CBS looks to game-show host Drew Carey to help boost ratings

The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland, OH, USA - CBS is calling on old Brooklyn native Drew Carey for some prime-time help during the May sweeps period, when ratings determine how much stations can charge for advertising.

The network has ordered four more evening editions of Carey's daytime game show, "The Price is Right.'' The four "The Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular'' specials will air at 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays on WOIO Channel 19.

Prime-time "Price is Right'' specials have been ratings winners for CBS on Fridays.

Carey took over as the host of "The Price is Right'' in October, replacing Bob Barker.