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Merv Griffin

Jul 06, 1925 - Aug 12, 2007 (82 years old) in San Mateo, California, USA

Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, singer, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. During the 1960s, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, and created the game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. He is considered an entertainment business magnate.

Known For

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The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest
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The Golden Girls
Merv Griffin
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Newhart
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Dinah!
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Sanford and Son
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Hercules
Merv Griffin (voice)
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Georges Brevert
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Two-Minute Warning
Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
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Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Self (archive footage)
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Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
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