The division was started in 1964 by Charles King (1912–1972). History King World logo dubbed the “Stars and Stripes”, was used from 1984 to 1998. Following the death of Roger King, the company continues to exist on paper as an intellectual property holder and under the moniker of KWP Studios to hold the copyright for television shows like Rachael Ray, which premiered nationally on September 18, 2006.

(also known as King World Entertainment, King World Enterprises, or simply King World) was a production company and syndicator of television programming in the United States independently established in 1964 until acquired by CBS in 1999, with its eventual 2007 incorporation into CBS Television Distribution (now CBS Media Ventures). ViacomCBS/Paramount Global (2019–present)

Merged with CBS Paramount Domestic Television Beginning this season, Thornton will now be featured at a new podium on stage as he introduces Sajak and White.In-name only unit of CBS Media Ventures. (The duo also hosted the daytime network version for some of its run, and host ABC’s “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.”)Īnother change set to take place this season is the on-camera appearance of “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton, who has been with the show for 10 years and who will now be seen more frequently. 13 the duo have been with the nighttime show since it began in 1983. “Wheel” returns for its 39th season in first-run syndication on Sept. And as part of the new deal, Sajak will also serve as consulting producer on “Wheel” in addition to his hosting duties.Īs part of their contract renewals, Sajak and White are set to continue with the show through at least the 2023-2024 TV season. A week after “Wheel of Fortune” lost its executive producer, as Mike Richards stepped down in a firestorm of controversy, the show has sealed a new deal to keep long-running hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White in place.

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