Merv Griffin

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 the game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune through his own production companies, Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment.

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THE GOLDEN GIRLS · S7, E17

Questions and Answers

Dorothy is all excited when she learns the 'Jeopardy' is having tryouts in Miami. This leads her to begin cramming for the audition test and later proves to be an annoyance to everyone at the audition.
SANFORD & SON · S5, E1

Earthquake II

Fred buckles under the pressure upon hearing that his house sits on a seismic fault. Cameos: Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Joe Louis, Merv Griffin.
THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW · S3, E8

Andy Griffith, Merv Griffin

Tonight's guest: Andy Griffith! Andy leaves his familiar role as Sheriff Taylor far behind in a sketch called "Mr. Law & Order." And on "Carol & Sis", Roger leaves Carol a football widow.