Janice Pennington, a long-time model on “The Price Is Right,” was involved in an accident on the show in 1988 where she was knocked off the stage by a camera and was seriously injured. She eventually returned to the show but was let go in 2000 as part of a controversial dismissal of several models.
Janice Pennington was one of the original “Barker’s Beauties,” the nickname given to the models on the popular game show “The Price Is Right,” which was hosted by Bob Barker. She began her tenure on the show in 1972 and became a familiar face to viewers over the years. However, in 1988, during a taping of the show, Pennington was accidentally hit by a camera that was swinging across the stage. The impact caused her to fall off the stage and into the audience area, resulting in a broken collarbone and other injuries.
The accident led to several surgeries and a period of recovery for Pennington, during which she was absent from the show. Despite the severity of her injuries, she made a comeback and continued to appear on “The Price Is Right” until 2000. Her departure from the show, along with that of fellow model Dian Parkinson and later Holly Hallstrom, was controversial and led to a series of lawsuits alleging wrongful termination and other charges against the producers and Bob Barker. The legal battles brought to light various issues behind the scenes of the show, including claims of sexual harassment and discrimination.
Pennington’s time on “The Price Is Right” is remembered fondly by fans of the show, and she is considered a part of television history for her nearly three decades as a showcase model. After leaving the show, she kept a relatively low profile, focusing on her personal life and occasionally appearing in the media to discuss her time on the program and the circumstances surrounding her exit.
