i can't believe bob barker is retiring from 'the price is right'! i mean, i can't believe he's still on the show until june.

my favorite quotes from the official news release on the cbs site:

"I will be 83 years old on December 12," he said, "and I've decided to retire while I'm still young."


He said he'd take on a movie role if the right one came along, but filmmakers, take note: "I refuse to do nude scenes. These Hollywood producers want to capitalize on my obvious sexuality, but I don't want to be just another beautiful body."

But when it comes to saying his final TV goodbye, Barker said he'll do it the same way he does each day on "Price": "Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered."