Richard and his wife, Lauren King, have supported, nurtured, and successfully evolved various artists and productions in television and film through their production house, King World Productions. Their contributions have enabled the evolution of traditional Vedic Arts through dance, acting. Richard King was born in New Jersey and moved to California where he lived for many years with his family. Over his career, he has served as the head of a radio station, started a chain of all-night boutiques, and worked as a property developer in Southern Florida. King World Productions, started in 1964 by King’s father, Charles King, was built by Richard King and his siblings into the television industry’s dominant distributor of game and talk shows including Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Richard King was on the Board of Directors of The Caron Foundation, and was deeply committed to philanthropic and charitable activities worldwide. He passed away on December 7, 2020.

Lauren King is a highly respected and accomplished member of the commercial, residential, and hospitality design community since 1977. A painting major from Carnegie-Mellon University, King applies these fine art principles and aesthetics into her 3D interior design works. Her designs have been featured in numerous prestigious publications, such as Architectural Digest, Los Angeles Confidential, and House & Garden. Lauren King is very involved in her community, with a strong interest in architectural preservation. She has served on the board of the Los Angeles Conservancy, Bel Air Garden Club, as well as the executive board of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Lauren King also serves as a Board Member of The Colleagues serving The Children’s Institute.