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Merv Griffin

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American talk show host, singer, and game show producer (1925-2007)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1925 to 2007 · aged 82
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Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. 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. Griffin also created several game shows, including Jeopardy!

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Griffin (right) and sidekick Arthur Treacher in 1969Griffin (right) and sidekick Arthur Treacher in 1969Griffin interviewing President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1983Griffin interviewing President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in 1983Merv Griffin Way with the Beverly Hilton in the backgroundMerv Griffin Way with the Beverly Hilton in the backgroundGriffin's grave, located at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaGriffin's grave, located at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood, Los Angeles, California

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Daytime Emmy Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. 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. Griffin also created several game shows, including Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, through his production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2007 · aged 82
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22 languages

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