Don't Go, Bob!

The AP reports that our dear old friend Bob Barker is retiring from the Price is Right after 50 years in television. Bob is turning 83 this year and says: "I've decided to retire while I'm still young."

He spent 35 of his 50 years in television on the Price is Right. During his retirement, Barker plans on working on animal rights causes.

Just because seeing Bob retire makes me a little sentimental and I'm still sad about the Witherppe breakup, I offer you these sweet words from Bob:

"From the bottom of my heart, I thank the television viewers, because they have made it possible for me to earn a living for 50 years doing something that I thoroughly enjoy. They have invited me into their homes daily for a half a century."