Drew Carey first began hosting The Price Is Right on October 15, 2007, when his first episodes as host started airing on CBS.

Quick Scoop: Drew Carey’s Hosting Start

  • Bob Barker’s final original episode aired in June 2007, ending his 35-year run as host.
  • After a brief search and announcement that summer, Drew Carey was chosen as the new host.
  • Carey’s first taped episode as host was recorded in August 2007.
  • His debut as the on-air host of The Price Is Right premiered on October 15, 2007 — the date most fans cite as when he “started hosting.”

So if you’re answering the question “when did Drew Carey start hosting The Price Is Right ,” the standard answer is: October 15, 2007.

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