Norman Baker, the former producer of "The Wendy Williams Show," believes daytime television has not regained the host's irreverence. In a new interview, Baker stood up for Williams' legacy. He said he refused to participate in documentaries about her because he did not want to be involved in trashing her.

Baker said daytime television still feels 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 offer a counterpoint to recent portrayals. Baker said he walked away from those productions. He refused any involvement in shows that treated her harshly. He has not changed his stance.