Allegations from former models on The Price Is Right have resurfaced following the release of new docuseries, with women including Kathleen Bradley and Dian Parkinson detailing Harassment and toxic workplaces. Bob Barker era.
According to People Magazine and USA Today, here are 5 things you need to know:
1. Model describes harassment culture
Bradley said that while the scene felt welcoming at first, she soon noticed the men were “talking, looking, and staring at the girls,” People reported, adding that it was “more common than I thought.” Former producer Barbara Hunter also alleged inappropriate behavior, recalling an incident in which a man “just put his hands on my breasts.”
2. Complaints allegedly unresolved
Bradley claimed that “no action was taken” when she reported inappropriate behavior by stagehands, calling the behavior “truly sexual harassment,” People reported. She added that she had to “take matters into her own hands.”
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3. The “10-second rule” raises questions
After receiving complaints, producers introduced the so-called “10-second rule” aimed at limiting how long people can stare, People and USA Today reported model. However, former model Holly Hallstrom said “no one was overseeing” the move, calling the measure “a joke” and “appeasement.”
4. Alleged affair with Diane Parkinson
The docuseries also revisits the past relationship between Parkinson and Buck. Hallstrom said the alleged incident created tension on the set, leading to “fights” and chaos. According to USA Today, Parkinson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Buck in 1994, which was later withdrawn.
5. There has been a long history of controversy surrounding the show
The latest accusation adds to a pattern of accusations tied to the show. USA Today reports that multiple models have previously raised issues ranging from harassment to workplace discrimination, and Buck, through his representatives, has denied wrongdoing.
