Norman Baker, a 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 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 turned down offers to appear in projects about her. He did not want to be involved in something that would disparage her.

His comments push back against recent portrayals. Baker noted he distanced himself from those productions. He wanted no part in shows that made her look bad. He has held that position.