The Price Is Right’s Biggest Mistakes and Wildest Moments Over the Years: Injuries, Puzzle Scandals and More

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The Price Is Right has been a morning TV staple for decades — and the iconic game show has had its fair share of hijinks (and scandals) over the years.Former longtime host Bob Barker made a rookie mistake during a 1984 episode accidentally telling a contestant named Albert the correct answer before the game was even finished.

While playing Pick-A-Pair, Albert was tasked with figuring out which products cost the same price as a can of chili, which ran for $1.59 at the time.

On his first attempt, he incorrectly guessed.“Do you know which one of them is $1.59? The raisins,” Barker — who began hosting the game show in 1972 — said, not realizing his blunder. “The raisins are $1.59.

Do you know how I know they’re $1.59?”After realizing his mistake, Barker stopped himself and laughed, noting that Albert should have a “pretty good chance of winning” now, which made the audience chuckle.“Don’t stand there and laugh at me,” he quipped. “I’m making a fool of myself, Albert.