Acting
Merv Griffin
Also Known As: Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.
Birth Date
July 6, 1925
Death Date
August 12, 2007
(passed away at 82)
Place of Birth
San Mateo, California, USA
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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.
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The Daily Show
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1996 • 2 episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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1962 • 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman
Self (voice) (uncredited)
1993 • 1 episode
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975 • 1 episode
The Golden Girls
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1985 • 1 episode
CBS News Sunday Morning
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1979 • 1 episode
Newhart
1982 • 1 episode
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003 • 2 episodes
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 • 1 episode
The Merv Griffin Show
Self - Host
1962 • 1068 episodes
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self - Guest Host
1957 • 5 episodes
Hercules
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1998 • 2 episodes
The Carol Burnett Show
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1967 • 1 episode
Sanford and Son
1972 • 1 episode
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
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1976 • 1 episode
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest
2006 • 1 episode
The Tony Danza Show
Self
2004 • 1 episode
Dinah!
Self
1974 • 1 episode
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971 • 2 episodes
Hope and Gloria
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1995 • 1 episode