Wilson Chapman editorAfter a six month search, “Wheel of Fortune” has found a new executive producer in Bellamie Blackstone, who takes the helm of the show as it heads into its 40th anniversary season.Blackstone’s appointment also closes the book on the Mike Richards era of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.”A former executive producer of “The Price is Right,” Richards joined both Sony Pictures Entertainment game shows as executive producer in 2020.
Last year, he was given the additional job as host of “Jeopardy.” But he parted ways entirely with Sony in August 2021 — only one week into the hosting gig — after reports surfaced about old podcasts in which he made sophomoric and disparaging remarks about Jews and women.
Richards was replaced in the short term on “Jeopardy” by alternating hosts Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings. Blackstone comes to “Wheel” with broad experience in unscripted TV.
Recent shows she executive produced include “History of Swear Words,” hosted by Nicolas Cage, for Netflix; “Kids Say the Darndest Things,” hosted by Tiffany Haddish for ABC and CBS; and “I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman” for Hulu.
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