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Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television show host and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer, later appearing in film and on Broadway. From 1962 to 1986, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show.
Aug 12, 2007 · CBC News reports the death of Merv Griffin, a media tycoon who hosted his own talk show and created Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. He was a friend of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan and a real estate mogul who owned a Caribbean island and the Beverley Hilton.
The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show starring Merv Griffin. The series ran on NBC from 1962 to 1963; in first-run syndication from 1965 to 1969 and again from 1972 to 1986; and on CBS from 1969 to 1972.
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Merv Griffin was a singer and band leader, movie actor, television personality and media mogul who in his time hosting The Merv Griffin Show (1962) was second in fame and influence as a talk show host only to Johnny Carson.
- July 6, 1925
- August 12, 2007
41.2K subscribers ‧ 76 videos. Acknowledged as one of the premier talk shows in the history of television, The Merv Griffin Show ran daily for some 25 years — from October 1962 to September 1986.
Learn about the life and career of Merv Griffin, the host of one of television's most successful and long-running variety/talk shows. From his musical beginnings to his interviewing skills, from his guests and controversies to his legacy, this web page covers it all.
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Learn how Merv Griffin became a successful game show host and producer, thanks to a serendipitous encounter with Jack Paar. Discover his creations, such as Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and his love for talk shows.
