Merv Griffin
ActingBorn: 1925-07-06Place of Birth: San Mateo, California, USA
Biography
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
The Daily Show
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Late Show with David Letterman
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Saturday Night Live
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CBS News Sunday Morning
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Merv Griffin Show
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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The Golden Girls
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Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
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