The Reg Grundy Organisation (later the Grundy Organisation or just Grundys, then Grundy Television) was an Australian television production company founded in 1959 by Reg Grundy (born Reg Grundle). It has since branched out into Europe and the USA. The company first produced game shows, before branching into soap operas in 1973. In 1995, Reg Grundy sold the company to Pearson PLC, which has since become known as FremantleMedia and is part of the RTL Group (in turn 90% owned by Bertelsmann). Recently, FremantleMedia has merged Grundy Television and Crackerjack Productions to form FremantleMedia Australia.