The set is decorated for the season premiere.
Rod introduces Bob as "the star of The Price Is Right, the man who's been entertaining us on television for 45 years, Bob Barker!"
On this episode, Claudia and Heather are officially announced as permanent Barker's Beauties.
Lucy Johnson and Syd Vinnedge speak on this show; Lucy announces that the outdoor contestant waiting area will be renamed "The Bob Barker Promenade."
This episode debuts the 3rd-generation, vertical Showcase podiums. The word "SHOWcase" is written on them in a different font, and the interior of the gold rim surrounding the word is now purple or orange (depending upon the podium).