Norman Baker, the former producer of "The Wendy Williams Show," insists daytime television has not regained the host's irreverence. In a new interview, Baker stood up for Williams' legacy. He said he would not appear in documentaries about her because he had no desire to trash her.

Baker said daytime television has not escaped Williams' absence. He said he declined invitations to appear in projects about her. He did not want to take part in anything that would disparage her.

His comments push back against recent portrayals. Baker said he walked away from those productions. He wanted no part in shows that treated her harshly. He has held that position.