PASADENA, California: Say what you want about the Kardashians, they know how to take care of the family business.

Despite a tumultuous year, Khloe Kardashian is launching a new talk show that premieres Wednesday on the FYI network and is getting ready to film a new season of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” The new series hints at what life may be like when the reality show that made the family household names ends.

Kardashian, 31, also produces a makeover show for E!, “Revenge Bodies,” and was seeking other opportunities when she met with veteran reality show producer Craig Piligian. He came with three ideas, one of which became “Kocktails with Khloe.” She’s always prided herself on throwing fun dinner parties, and the series attempts to replicate them. She’ll break bread with three or four guests each week, usually known names from the entertainment world, for conversation and some party games. Producers are building a small-scale version of her home, equipped with unobtrusive cameras.

“Doing the talk show wasn’t something I was seeking to do,” she said. “But when they came along, it was such a perfect fit, it would be silly not to take this opportunity.” (Her mother, Kris Jenner, had a failed talk show.)

The idea was not to make it like a traditional talk show with a band, couch and interviews, Piligian said. “It’s new and it’s fresh,” he said. “It’s going to be really Khloe and I think it’s going to shock some people.”

It’s clear who the main draw is; no one involved will identify any guests in advance. The episodes will be taped a day or two ahead of airtime.

The party games are designed to loosen up guests who might stiffen in the presence of the cameras. Expect things like “20 Questions,” “Truth or Dare” and “Love, Marry or Kill”.