Dian Parkinson
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| Dian Parkinson | |
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| Birthdate: | November 30, 1944 (age 62) |
| Birth location: |   Jacksonville, North Carolina |
| Birth name: | Dianna Lynn Batts |
| Eye color: | Blue |
| Hair color: | Blonde |
| Alias(es): | Dian Parkinson |
Dian Parkinson (born Dianna Lynn Batts on November 30, 1944 in Jacksonville, North Carolina) is a former model on The Price Is Right.
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[edit] Career history
In 1965, while living in Falls Church, Virginia, she won the Miss District of Columbia USA title and competed as Diana Batts in the Miss USA 1965 pageant, where she placed fourth runner-up.[1] She went on to represent the United States in the international Miss World contest, and was first runner-up to Lesley Langley of the United Kingdom.
From 1975 to 1993 Parkinson was a Barker's Beauty model on the game show The Price Is Right, frequently appearing in the "Price Is Right Department Store" Showcase as the elevator operator. Her tenure on the show (18 years) was among the longest of any of the models. Holly Hallstrom also was a model for 18 years (from 1977 to 1995). Janice Pennington, however, holds the record at 28 years (1972 to 2000).
[edit] Departure from The Price Is Right
Dian left the show in 1993, "Going on to bigger and better things", as Bob Barker announced during her final appearance. At the time, there were rumors, particularly in the tabloids, that Dian had left the show because of a falling out with model Janice Pennington.
Although it was reported that they did not get along with each other (production staff seldom paired them together by the early 1990s), this was not the primary reason she left the show. The following year, she sued the host and executive producer Bob Barker for sexual harassment over sexual occurrences with him in the late 1980s, but dropped her suit in 1995. The two were involved in a three-year affair.
[edit] Other
She was the cover girl of Playboy in December 1991 and May 1993.
[edit] References
- ^ "Miss D.C. Captures A Miss U.S.A. Title With Tresses Intact", 1965-08-23, p. B9. Retrieved on February 25, 2007.
[edit] External links
- tpirmodels.com: The Price Is Right model galleries
- Dian Parkinson swimsuit site
- Court TV article with information on Dian Parkison's suit
| Preceded by Bobbie Johnson |
Miss District of Columbia USA 1965 |
Succeeded by Sue Counts |
| Preceded by None |
The Price Is Right Barker's Beauty 1975-1993 |
Succeeded by Gena Lee Nolin |
| Rotating Barker's Beauties of The Price Is Right, 2002-present Current: Brandi Sherwood • Shane Stirling • Rachel Reynolds • Gabrielle Tuite • Lanisha Cole • Gwendolyn Osbourne • Phire Dawson
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