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   How much was Merv Griffin worth when he died?

   • Merv Griffin was best known as the host of his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, as well as the creator of internationally-known game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. He was also a real estate tycoon. It has been commonly reported that Merv Griffin was worth $1 billion at the time of his death in 2007.

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   How many Emmys did Merv Griffin win?

   • From 1965 to 1986, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, produced by Westinghouse Broadcasting (also known as Group W). During its 21 years on air, the show won 11 Emmy Awards. In addition to his success as a show host, Griffin also found success as the creator and producer of game shows.

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   How much did Merv Griffin get paid?

   • Merv sold his company "Merv Griffin Enterprises" to Coca-Cola in 1986 for $250 million. That's the same as $700 million in today's dollars. The sale included both Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, but Merv retained ownership of "Think." Just like a pop song, Merv got paid every time the song was used commercially.

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   Is Merv Griffin still married?

   • By the time he retired, Merv Griffin was considered one of the top talk show hosts of all time. Although he did not keep the fact of his wealth secret, Merv Griffin shared few details about his personal and business life. He married Juliann Wright in 1958, and they divorced in 1973. They had one child, Tony Griffin, born in 1959.

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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.

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   May 29, 2024 · Merv Griffin was a TV host, producer, and real estate tycoon who had a net worth of $500 million at his death in 2007. He created Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, sold them to Coca-Cola for $250 million, and owned hotels and resorts around the world.

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   Nov 13, 2023 · Merv Griffin was a TV show host and media mogul who created "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune". He died in 2007 with a net worth of over $1 billion, after a long and successful career in singing, hosting and business.

   • Date Of Birth: July 6, 1925
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   Sep 28, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Merv Griffin, the TV host and entrepreneur who created Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. Find out his net worth, achievements, and famous quote.

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Merv Griffin created Jeopardy and wrote the show's iconic theme "Think" in 30 seconds. He sold his company for $250 million in 1986 and earned $70-80 million in royalties from "Think" alone.

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   Jun 12, 2014 · Merv Griffin was a singer, actor, talk show host and game show producer who created Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and other hits. He built a $1.2 billion empire with his wife's idea and sold it to Columbia Pictures in 1986.

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   Dec 14, 1987 · According to Forbes magazine’s annual roster of America’s richest 400 individuals, Mervyn Edward Griffin is worth about $300 million--give or take a few million. His net worth is up $65 ...