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Mike Richards | |
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| Born | Michael G. Richards July 5, 1975 |
| Occupation | Television personality, producer |
Michael G. Richards (born July 5, 1975 in Burbank, California), also known as Mike Richards, is an American television personality and producer. Richards is best known as the second host of Beauty and the Geek, and has produced numerous game shows including Weakest Link. Richards was until the end of the 2018-19 season the executive producer of The Price Is Right and Let's Make a Deal.[1] and was a candidate to host Price before Drew Carey was chosen.[2] Richards hosted GSN's 2012 revival of The Pyramid[3] and the network's 2016–17 version of Divided.[4] Beginning in 2020, Richards will take over as executive producer of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! from the retiring Harry Friedman.[5]
References
- ^ Cristina Kinon (2009-08-04). "Inner Tube: Wayne Brady will host new version of 'Let's Make a Deal' on CBS this fall". Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Stuart Levine (2008-08-03). "'Price' names executive producer: Mike Richards to join 'Right' team". Variety. Retrieved 2008-08-09.
- ^ "GSN Announces Premiere of The Pyramid on Monday, September 3" (Press release). GSN Corporate. 12 July 2012. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
- ^ "GSN Debuts New Original Game Show Series Divided with Season 4 Premiere of Idiotest on Thursday, January 19" (Press release). GSN Corporate. December 12, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 29, 2019). "Mike Richards To Executive Produce 'Jeopardy!' & 'Wheel Of Fortune' When Harry Friedman Exits Next Year". Deadline. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
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| Preceded by Syd Vinnedge |
Executive Producer of The Price Is Right 2008–19 (with Syd Vinnedge, 2008–2009) (with Tracy Verna, 2010–2019) |
Succeeded by Evelyn Warfel |
| Preceded by Donny Osmond |
Host of The Pyramid 2012 |
Succeeded by Michael Strahan |
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