The Price Is Right's Dark Side: Sexual Harassment Allegations

0:00Entertainment headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to entertainment and celebrity news today. A new Docky series is pulling back the curtain on a dark side of the price is right during Bob Barker's hosting years. Former models from Barker's beauties and a producer have come forward with stories of sexual harassment on set, including growing and constant staring by male crew members. These accounts paint a picture of a workplace where women felt unsafe and complaints when ignored. One producer recalled a man grabbing her in an elevator back in the mid-1970s and a stagehand known for rubbing up against models. When she reported it, producers did nothing, so she once defended herself by hitting him with golf clubs. Another model described his so-called ten-second rule to limit staring, but called it a total joke, with no real enforcement. Women on set felt powerless, especially since Barker was in charge and reportedly dismissed complaints by telling them to get over it or find new work. engines boiled over amid rumors of Barker's affair with a model while he was with his

1:02longtime partner, leading to fights and yelling that hurt the show's vibe. The series also revisits old lawsuits, like one former model's $8 million claim against Barker for harassment, which she later dropped. Barker sued another model for speaking out about her firing over weight gain, but he withdrew that case and she countersued successfully for wrongful. Termination Pre-Mantle, the production company, has not commented and the show is now in its 54th season. The two-part docu-series airs on E this week, shedding light on these long-buried issues. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, See the episode description. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening and bed. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com Made in AI