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The first thing Bob Barker gave away on The Price is Right was a Muskrat Fur Coat. It cost $595

Oct 11, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: The first thing Bob Barker gave away on The Price is Right was a Muskrat Fur Coat. It cost $595

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