By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/mike-richards-is-out-as-jeopardy-executive-producer Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mike Richards is out as ‘Jeopardy!’ executive producer Arts Aug 31, 2021 12:44 PM EDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments. Richards is also no longer executive producer of “Wheel of Fortune,” according to a memo to staff that was confirmed by Sony, which produces both of the shows. “We had hoped that when Mike stepped down from the host position at Jeopardy! it would have minimized the disruption and internal difficulties we have all experienced these last few weeks. That clearly has not happened,” Suzanne Prete, an executive with the game shows, said in the memo. WATCH: Remembering ‘Jeopardy!’ legend Alex Trebek We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments. Richards is also no longer executive producer of “Wheel of Fortune,” according to a memo to staff that was confirmed by Sony, which produces both of the shows. “We had hoped that when Mike stepped down from the host position at Jeopardy! it would have minimized the disruption and internal difficulties we have all experienced these last few weeks. That clearly has not happened,” Suzanne Prete, an executive with the game shows, said in the memo. WATCH: Remembering ‘Jeopardy!’ legend Alex Trebek We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now