In July of 1997 I decided to go to the Price is Right at CBS, which is in Hollywood California. I had no idea that my friend and I would have to wait in line for eight hours, but it was worth the experience, and the tickets were free.

When we went through the line, we had to go through a metal detector, and we also had a short interview with a man named Roger. We also had to fill out paper work, agreeing that we wouldn't sell any of our prizes. We also had to do other paper work, like our social security information. We also could not be friends, family, or employed by The Price is Right, etc., After doing all that, and waiting for eight hours, my friend had an attitude, but I was excited still.

The building we were in looked like a train station, but without a train or the tracks. There were sandwiches that we could purchase for around $3.00, since we had to wait for so long. (I'm sure the sandwiches would cost more now). There was also a suvenier shop where you could purchase T-shirts, coffee mugs, etc., with Bob Barker's picture on them. I was wearing a shirt that said, "I was spayed to meet Bob Barker". I had that shirt made before I left Klamath Falls, which is where I'm from. I don't know how I created my own fan club, (maybe it was my shirt), but when it was my turn for the interview, a whole bunch of people was cheering for me.

We finally got to go into the studio, and I found out that the studio only seated 320 people. I though that my odds were pretty good. I was so excited just to be there, that every time a name was called, I jumped up, so they zoomed the cameras in on me. I was told that they like enthusiastic people, so they might of regretted not picking me.

During a commercial, a lady asked Bob Barker for a kiss; He said, "Oh no, I learned my lesson". This was right after the scandel about him having an affair with one of the "Barker's Beauties". Bob Barker had the whole audience laughing, because they knew what he meant.

As I said earlier, my name was never called, but I had a good time anyway. I always get to reflect on this memory, because my mother recorded the taping of this show. I plan to go back some day.

Sherry Grimes 04/18/09

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