Roger Dobkowitz

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Roger Dobkowitz
Roger Dobkowitz 2007.jpg
Roger Dobkowitz in 2007.
Born (1945-07-30) July 30, 1945 (age 76)
San Francisco, California, USA

Roger Kurt Dobkowitz (born July 30, 1945 in San Francisco, California) is an American television producer best known for his 36-year tenure on the CBS game show The Price Is Right. In addition to The Price Is Right, Dobkowitz also worked on other game shows, such as Family Feud, Double Dare, Now You See It, and Match Game. Dobkowitz graduated from San Francisco State University in 1972 after completing a thesis, An Historical Study of Prime-Time Network Audience Participation Shows 1948-1968.

The Price Is Right[]

Dobkowitz started as a member of the production staff with The Price Is Right when the show debuted in 1972, and became a producer in 1984. He created eighteen of the show's pricing games (one of which, Gas Money, debuted on the first new episode after his departure). He won five Emmy Awards for his work on the show.[1]

Dobkowitz left Price in July 2008, following production on the show's 36th season. While Variety reported that it was unclear whether his termination was voluntary,[2] Drew Carey stated in an interview with Esquire that Dobkowitz was fired by new executive producer Mike Richards.[3] Dobkowitz confirmed this, later admitting he had objected to Richards's hiring; it was one of numerous controversial personnel decisions Richards made shortly after arriving, including the firing of announcer Rich Fields.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Itelson, Matt (Spring 2006). "This Just In: BECA Turns 60". SFSU Magazine. 6 (1). Retrieved November 17, 2009.
  2. ^ Levine, Stuart (July 7, 2008). "Price Is Right producer exits: Dobkowitz departs show after 36 seasons". Variety. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  3. ^ Jones, Chris (July 12, 2010). "TV's Crowning Moment of Awesome". Esquire. p. 3. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  4. ^ Lesley Goldberg (August 31, 2021). "Before 'Jeopardy,' Mike Richards Left Tumultuous Legacy at 'Price Is Right'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 2, 2021.

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