[@darrellpasion8925]

I was a 2 month old kid when this was first aired . Time surely passes by fast when youre having fun. I'm now a 50 year old middle aged geezer.

[@stevebutler812]

At 15:34, that lovely woman's pure joy was absolutely wonderful to share. Cool for her.

[@crocodile1313]

It was wonderful. So authentic and true. Not like today when even common people see a camera as just another chance to make a fool of themselves.

[@metalgrinch]

Gosh all these girls are such total sweethearts! So sad what has happened to American women. Tragic.

[@oystamato]

what are they like now? sexism was very extreme and encouraged back then

[@julianhermanubis6800]

​@@oystamato Too many morbidly obese, tattooed, pierced, pastel-haired loudmouthed female walruses who have the manners of 1970s street punks. That's what happened.

[@firstlast9292]

Now Rachel Madcow is a role model for women.

[@oystamato]

@@firstlast9292 wouldn't say shes a rolemodel for anyone.

[@brendatrump5163]

I was 6 months old. I tried really hard to tap into my memory to see if I remember but no luck.

[@lolarodriguez426]

That dining room set was built right here in my little old town of Lenoir, North Carolina. Sadly Broyhill Furniture has moved to China but we still make beautiful furniture through other companies, I upholster some of the best furniture that's been bought throughout the world❤

[@ChrisInPa16123]

After my father retired in late 80’s, TPIR was his favorite tv show until he passed in 2001.

[@MrTitan225]

Anitra and Janice .....Price is Right's First Ladies from day one show ...... American girls....well made !

[@lukewarmwater5320]

The first girl with the skirt and beehive is an absolute doll!

[@CHawkens]

the woman that won that silver car, was absolutely gorgeous, 100000000000000000000% WIFELY material they dont make them like that anymore... not like the 304s of todays era of "girls" pls god bring back the 70s and 80s!!! Best yrs of this planet!!

[@David_Watts]

THAT was so much fun!!! I was 7 years old and was going into 3rd grade! My Mom was about to have her 34th birthday on the 20th! This aired on a Friday, we may gone outta town to Fresno! 😆(Nobody goes to Fresno anymore!) Was a better world and a better time....😔

[@bubbleblossom333]

i love that you left the commercials in, brings back good memories

[@chuckcollins2349]

I was 5 then and remember watching this with my mom and grandmother 🙂

[@jenjeepers]

I was 5, too. Where did time go?!

[@donshaffer4169]

The video quality is so good. Looks like it was taken yesterday. Hard to believe that mych time has gotten by.

[@deborahchesser7375]

The summer between 1st and 2nd grade, turned 7 in July and everything was a magical learning experience

[@beakt]

That really was one of the most exciting episodes you can ask for. Photo finish! I'm sorry for Charlotte. She won only the range she bid on.

[@webds]

I watched every evening with my grandmother while we ate cheese puffs ❤

[@clintonlujan1452]

Those great colors of the 70s

[@isrj01]

Becky was so sweet ❤

[@sloburnjo]

Folks truly appreciated their prizes back then - American Made and duty free 👌

[@jacobestevez7570]

yes

[@killerontheloose80]

11:50 a 1973 amc gremlin with the 5.0 litre 304 V8 and levis interior is nothing to frown upon

[@elcheapo5302]

AMC 304. 302 was a Ford engine.

[@piddles11]

I watched all these in the 1970’s Great decade to be alive ❤

[@tbbryant3793]

imagine being offered that car today. people would still love to have it!

[@ericthiel4053]

Lol man.....1970s California was like being in a diffrent galaxy than California 2022..... And that Riverdance commercial brings me back to being a kid watching the game show channel at my grandma's house during boring summer afternoons......

[@ddmck1972]

Everybody had manners in those days.

[@geraldboykin6159]

There is no wild look!

[@allenjones3130]

And they dressed great too.

[@ddmck1972]

@@allenjones3130 They sure did.

[@Breca]

The pic of the Gremlin drew me in mom had one. A Levi jean limited edition with jean seats and the red Levi tag. The only thing that went wrong with it was the battery. Great little car !

[@chrisr7597]

Jean seats that's amazing👍

[@motown1703]

Mom still has the Whinny the Pooh cake pans…love it.

[@millenniumman75]

Charlotte egy nagyon gyönyörű magyar hölgy - Charlotte is a very beautiful Hungarian lady.

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

I began watching bob barker in 1972 when tpir first began i was 5 while my mom watched match game am and pm

[@smw381st]

I am sure she loved that car because i had a 1972 Gremlin and i loved mine!

[@neckbone3943]

Little did Bob know that he would go on to play one of the best roles in movie history, himself, in Happy Gilmore.

[@RSF-DiscoveryTime]

First 4 contestants: Female, young, attractive. Who would have though such a thing could happen in Hollywood?

[@steventaylor2484]

Everybody wasn't fat like they are now.

[@N145PM]

What a stupid comment.

[@annschiraldi1751]

They all ate at home,,

[@MsJanetLouise]

They didn't make genetically modified foods and put chemicals in all our food either...

[@guavas66]

The 90's psychic commercials tho! Absolutely hilarious!

[@thorntonalex1]

Definitely. This was a retro retro film

[@holder2024]

LOL I got my dad that riverdance VHS tape.. we still have it.

[@douglasthompson9482]

What a different world today…. I remember this episode so well

[@1978TVP]

these two hostesses, true goddesses. gosh! the quintessence of u.s. female beauty of the 70s, cannot be imitated....

[@sandyme1973]

Regina is beautiful and I love her outfit

[@MaryBeth1965]

That HAIR! ☺

[@jbar_85]

So HP used to make tvs back then! Good to know! The 70s seemed fun! Prices were great too! 😂

[@524kirkd]

I’d forgotten that the original show was only 1/2 hour long. I’d also forgotten how basic the games and showcases were. Later on they were so extravagant!

[@supersaver87]

One of my favorite cars ever in 5 Price Tags. ^_^

[@EricaYE6]

Congratulations, Becky. 💜

[@jstanovic]

Love the hair!

[@deevee5577]

I was in high school. I had those pants and I had that same car 😂 my sister was also on. She got called down in the beginning but never made it on stage. We had a great laugh watching her bomb.

[@LittleJoeTheMoonlightCat]

I remember when Bob Started Going Grey, it was 1984 and I was 8 Years old.

[@dougl945]

I was 6 years old. Where did 50 years go?

[@brentross69]

Loved the Gremlin! We had a 73 gremlin that we put a 460 big block in it!!! It took some doing.. But Man that car could go....

[@Djm8520]

I had a 1972 Gremlin X which featured a 304 cu. in. V-8. It was painted plum with gold striping‼️

[@Brianscoronet]

How cool, beautiful color

[@Djm8520]

@@Brianscoronet 👍👍🫡

[@sanchoodell6789]

11:49 I do love that 'McGee' style car! Love cars from this era.

[@susanbobo5098]

The lady who won the car is around 65 years old now 😢 I was born 1969 so I was 4 years old…. I feel tears trying to form.. I automatically think of my mama she loved Price is right

[@jiggyfun807]

Diane is amazing!

[@wagonstation3709]

Wow, the guessing of the prices in the "true or false" was really hard-- the correct amount was only $15 different on (at least) one item. Luckily she made it and won a car!

[@hughjass1835]

$15, adjusted for inflation today is just over $100

[@alphab3ta]

she won some other stuff at the end of the show

[@fredWaxBeans11111]

It's fun to play along with vintage Price is Right episodes. Not only do you have to adjust for inflation, but also have to take into consideration the novelty of new, trendy technologies.........like Microwave ovens. CRAZY expensive in the early 1970s.

[@grahamconrad1418]

I lost the final showcase but I totally won that AMC Gremlin!!! (As a viewer, playing along) Who else plays along and keeps track of their winnings? I really should've been born a bit earlier because I win The Price Is Right quite often! 😃 Also, who else grew up with The Price Is Right every morning at 10 am and LOVED every minute of it? 😂 Good times.

[@der22672]

I wonder if Becky’s quicky engagement worked out? If she did go on and get married in 73, next year in 2023, she would be married for 50 years. 😊😊

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

😅👏👏👏

[@BartNoble]

I can't believe this show is only 30 minutes. It felt like 90 when I was a kid. The only time you got to watch this is if you were sick and stayed at home from school.

[@MrLangDog]

I hope the young lady who won the showcase had a happy marriage. She was really excited and grateful.

[@ChuckD79]

What a finish in the Showcase!

[@boataxe4605]

They gave away a decent small car. Yeah,some people think that the Gremlin was ugly, but it didn’t burn oil at 20K and rust on the showroom floor (Vega) or blow up (Pinto).

[@bd764]

Ahh memories. I was 8 when Price debuted. Loved Anitra Ford. Its shocking how well dressed the audience is.Men in suits.Women in dresses. Now a days everyone in in jeans and T shirts. And everyone jumps and screams and hops like they are on speed.

[@Catloudan]

Hope Becky had a long and happy marriage! her chomping the gum on tv drove me nuts tho lol.