Overview
Merv Griffin
Known For
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music...
I Am Richard Pryor
The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer...
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his...
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
Explore the country legend's hard-fought road to stardom. From her...
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words
A personal and captivating account of the extraordinary life and...
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining...
Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers...
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.