![]() ![]() Facing a backlash, Richards told staff Aug. ![]() 11, Richards’ past alleged conduct and comments resurfaced and were scrutinized in the media. ![]() More than a decade after taking over those series, Richards made headlines in August after leading Sony’s search for a replacement for beloved host Alex Trebek on Jeopardy! After, effectively, picking himself as the host when Sony unveiled its decision Aug. With an assist from legendary producer-host Dick Clark (Richards has called Clark his “mentor”) along with host-producer JD Roth - who worked with Richards on Beauty and the Geek - the exec moved from a failed Price Is Right hosting audition in 2007 to a senior leadership role at the series and fellow Fremantle-produced Let’s Make a Deal a year later. John Amos and a Family at War With Itself When it came time to get a producer-showrunner, he went right to the top of the list.” Syd Vinnedge, who was involved with the search for Barker’s replacement on Price and whose company distributed the show, remembers: “While he wasn’t going to replace Bob, he was somebody I filed away. Richards, who worked at Dick Clark Productions as exec vp development and current series, had thrown his hat in the ring and auditioned to replace Barker. The iconic game show produced by Fremantle was a year removed from a major transition as longtime host Bob Barker wrapped up a 35-year run in June 2007, with the studio passing the torch to comedian Drew Carey. Mike Richards came highly recommended to CBS’ The Price Is Right. ![]()
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