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Mervyn Edward “Merv” Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, musician, actor, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. From 1965 to 1986 Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show on Group W (Westinghouse) Broadcasting. Griffin created the game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, and Merv Griffin’s Crosswords with his own “Merv Griffin Enterprises” television production company. During his life Griffin was considered an entertainment business magnate.

• Born: Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr. July 6, 1925 San Mateo, California, United States
• Died: August 12, 2007 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, United States
• Cause of death: Prostate cancer
• Resting place: Westwood Village Memorial Park, United States 34°03′30″N 118°26′28″W / 34.0583468°N 118.4411348°W / 34.0583468; -118.4411348
• Occupation: Actor, talk show host, entertainer, business magnate
• Years active: 1944–2007
• Spouse: Julann Wright (1958–1976; divorced)
• Children: Tony Griffin (b. 1959)

Read more about Merv Griffin at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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