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Posted: Tue., Mar. 24, 2009, 4:29pm PT

Barker to appear on 'Price Is Right'

Former host will promote new autobiography

Bob Barker

Barker

Bob Barker is coming back down to "The Price Is Right."

Not to host but promote his new autobiography, "Priceless Memories."

Barker, who hosted 6,500 episodes of the venerable gameshow before retiring and handing the skinny mic to current emcee Drew Carey, will take part in Wednesday's taping at the CBS lot on the stage named after him. He'll take part in both Showcase Showdowns and give away the book to all 300 members of the studio audience, as well as it having be part of the prize giveaways.

"Memories" looks back at Barker's life in television as well as his dedication to animals. Episode airs April 16.

Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

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