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Article from: Broadcasting & Cable Article date: August 27, 2007 Author: Topcik, Joel

Edited by Joel Topcik

'Price' Won't Cost Carey His 'Power' Play

Joel Topcik

Drew Carey 's Price Is Right schedule wouldn't keep him from hosting CBS game show Power of 10 if it gets picked up for a second run, according to Power creator, Michael Davies .

Since both shows stockpile multiple episodes, he says, Carey should be able to pull double-duty.

CBS currently doesn't have room for Power on its fall schedule, but sources at the network say it would be a nice utility player ...

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