
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.

The Daily Show
TV • 1996

Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962

Late Show with David Letterman
TV • 1993

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992

The Merv Griffin Show
TV • 1962

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV • 2003

CBS News Sunday Morning
TV • 1979

Hercules
TV • 1998

Dinah!
TV • 1974

Newhart
TV • 1982

The Golden Girls
TV • 1985

The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
TV • 1976

Sanford and Son
TV • 1972

The Megan Mullally Show
TV • 2006

Hope and Gloria
TV • 1995

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
TV • 1971