Beloved game show host Bob Barker has starred on ‘Truth or Consequences,’ ‘The Price is Right’ and more – see his life in photos
Barker was also an impassioned animal rights advocate, launching his
DJ&T Foundation – named after his mother and Gideon – in 1995 in support of animal-neutering programs.J C Olivera/PictureGroup/ShutterstockDuring World War II, Barker enlisted in the United States Navy Reserve to train as a fighter pilot, but did not serve on active duty.The game show host married his high school sweetheart, Gideon, in January 1945 while on military leave. The two had met at a concert and began dating shortly after.
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