Mike Richards will take over the two Sony-produced game shows when Harry Friedman steps down after the 2019-20 season.
have a succession plan in place for when long-time executive producer Harry Friedman steps down in 2020.
Sony Pictures TV, which produces both syndicated game shows, has named Mike Richards as the new exec producer for the two series. He'll assume the role when the 72-year-old FriedmanLet's Make a Deal , having executive produced both from 2009-18. He recently signed a multi-year overall deal with Sony that takes effect in September.
"We are fortunate to have Mike, one of the top game show producers in the business, join the talented teams at," said Sony Pictures TV chairman Mike Hopkins. "Mike’s experience working with long-running franchises likemake him the ideal successor for our iconic shows. We also look forward to Mike growing our already strong game show business and to developing and producing shows for network, cable, and streaming platforms.
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