Merv Griffin
Merv Griffin | |
|---|---|
Griffin, c. 1995 | |
| Born | Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. July 6, 1925 San Mateo, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 12, 2007 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park |
| Occupation(s) | Television show host, media mogul |
| Years active | 1944–2007 |
| Spouse |
Julann Wright
(m. 1958; div. 1976) |
| Children | 1 |
Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) 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.